Deputy Principal: Academic Services (X6 Posts) at Department of Higher Education and Training

R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Lovedale TVET college Ref No: DHET 27/09/2025

Ekurhuleni West TVET college Ref No: DHET 28/09/2025

Western College TVET college Ref No: DHET 29/09/2025

Mthashana TVET college Ref No: DHET 30/09/2025

Umfolozi TVET college Ref No: DHET 31/09/2025

Mopani TVET college Ref No: DHET 32/09/2025

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF Level 7 in the field of Education/ Teaching or related qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years junior management level experience in an education, training environment and 5 years working experience.
• Junior management experience within a Post School Education and Training environment will be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to establish professional credibility and confidence with a diverse customer base.
• A sound and thorough knowledge of all the transformational issues, capability-building processes and the National Qualification Framework (NQF) in education and training, especially concerning curriculum management and delivery. Strategic management, conflict management, budgeting and financial management skills.
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. Computer skills (Ms Word, MS PowerPoint, Ms Excel, Ms Access and Ms Outlook).
• An understanding of DHET’s strategic vision and priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of all policies and legislative Framework governing TVET College in South Africa. Knowledge of the student/ information management system concerning vocational education and training. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• To provide strategic leadership regarding the proficient delivery of Curriculum Services and programme offerings.
• To support the principal as the accounting officer and co-ordinate the provision of academic services.
• Guide, inform and develop the programs and qualifications Mix (PQM) of the college for executive protocol.
• Ensure that modalities of curriculum delivery other than full-time and special needs learners are catered for. Support and provide advice on the work of the academic Board.
• Develop a system of partnership engagement with strategic stakeholders to enhance student learning and employability.
• Facilitate and manage the policy framework for the institution as per relevant portfolios. Manage student career guidance and placement on entry.
• Develop a system of work integrated learning (WIL) for students and lecturers.
• Monitor student performance and develop academic support interventions where necessary. Ensure that the targets for students’ success as set by the DHET/ college academic Board are met. Report on all initiatives undertaken by the college to improve student retention, attendance, performance and certificate.
• Ensure that all the requirements for quality teaching and learning are in place, policy to implement teaching & learning, lecture training & professional development, student continuous assessment.
• Coordinate the preparation for all programmes involving assessments.
• Ensure current examination regulations and conventions are adhered to.
• Ensure the provision of appropriate and costeffective services.
• Manage human resource and academic management service affairs in the college.
• Provide guidance and adequate support for and development of the staff.
• Ensure development of PMDS of staff. Monitor quality control of work and develop annual performance plan. Monitor the planning, organizing and delegation of work.

CLOSING DATE : 22 September 2025