National School Of Government (NSG) Chief Director: Curriculum Support and Trainer Professionalisation Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The National School of Government (NSG) plays a vital role in strengthening South Africa's public service by offering various training programmes, both mandatory and non-mandatory. The institution is dedicated to building an effective, capable, and professional public service through its educational offerings.

The NSG is inviting suitably qualified, dynamic, passionate, and experienced individuals to apply for a permanent position as Chief Director: Curriculum Support and Trainer Professionalisation. This role is central to leading the NSG's curriculum development and education and training (ETD) practitioner professionalisation efforts.

This is a re-advertisement, and individuals who have previously applied are encouraged to submit their applications again.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this vital role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF Level 7).
• A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Successful applicants will undergo security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers.
• Extensive proven and relevant experience, of which five (5) years must be at a senior managerial level, leading curriculum design and development in education, training, or public sector capacity building.
• Proven experience in:
• Curriculum development for various programmes including courses, occupational qualifications, skills programmes, and higher education programmes.
• Developing curriculum qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework.
• Leading large-scale education or professionalisation programmes.
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Stakeholder engagement at the executive level (e.g., government, academia, international bodies).
• Driving innovation in learning and digital education.
• Applied research, publication in curriculum, and the development of curriculum frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

The successful Chief Director will be responsible for:

• Leading institution-wide curriculum support and ETD practitioner professionalisation functions.
• Positioning the National School of Government as a credible, innovative, and quality-driven education and training provider.
• Designing curriculum architecture for multi-course blended programmes.
• Developing and managing complex simulations and action learning initiatives.
• Strategically selecting and procuring new learning technologies.
• Utilising learning analytics by linking data from various systems.
• Managing change to drive the adoption of new learning technologies and methods.
• Mentoring and providing leadership to curriculum and instructional design teams.
• Engaging with stakeholders at an executive level.
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and departmental budgets.
• Driving innovation in learning and digital education within the institution.
• Contributing to applied research, curriculum publications, and the development of curriculum frameworks.

What the Work Involves

As the Chief Director, you will be based in Pretoria, operating in a strategic leadership role. Your daily work will involve overseeing and guiding teams responsible for developing and improving the NSG's educational content and ensuring that trainers are professionally equipped. This includes spearheading the design of new learning programmes, from traditional courses to advanced digital and blended learning solutions, and ensuring they align with national qualifications and public sector needs.

You will be instrumental in driving innovation in learning technologies, selecting and integrating cutting-edge tools, and leveraging data to enhance learning outcomes. This position requires active engagement with high-level stakeholders, both within government and across academic and international bodies, to ensure the NSG's offerings remain relevant and impactful. You will manage significant budgets and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of high integrity and intellectual leadership.

How to Apply

To apply for the CHIEF DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM SUPPORT AND TRAINER PROFESSIONALISATION position at the National School Of Government (NSG), please follow the steps below:

• Access the official online application portal.
• Complete all required fields on the application form.
• Ensure all necessary documents are attached as requested on the portal.

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Application Deadline: 05 October 2026