Regional Manager (X4 Posts) at Department of Higher Education and Training

R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Western Cape & Northern Cape Regional Office Ref No: DHET 02/09/2025

Gauteng and Free State Regional Office Ref No: DHET 03/09/2025

Kwa Zulu Natal Regional Office Ref No: DHET 04/09/2025

Eastern Cape Regional Office Ref No: DHET 05/09/2025

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 in the field of Education and Training or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years at senior managerial level and ten (10) years’ work experience in Post-School Education and Training.
• A postgraduate 24 degree in Education will serve as an added advantage.
• Proven senior management experience within the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Community Education, Training (CET) as well as Universities environments will be prioritized.
• Successful completion of a Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme.
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of prescripts and legal frameworks applicable to both the CET and TVET sectors.
• Further requirements are excellent and proven project management capabilities, problem-solving and financial management skills, proposal, and report writing and computer skills.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, including proposal and report writing. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extended hours.
• Management, Service Delivery Innovation,
• Problem Solving & Analysis, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Care,
• Excellent Communication Skills and ability to communicate to the audience in a tactful and influential manner. Ability to collaborate and enhance stakeholder relations.
• Ethical leadership and Integrity.

DUTIES :

• Ensure effective leadership, management, and governance of PSET institutions in the Region.
• Manage and support teaching and learning in public Colleges.
• Oversee the management of examinations and assessments at private and public Colleges.
• Liaise with industry, SETAs, and other government institutions to create a conducive environment for partnerships and stakeholder relations.
• Manage the delegated administrative and financial responsibilities. Coordinate monitoring and evaluation functions of the programmes in public Colleges.
• Ensure proper alignment of the Department Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan with planned outcomes in the public TVET and CET Colleges.
• Provide strategic leadership relating to the management of compensation of employees’ budget for public colleges.
• Provide corporate management support related to recruitment processes, conditions of services and labour relations, and implementation of IQMS and PMDS.

CLOSING DATE : 22 September 2025