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The Public Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified job seekers to fill the posts following posts in the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development: Deputy Director, Teacher Education, Deputy Director, Polytechnic Education, as detailed below:

POST E DEPUTY DIRECTOR, POLYTECHNIC EDUCATION

GRADE ES

REPORTS TO DIRECTOR,

DEPARTMENT TERTIARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION

STATION HEAD OFFICE

MINISTRY HIGHER AND TERTIARY EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate policy reviews and disseminate policies that influence the establishment of an efficient National Vocational Technical Education system.
Stimulate policy dialogue to address current and emerging issues in polytechnic education through meetings with Principal of Colleges.
Establish major activities of institutions involved in polytechnic education and consult stakeholders in order to meet national development imperatives such as Vision 2030 and Devolution .
Conduct surveys to determine the need of institutions involved in polytechnic education and advise manpower planners accordingly.
Facilitate staff development programmes for stakeholders in order to remain competitive and relevant to commerce and industry
Assess the resource requirements and utilization at polytechnic education institutions under the Ministry of higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development.
Develop and maintain a responsive information system on polytechnic education programmes implemented by the Ministry.
Assist the polytechnic education institutions in designing and maintaining a local information system for their purpose, head office and stakeholders
Evaluate and determine the impact of polytechnic education policies and programmes in relation to commerce and industry.
Monitor the recruitment and selection of students for entry into Polytechnic Colleges to ensure efficiency, transparency and inclusivity.
Supervise Human Capital and Skills Development Officers within the Polytechnic Education Section.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences / Business Development and Management/Vocational Technical Education/Strategic Policy Planning or related equivalent qualification.
A Master’s degree in the above mentioned field(s) is an added advantage.
A relevant Masters degree will be an added advantage
At least 2 years experience as Principal Human Capital and Skills Development Officer or 8 years experience in Technical, vocational education and curriculum development
Analytical , Interpersonal and communication skills
A strategic thinker and team player
Computer literacy

Application letters, including detailed CVs and copies of certificates should reach the Public Service Commission by 30th of October 2020 and should be addressed to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission
9th Floor, Social Security Centre
Corner Sam Nujoma Street/Julius Nyerere Way