Curriculum Design Specialist

Eduvos is looking to employ a Curriculum Design Specialist on a permanent basis at any of our National campuses.

Type of role:
Permanent

Purpose of the role:
The Curriculum Design Specialist at Eduvos acts as the institutional authority on curriculum design, supporting academic staff, management and industry partners in shaping transformative qualification structures. This role ensures that curriculum frameworks and program architectures are innovative, aligned with institutional strategy and national policies, and responsive to evolving educational and industry needs. The specialist leads the development and maintenance of guidelines, standards, and processes for curriculum design and coordinates the integration of digital technologies and future-focused approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment across Eduvos qualifications

• Master's degree, preferably Doctoral degree (PhD/DBA/EdD) in Curriculum Studies, Higher Education, Instructional Design, or non-related field with relevant experience

• At least 8–10 years' experience in curriculum design and quality assurance in higher education, including leadership of large-scale programme design initiatives.

•  Preferred proven track record in programme accreditation and engagement with CHE, SAQA, or DHET.

Functional Competencies: 

• Strong portfolio of research and publications in curriculum design, pedagogy, or employability.
• Demonstrated ability to drive institution-wide curriculum transformation projects.
• Deep knowledge of higher education curriculum theory and design models (constructive alignment, backward design, competency frameworks).
• Advanced understanding of South African HE legislation, CHE/SAQA policies, and HEQSF structures.
• Ability to anticipate and integrate global skills trends (AI, green economy, digital transformation).
• Strategic foresight and ability to translate futures thinking into curriculum planning.
• Strong research, analytical, and policy interpretation skills.
• Influential leadership and ability to work across faculties and executive levels

Behavioural Competencies: 

• Action orientation
• Collaborative relations and teamwork
• Effective communication
• Analysing and problem solving
• Innovation, adaptability and change
• Planning and organising
• Resilience and coping with pressure and setbacks"