Assistant Director: Partnerships and Linkages REF NO: CJC/PL/16/2025 at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. An appropriate Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Administration, Project Management, Marketing or equivalent qualification. 
• 3-5 years’ work experience in a Project Management or Business Development environment of which three years should be at supervisory level. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the management of partnerships. Ensure compliance with partnership processes and guidelines. Establish and maintain a database of key related industries / professional bodies and access regular input from these representatives. Manage and participate in key customer stakeholder interactions (SETAs, community forums, business and all spheres of government departments).
• Participate in SETA related curriculum initiatives. Identify and establish partnerships for programmatic support (e.g. equipment, staff and student bursaries, interns, site visits, etc). Identify and exploit opportunities for generation of funding and income for the College. Identify appropriate partner(s) for collaboration in pursuit of the College’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinate the submission of proposals for funding and/or donations. Develop proposals for partnering on specific practical opportunities aligned with the core business of the College.
• Maintain and update schedule of local government projects and opportunities. Conduct research for college projects. Facilitate and maintain student work placement and work integrated learning.
• Manage all human, financial and other resources of the unit. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees. Ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Compile and submit reports to management, college council and all other interested parties.