Assistant Director For Examination Services – Apply Now!

Permanent
  • Permanent
  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • R582 444 ZAR / Year
  • Salary: R582 444

Department of Higher Education & Training

📍 Company: Department of Higher Education & Training – Tshwane North TVET College
🏢 Location: Central Office, 839 Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0001
📝 Reference Number: TNC/CO/25–11/2
💼 Nature of Appointment: Permanent
💰 Salary: R582 444 per annum (Level 10) + benefits
📅 Closing Date: 12 December 2025

🔶 Position Overview

Tshwane North TVET College is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Assistant Director: Examination Services to lead the full spectrum of assessment and examination processes across all campuses. This permanent role requires a dynamic professional with strong leadership abilities, deep TVET sector knowledge, and the ability to implement policy-driven assessment and moderation systems.

As part of the Academic Services leadership team, you will ensure the highest levels of integrity, accuracy, compliance, and readiness in all examination and assessment functions.

📌 Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / NQF Level 4 Certificate

  • Recognised National Diploma/Degree in Education (NQF Level 6) or equivalent

  • Honours Degree (advantage)

  • Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in assessments, external examinations, and Teaching & Learning within the TVET sector

  • Experience as national examiner and/or moderator (advantage)

  • Valid SACE Certificate

  • Strong computer literacy (MS Office 365 + e-learning examination platforms)

  • Knowledge of TVETMIS and ITS systems

  • Understanding of national and provincial assessment policies

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Ability to travel and work under pressure

🛠️ Key Duties & Responsibilities

🔹 Examination & Assessment Management

  • Oversee all examination and assessment activities across all TNC campuses

  • Standardise ICASS assessments and ensure consistency across programmes

  • Coordinate subject committees and collaboration groups for quality assessment task development and moderation

  • Manage internal marking centres and ensure effective internal marking processes

  • Support implementation of ISAT across campuses

🔹 Data & Results Management

  • Ensure submission of term marks to MIS on time

  • Verify terms marks and final results before release

  • Assist with resolving pending results and ensure accuracy

🔹 Policy, Compliance & Readiness

  • Monitor campus readiness for examinations

  • Ensure full compliance with DHET policies and exam guidelines

  • Develop, update, and implement exam-related college policies

  • Conduct campus assessments, audits, and quality checks

🔹 Stakeholder Engagement

  • Liaise between the College and DHET regarding all assessment matters

  • Support graduation committee operations

  • Coordinate marker and moderator applications with DHET

🔹 Reporting & Administration

  • Compile academic reports for management and the Academic Board

  • Monitor distribution points and support exam officers

  • Ensure proper scheduling, resource allocation, and invigilation training

🎓 Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership & team coordination

  • Excellent verbal & written communication

  • Policy interpretation and implementation

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong administrative and project management abilities

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

📌 CV Tips for This Role

To increase your chance of selection, ensure your CV includes:

✅ Demonstrated experience in TVET assessments & examinations

Highlight specific exam cycles you’ve managed, including ICASS, ISAT, internal marking centres, or results verification.

✅ Experience with exam policies and DHET guidelines

Show that you understand the regulatory environment.

✅ System experience (TVETMIS, ITS, MS Office 365)

Clearly list all systems and platforms you have used and describe tasks completed using them.

✅ Supervisory achievements

Mention team leadership, coordination of markers/moderators, or campus oversight roles.

✅ Quantify results where possible

Example: “Processed and verified results for 12,000+ students across 6 campuses.”

✅ Include your SACE number

This is essential—place it under your professional certifications.

📢 Employment Equity Statement

Tshwane North TVET College is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to:

  • African male & female

  • Coloured male & female

  • White male

  • Indian male

  • White female
    People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

📩 How to Apply

Send your completed New Z83 Application Form and a comprehensive CV to:
📧 ASDExaminationservices@tnc.edu.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents.