Deputy Principal: Registration Services (Deputy Director Level) at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Education or related qualification. A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant work experience in the post-school education and training sector with at least three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work of relevant experience at the Junior Management level.
• Advanced knowledge of the TVET college sector and applicable policies and procedures. Good knowledge of most or all the following, Student Support Services; Student Registrations; IT/TVETMIS management; Management of Examinations and Student Residences; Sound knowledge of transformational and capacity-building processes in education especially relating to curriculum management delivery;
• Knowledge of research and statistical analysis and projection coordination; Strategic and management, conflict management, budgeting, and financial management skills. Good monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting skills; Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills. High level of innovation and good judgment skills; Ability to form networks and uphold the highest level of professional integrity;
• Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. Computer skills (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook). A willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. A valid driver’s license.  

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership regarding the enrolment of students as this determines the allocation of staff; Responsible for the management of the student registration process at the College; manage and coordinate the compilation and implementation of all student administration policies and procedures at the College;
• Verify the validity and reliability of registration documentation and all EMIS data and reports; responsible for IT/FETMIS management and data analysis; coordinate the preparation of examination for all programmes involving assessment; ensure current examination regulations and conventions are adhered to; oversee the planning and implementation of student support services including functions of the SRC. Oversee the management of student residences;
• General managerial duties including the supervision of staff in the division; reporting; attendance of meetings (internal and external); and the incumbent will be expected to travel frequently to meetings and functions and between campuses.