Assistant Director: Partnership & Linkages REF NO: ASDPU/06/09/2026 at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4). Recognized three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) Project Management or Marketing or any other relevant qualification.3-5 years working experience in Project Management and or Business development. Driver’s licence: Code B.3-5 years’ experience at supervisory level.
• Skills: Building partnerships. Innovation Marketing and Entrepreneur insight. Financial Management. Mobilising 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. 

DUTIES :

• 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 appropriate partner or service provider Coordinate the submission of tenders and funding proposals Provide information and reports on programmes, funding, and partnership to DHET and other stakeholders.
• Local and Provincial government relations: Develop and update 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 manger Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 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 appropriate partner or service provider Coordinate the submission of tenders and funding proposals Provide information and reports on programmes, funding, and partnership to DHET and other stakeholders.
• Local and Provincial government relations: Develop and update 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 manger Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).