Administration Posts (PS) at South West Gauteng College

Partnership and Linkages- REF: HO/ASD/PL/2024 re advert 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Recognized three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) in Project Management, Business Management and Marketing or any other relevant qualification 
•  3-5 years working experience in Project Management and or Business Development. 
•  A valid driver’s license 
•  Any facilitator, assessor and moderator certificate will be an added advantage. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Partnerships management: 

•  Build a database of local business and other linkages 
•  Participate in business forums and identify project opportunities 
•  Develop project proposals and plans for joint initiatives 
•  Facilitate handover with the College managers. 

Business opportunities scanning: 

•  Identify opportunities for college income generation. 
•  Establish work environment simulation potential. 
•  Provide market needs business case rationale for all opportunities. 
•  Identify the appropriate partner or service provider. 
•  Coordinate the submission of tenders and funding proposals. 
•  Provide information and reports on programmes, funding, and partnerships to DHET and other stakeholders. 

Local and Provincial government relations: 

•  Develop and update the schedule of local government projects and opportunities.
•  Identify College synergies' potential contribution to provincial departments. 
•  Build relationships with relevant officials, establish a database of key contacts, and participate in meetings as appropriate. 
•  Develop proposals for partnering on specific practical opportunities aligned with college core business. 

Research management: 

•  Conduct visibility studies for all new and proposed projects. 
•  Develop the project and budget. 
•  Partner with relevant research organizations. 
•  Negotiate and sign service-level agreements and or contracts with clients. 
•  Provide training and support to LPU and campus staff members on SETA and contractual compliance matters. 
•  Coordinate accreditation and application for new programme approvals. 
•  Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manager 
•  Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 
Knowledge: 

•  Building partnerships 
•  Innovation, Marketing and Entrepreneurial insight
•  Financial Management 
•  Mobilizing resources 
•  Interpretation of statutes 
•  Knowledge of Public Service Act, 
•  PFMA, Treasury regulations and other frameworks 
• Business planning

Skills:

•  Negotiation 
•  Communication 
•  Presentation 
•  Academic process and moderation procedures 
•  Administrative 
•  Planning and organizing 
•  Financial management 
• Report writing 
•  Communication and interpersonal 
•  Problem solving 
•  Computer literacy 
•  Analytical 
•  Client oriented 
•  Project management 
•  Team leadership 
•  Planning and organizing 
•  People management