Principal (X2 Posts) - Ref No: DHET10/10/2023 at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS : 

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Education/Public/Business Administration or related qualification.
•  A relevant postgraduate qualification and/or experience in the Post Schooling Education and Training sector will be an added advantage. 
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience with at least five (5) years of proven experience at the middle management level in the TVET or education sector. 
• Extensive experience in any or all the following general management spheres: college/education institution management, strategy management, education management,
• Human resource management, and development. 
• Proven management skills and a track record in the preparation, implementation, and management of strategic, operational, and financial management plans and projects. 
• Must have relevant work experience in training and development or a related environment. 
• Ability to design internal systems and controls to ensure sound organisational governance, financial management, and control.
•  Proven computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Proven report writing and presentation skills. 
• Sound knowledge of the public TVET college sector and its regulatory and legislative framework.
• Knowledge of education and institutional management principles, methodologies, and procedures. 
• Knowledge of governance and public sector management reporting requirements. 
• Strategic capability and leadership, client orientation and customer focus, financial management, people management and empowerment, communication, and stakeholder management. 
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the private sector/industry will also be treated as an added advantage. 
• A willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. 
• A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES: 

• To drive the efficient and effective implementation of college governance frameworks and systems; and the functioning of governance structures, including the college council and the academic board. 
• To build and foster an effective management team that plans and executes the college mandate in an integrated, compliant, and performance-focused manner. 
• To fulfil the role of accounting officer of the college by establishing and monitoring college financial and supply chain management systems towards the achievement of strategic goals and compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations. 
• To establish and monitor effective human resource management and stakeholder engagement systems incorporating both marketing and communication. 
• To create a platform for effective management decision-making through the establishment of an accurate and accessible information management platform. 
• To lead the development and delivery of responsive vocational and occupational curricula and programmes and monitor the associated quality assurance programme and impact on student performance and placement. 
• To operationalize business partnerships and linkages that translate into student placements, workplace-based learning, and articulation. 
• To establish and manage a student management framework and system that facilitates student support and governance and provides all enrolled students with holistic academic and social support. 
• To establish and lead a college infrastructure and estate management system that assures the acquisition, maintenance, management, and disposal of physical resources that facilitate the achievement of strategic and operational objectives. Facilitate programme articulation and upward progression.