Hot Jobs at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree/ Advanced National Diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or related qualification. Demonstrated competency/credential in project Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at the middle/ senior management level in Public Management or a related environment. Experience in managing National Qualification Framework (NOF) related aspects and systems.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the NQF supporting systems and related matters, the role and functions of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Council on Higher Education (CHE), Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), and the Quality Council for General and Further Education and Training (UMALUSI); (NQF) Act, 2008; accreditation of institutions and registering of qualifications; and quality assurance. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the NQF Directorate to fulfil its mandate, which is to coordinate the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) responsibilities in terms of the NQF Act.
• Monitor and support the actions needed to implement the statutory functions assigned to DHET, the SAQA and the three Quality Councils (QCs). Produce annual monitoring and evaluation reports on the performance against the Annual Performance Plan (APP) of SAQA.
• Initiate discussions and provide correct advice to Legal Services and Research Directorates on the implementation of the NQF. Manage the NQF Directorate to ensure achievement of the deliverables set out in DHET’s Strategic Plan and APP.
• Provide leadership in NQF-related knowledge, information and policy directions within DHET and to external stakeholders including representing the DHET in committees. Managing the functions and outputs of Task Teams, Committees and Working Groups and set up online applications and workflow to manage their work. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Education Planning and Management/ Education Leadership/ Public Management/ Development Studies or related qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at the middle/ senior management level in strategic planning within the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system environment.
• A strong understanding of the PSET system and Community Education and Training (CET) college landscape in South Africa. A sound knowledge of CET policy and legislative frameworks.
• Vast experience in strategic planning, coordination, and implementation. Have insight into the operations, programmes and qualifications mix, and student enrolments of the CET colleges. T

DUTIES :

• To provide guidance on the strategic positioning of the Community Education and Training (CET) College sub-system within the broader Post- School Education and Training (PSET) system.
• Develop, review, and align CET college policies with national education priorities, including the National Development Plan, White Paper for Post-School Education and Training, the National Plan for Post-School Education and Training and other applicable prescripts.
• Lead the development of strategic plans and annual performance plans for CET colleges. Oversee the setting of performance indicators and targets to ensure alignment with the goals of the Department and the vision of the CET college sector.
• Provide leadership on the establishment of monitoring and evaluation system for tracking and reporting CET college performance. Develop institutional mapping for current and future Colleges and Community Learning Centres.
• Coordinate the development of a multi-year student enrolment plan guiding CET colleges in systematically increasing and managing student enrolment. Develop strategies on the advocacy, marketing, rebranding and visibility of the CET colleges. Coordinate assessment of the functionality and viability of Community Learning Centres of CET colleges.
• Develop guidelines on CET infrastructure development, upgrades and maintenance. Foster collaborative institutional planning and support by working closely with Regional Managers and CET Regional Directors. Guide research, development and innovation in the CET college sector. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) Education/ Public Administration or related qualification. A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at the middle/ senior management level in higher education.
• Experience in working across the sector (e.g chairing or participating in national committees) would be an added advantage.
• Should be Research expertise. Ability to interpret and critically assess activities and challenges in the higher education sector and to develop strategic responses to these. 

DUTIES :

• To develop, implement, monitor and support international scholarship programmes. Facilitate the application process of relevant scholarship programmes and provide support to students. Management, monitoring and reporting on scholarships expenditure and access sources of funding.
• Support the offer and uptake of an increased number of scholarships and increase access to and dissemination of information about opportunities.
• Develop an overarching strategy on scholarships management and intergovernmental coordination of scholarships. Provide effective management for the International Scholarships Directorate. Planning deadlines and ensuring adherence thereto. Budget management and accurate recordkeeping of relevant expenditure. Staff management. Managing the day-to-day operations.
• Preparing reports and presentations. Organizing and leading meetings, workshops and events as well as the management of the relevant committees. Representing the International Scholarships Directorate and DHET on relevant internal and external advisory panels and committees. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Education and Training Development /Teaching or related qualification.
• A minimum of Five (5) years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level in Education Management/ Higher Education environment;
• Knowledge and understanding of policies and regulatory frameworks governing the basic and higher education sector; Advanced experience in interpretation, development, and implementation of teacher education and development policies;

DUTIES :

• Lead and manage the Department of Higher Education and Training’s responsibilities with respect to developing, maintaining, supporting, and monitoring the implementation of policies for initial teacher education and continuing professional development of education professionals.
• Conceptualise and implement programmes and projects to strengthen early childhood, schooling, community education and training (CET) and technical and vocational training (TVET) college lecturers’ teacher education programmes and qualifications at universities. Contribute to the implementation of the Integrated Strategic Planning Framework for Teacher Education and Development (ISPFTED) and the National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development (NPFTED).
• Provide strategic support to the sector through the Provincial Teacher Education Development Committee (PTEDC). Monitor teacher supply and demand patterns, teacher education enrolments, graduation and graduate employment patterns and using information to inform teacher production planning.
• Have constant engagements with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and universities on various matters of interest in the sector. Draft speeches, briefing notes and replies to parliamentary and media questions. Collate inputs for Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP). Prepare and make presentations to different stakeholders. Travel extensively and attend meetings with universities, stakeholders, and partners for various purposes.
• Manage and monitor the Directorate, the Teaching and Learning Development Capacity Improvement Programme (TLDCIP) and partner- and donor-funded projects’ budget and expenditure. Prepare quarterly reports as per annual performance plan (APP) and ensure the compilation of annual report and strategic plan of the Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7). A postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director in university sector. Knowledge and understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks governing higher education and government.
• Analytical and information management skills, including the ability to collect, manage, capture and quality check data, interpretation of data and development of meaningful graphs and spreadsheets.
• Ability to support the development and/or implementation of key policies and programmes for capacity development in university teaching and learning, research, as well as curriculum development/review. 

DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for but not limited to:

• contributing to the implementation, management and monitoring of the University Capacity Development Programme and Grant and its related programmes at higher education institutions.
• Provide strategic support and oversight to staff development, student support and curriculum development programmes implemented by universities and partners. Develop and implement policies and strategic guiding documents such as Ministerial Statements and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with local and international partners to develop, conceptualise and mobilise resources for capacity development partnership initiatives; supporting universities in the implementation of the UCDP.
• Monitoring the implementation of the UCDP. Analysing reports (narrative and financial) submitted by universities and presenting in various platforms. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF level 7) in Public Management/ Administration or a related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director level in monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning and corporate governance. 

DUTIES :

• To facilitate and manage SETA performance to achieve the NSDS goals and objectives. Manage SETA Corporate governance by ensuring compliance will all corporate governance principles as provided by SETA good corporate governance charter and king iv good corporate governance report. Manage SETA Strategic Planning Processes by facilitating engagement with SETAs about the outcomes and priorities of the department and setting of targets. To facilitate and manage collaboration between SETAs, SAQA, QCTO and other departments. To provide support to SETAs in terms of implementation of learning programmes. To manage skills development enquiries from the public and presidential queries. To provide support and build capacity of all SETAs for learning programmes implementation. Analyse and recommend approval of SETAs’ Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Service Level Agreement. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced national diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management/ Management Accounting/ Accounting Science or a related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director level. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the financial planning, budgeting and reporting sub-directorate: Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments.
• Develop and maintain policies and processes. Monitor cash flow and submit cash flow reports and plans as required. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. Planning: Ensure that information for planning purposes is collected and analysed properly. Budgeting: Manage, review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process.
• Reporting: Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes. Accounting services: Provide financial administration and accounting services (legers/journals, accounting and reporting (interim and annual financial statements).
• Coordinate the functioning of the NSA’s outsourced chief financial officer function (fund manager) Coordinate the processes to appoint a fund manager. Manage and control the supply chain management within the NSA: Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with the approved NSA procurement policies.
• Manage the SCM functions and activities as they relate to demand management, Acquisition Management (Procurement); Logistics Management: and assets management. Provide financial control and accounting in the organisation. Support the Office of the Executive Officer and oversee the administrative functions related to organisational performance planning.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of the NSA’s Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan framework and Annual Operational Plans. Analyse and assess strategic and annual performance plans for the correct alignment, thereof. Monitor progress against strategic and annual performance plans of business units and performance assessment action plans.
• Coordinate the compilation of the NSA’s Annual Report. Oversee the coordination of Finance, Risk and Administration Committee of the NSA. Render any administrative and logistical support for the achievement of the organisational goals and objectives. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Education Planning and Management/ Education Leadership/ Public Management/ Project Management or related qualification
• . A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director level in Strategic Planning or project management within the PSET environment.
• Excellent knowledge, interpretation and application of Community Education and Training (CET) policies and legislative frameworks.
• Strong technical skills for designing and monitoring implementation of strategic plans and annual performance plans by CET colleges, as well as for applying strategic planning tools. 

DUTIES :

• Assist in coordinating strategic planning processes for Community Education and Training (CET) colleges. Support the development, review, and implementation of policies aligned with the National Development Plan, White Paper for Post-School Education and Training (PSET), National Plan for PSET and CET. Drive development and maintenance of monitoring and evaluation systems to track CET college performance and report progress on key performance indicators and targets.
• Support the formulation and tracking of multi-year student enrolment plans and ensure integration with programme offerings and resource availability. Monitor enrolment trends and make recommendations for improvement. Provide technical support to CET colleges on planning, reporting, and compliance. Contribute to the design and execution of strategies to enhance advocacy, visibility, marketing, and rebranding of CET colleges.
• Assist in developing campaigns and communication tools for repositioning CET colleges in the PSET landscape. Participate in the development and implementation of guidelines and frameworks for infrastructure development, maintenance, and upgrades in CET colleges.
• Track infrastructure projects and conduct audit of CET sector infrastructure. Assist in evaluating the functionality and viability of Community Learning Centres. Make recommendations for rationalisation, expansion, or support of centres based on functionality and viability data.
• Liaise with regional offices, principals and other directorates to ensure integrated institutional support. Coordinate institutional planning research initiatives to inform decision-making and innovation in the CET sector. 

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CENTRE :

• Gauteng and Free State Regional Office 
• Johannesburg Regional Office Ref No: DHET09/02/2026 
• Bloemfontein Regional Office Ref No: DHET10/02/2026 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or a related qualification. A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director in Community Education and Training or PSET Sector environment.
• Sound Knowledge of Curriculum Development and Institutional Support in line with the strategic objectives of the Department of Higher Education and Training.
• Understanding and knowledge of prescripts and legal frameworks applicable to the CET sector. Advanced experience in the interpretation, development, and implementation of policies. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be reporting to the Director:

• Curriculum and Institutional Support: will be responsible for implementing curriculum and institutional support in the Region; Ensuring the CET curriculum development and support for the CET Colleges; Providing CET institutional Planning; Providing advice and guidance on formal non-and formal programmes;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of developed frameworks for CET Colleges; Support monitor and verify college systems and sub-systems in relations to student admission and enrolment management, as well as data reporting; Ensure Supporting and monitoring the implementation of the National Improvement Plan for teaching and learning in CET Colleges.
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation of appropriate data collection and management; Provide oversight functions on governance and management areas in CET Colleges Conducting monitoring visits to pilot centres, give advice to the department on matters related to programmes; curriculum and assessment in CET Colleges. Be a member of the National Coordinating Curriculum Committee.
• Provide support to the public CET College on matters relating to labour relations, change management, and implementation of IQMS and PMDS. Ensure compliance with Public Service Regulations and all administrative matters. Support the Director in managing the Directorate including assisting with planning, budgeting, and management of staff within the line function.  

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Commerce/ Accounting/ Financial Management/ Auditing or related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director level in finance or budgeting environment. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Community Education and Training Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, PSET legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations.
• Possess good leadership and experience in overall financial management, logistical services, preparations, and compilation of annual financial statements using GRAP standards and another reporting role. 

DUTIES :

• To support the principal as the accounting officer and other senior management in the execution of their functions in compliance with applicable financial legislation, regulations and college prescripts. Assisting the Principal / Accounting Officer or Council in discharging the duties prescribed in the financial management policies of the College; establishing and maintain financial management structures.
• Establish, implement, and monitor the financial management and internal control systems. Establish and manage the college financial accounting system ensuring compliance with all prescripts and the maintenance of the general ledger accordance with applicable policy, prescripts and accounting frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of strategic, corporate, annual performance and operational plans, whichever is applicable, including coordinating, analysing and advising overseeing the budget preparation process, providing advice and support to stakeholders. Produce compliant Annual Financial Statement for approval by the Accounting Officer and council Chair as required by the Department of Higher Education and Training in team of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
• Review the budget proposals prior to submission to the relevant approval authority; oversee and manage the budget monitoring process, including the production of monthly, quarterly financial and performance reports and providing recommendations and advice to the relevant functionaries as to how to address significant variances;
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the college budget and expenditure management process and delivery within deadlines. Report the budget and expenditure analysis in the required format and present it to the management team and the college. Report the budget and expenditure analysis in the required format and present it to the management team and the college council.
• Regularly monitor the institution’s controls over financial and logistical systems, supply chain management and their procedures in order to protect the integrity of financial information; oversee and optimise the utilisation of electronic financial, logistics and management information systems.
• Manage the finalisation of interim and annual financial statements in line with standards of GRAP and reviewing thereof, and manage engagements with assurance providers (i.e. Auditor General). Ensure that the asset management function is effective and operational. Manage human resource and budget in the college. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Accounting/ Economics or a related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director level in finance, policy development or built environment. Extensive knowledge and insight into the education policies and legislation for public colleges.

DUTIES :

• Develop the infrastructure funding policy in support of education and training delivery in TVET Colleges and monitor its implementation. Research and analysis of emerging issues to inform development and the review of infrastructure funding norms and standards.
• Analyse, interpret and apply both financial and non-financial data for infrastructure funding policy development. Benchmarking against other financing policies globally. Gather, analyse and utilise data for the development of National Norms and Standards for funding TVET Colleges infrastructure.
• Determine the TVET College Infrastructure Grant Budget allocations using various funding models Determine the required infrastructure needs in relation to teaching and learning delivery. Monitor the implementation of the infrastructure funding norms and standards to identify areas for improvement as well as to update, improve and ensure optimal infrastructure delivery.
• Report on the implementation of the infrastructure funding norms. Perform administrative and financial management tasks related to the post as well as other related functions as negotiated with the Director. Monitor and analyse spending and to ensure effective and efficient utilisation of funds. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Statistics /Information Management/ Economics or a related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director level in data analysis and writing statistical reports.
• Experience in using at least one statistical package (e.g. STATA/SAS) to analyse large datasets, data mining, data quality assurance and error detection, report writing and ability to present complex information in an understandable manner. 

DUTIES :

• Management Information System and be responsible for the management of the Sub-Directorate: Information Management and Reporting.
• The candidate will be required to process, analyse, store, retrieve and disseminate data and information relating to the Post-School Education and Training sector (i.e. private and public Higher Education Institutions, Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges, Community Education and Training colleges, private colleges and Sector Education and Training Authorities); quality assure all acquired data; develop and implement information standards;
• support branches on the implementation of Management Information Systems; respond to international data requests; supervise and mentor staff in the Sub-Directorate, and provide support to the Directorate when required. 

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REQUIREMENTS 

• : An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ advanced national diploma (NQF level 7) in Public Management/ Administration or related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director level in Administration.

DUTIES :

• Provide administrative support within the office of the Deputy Director-General (DDG), Skills Development Branch : By Scrutinising documents to determine action/information/documents required. Records minutes/ resolutions and communicates/disseminates to relevant role players. Compile the agenda of meetings and ensure the circulation of accompanying memoranda. Coordinate all branch meetings including overseeing the logistics. Coordination of parliamentary enquiries with relevant units. Manage general support services in the office of the DDG. Manage the engagements of the Manager. Set up and maintain the system in the office that will ensure efficiency in the office. Manage the resources in the office of the Manager. Keep a record of expenditure commitments, monitor expenditure, and alert the Manager with regard to possible over and under- spending. Monitor the monthly cash flow for the Branch. Oversee responses drafted by the other staff members on enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders. Manage leave register, attendance register and telephone accounts. Undertake policy or line function tasks required. Compile memorandum, reports, and submission of a variety of other correspondence as required.
• Compile presentations and basic speeches for the Manager and refer complex matters to the relevant unit for preparation. Coordinate, follow up and compile reports to a transverse nature for the Manager and advise or sensitize the Manager on reports to be submitted.
• Coordinate external strategic alliances between the offices of the Manager and other stakeholders. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure the integration of programmes. scrutinize documents to determine actions/ information/ documents required. Records minutes/ resolutions and communicates/ dissemination to relevant role players, follows up on progress made, and prepares briefing notes as well as other documents.
• Compile the agenda of meetings chaired by the Manager and ensure circulation of accompanying memorandum. Coordinate the performance agreement/ assessments and financial disclosures pertaining to Managers. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Management Services/ Organization and Work Study/ Work Study/ Industrial Engineering/ Operations Management/ Production Management/ Industrial and Organizational Psychology/Human Resource management. Valid driver's license.
• Five (5) years' experience of which two (2) at Assistant Director Level and three (3) years functional experience in Organizational development. 

DUTIES :

• Develop, align, and review departmental structure to meet strategic objectives and service delivery models. Manage the evaluation of all jobs to ensure accurate grading, develop job profiles, and maintain job descriptions to ensure they are up to date.
• Conduct, manage, and facilitate business process mapping and redesign to improve efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.
• Assist in developing and monitoring human resource plans and aligning them with the organizational structure. Support the Director in managing the directorate, including assisting with planning, budgeting and management of staff within the line function. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Statistics/ Information Technology or a related qualification
•  A minimum of three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in data extraction and analysis. Experience in data manipulation tools, data collection, data processing, and data storage.
• A successful candidate should have strong administrative, analytical, and relational database (SQL, MS Access) skills. Good problem-solving skills and client orientation. 

DUTIES :

• Co-ordinate and monitor data submissions from all higher education institutions and load to the Higher Education Management Information System.
• Generate reports and provide reliable, relevant, and accurate information to users within the Department. Compile and disseminate reports on student enrolments and graduates, staff, space and post-doctoral to stakeholders. Liaise with and provide support to universities in facilitating their data submissions to the Department. Draft submissions.
• Quality assures the data submissions received from universities and ensure they conform to the audit guidelines and HEMIS documentations. Analyse data and audit reports submitted by institutions as part of their HEMIS submission. Provide administrative support to the directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public/ Business Administration or related qualification. A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at the Supervisory level in the Higher Education and Training sector.
• Experience and knowledge of the higher education sector with specific reference to institutional planning; academic planning and quality assurance. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate and coordinate the administrative and operational processes relating to applications received from universities for academic qualifications and programmes;
• Processing the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) applications, extended curriculum programme applications for inclusion on the PQM database of public Higher Education Institutions (HEI); Maintain the PQM applications database and institutional applications progress reports; Liaising with universities and higher education stakeholders regarding their PQM applications and developments and their PQM;
• Monitor each HEI PQM and update as and when qualifications are accredited by the Council on Higher Education and registered on the National Qualifications Framework; Prepare submissions, documentation, briefing notes and arrange meetings related to the PQM processes; Responding timeously to requests for briefing notes and responses to all correspondence, including parliamentary questions; and carry out any other relevant task as delegated by Management.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management/ Public Administration/ Governance or related qualification. A relevant postgraduate will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in higher education environment. Sound knowledge and understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks governing higher education

DUTIES :

• Providing regulatory support to ensure compliance of public HEIs with the Act. Compile submissions for appointment of members to public higher education institutions councils. Assess the annual performance of Ministerial appointees on boards and councils, in terms of attendance and participation; and advise the Minister.
• Assist in the reviewing of Statutes and draft submissions for their approval by the Minister. Assist in the analysis of institutional annual reports and governance scorecards and compile an annual report on governance.
• Assist in activities related to the establishment and disestablishment of new higher education institutions and institute, mergers and incorporation. Facilitating Ministerial interventions in higher education institutions. Assist the Deputy Director in work related to the appointment of independent assessors and administrators to higher education institutions, institutes and relevant public entities.
• To provide support to enhance the capacity of governance and statutory structures of public higher education institutions. Assist in the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting on capacity building programmes for councils and Institutional Forums.
• Draft presentations for and Participate in induction programmes of councils and Institutional Forums. Providing overall support to the Directorate to ensure efficient delivery on goals and targets. Draft responses to parliamentary and media enquiries on governance matters.
• Compile submissions, reports, presentations, briefing and speaking notes, letters, concept documents and position papers as required. Participate in relevant committees. Coordinate meetings with external stakeholders, take accurate minutes of external meetings and ensure their timeous distribution. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate undergraduate Degree/ National Diploma (NQF 6) in Psychology/ Education/ Counselling/ Public Administration or relevant qualifications.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in higher education and training sector. Knowledge of database management. Prior experience in working with a scholarship programme in the higher education environment.

DUTIES :

• Establishing and maintaining a fit-for-purpose database to assist with the effective administration of scholarships.
• Developing and implementing support mechanisms for scholarship recipients before, during and after completing their studies.
• Developing and updating appropriate policy instruments and protocols, e.g. contractual obligations of scholarship recipients.
• Generally support the work of the Scholarships Management Directorate, including drafting reports, presentations and correspondence. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public/ Business Administration or related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in the Higher Education and Training sector.
• Experience and knowledge of the higher education sector with specific reference to institutional planning; academic planning and quality assurance.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate and coordinate the administrative and operational processes relating to applications received from universities for academic qualifications and programmes;
• Processing the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) applications, extended curriculum programme applications for inclusion on the PQM database of public Higher Education Institutions (HEI); Maintain the PQM applications database and institutional applications progress reports;
• Liaising with universities and higher education stakeholders regarding their PQM applications and developments and their PQM; Monitor each HEI PQM and update as and when qualifications are accredited by the Council on Higher Education and registered on the National Qualifications Framework;
• Prepare submissions, documentation, briefing notes and arrange meetings related to the PQM processes; Responding timeously to requests for briefing notes and responses to all correspondence, including parliamentary questions; and carry out any other relevant task as delegated by Management.  

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Construction/ Mechanical/ Electrical or related qualification. Qualified as an Artisan in the related engineering field.
• A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in coordination of maintenance of Government buildings. Experience in people management. 

DUTIES :

• Overall management of Maintenance support services which includes day to day maintenance of the Institution. Liaison with both internal and external stakeholders). Keep track of all maintenance projects and processes which includes preparation of the sectional procurement plans, budget inputs and management of related registers.
• To ensure the effective and sufficient use of Government buildings, equipment, tools, facilities and gardens. Compile and submit prescribed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal maintenance and repairs as required.
• Manage day to day maintenance through monitoring of call registers. Monitor and oversee construction, maintenance, repairs and servicing work being conducted by Department of Public Works and external contractors. Ensure undertaking of emergency repairs and maintenance. Ensure implementation of statutory maintenance and diesel fuel provision to standby generators.
• Ensure accurate specifications for minor renovations. Management of FMU budget utilization which includes procurement of goods and services, stock control and capital and day to day expenditure registers. Ensure the implementation of all FMU practices, guidelines and policies. Responsible for the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Participate in the development, monitoring and review of operational plans of the unit. Manage staff development and performance (PMDS) against departmental objectives in line with Strategic, Operational and Turnaround plans.
• Compile and submit prescribed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Responsible for management and the administration of External Cleaning, Garden and grounds, Waste Management, Horticulture services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Mechanical/ Civil Engineering or related qualification. A recognized South African Trade Qualification. An Assessor/ moderator certificate / teacher diploma would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in artisan education, training and development (Training, ARPL and Trade Testing) environment. Knowledge of assessment principles, knowledge of Training and trade test environments. 

DUTIES :

• Maintaining accreditation status ARPL Gap Closure and trade test documentation. Provide credible ARPL gap closure and training to all candidates. Implement and maintain Quality Assurance and Monitoring.
• Effective Planning and Control of Equipment, tools and consumables. Effective Management of Infrastructure and Resources. Provide Guidance and Support on ARPL implementation and processes to accredited Trade Test Centre. Plan,
• Prepare and Schedule for support training and evaluation activities. Liaising with stakeholders regarding Artisan Recognition of Prior resources. Develop and pilot and implement assessment practitioner training. Implement ARPL according to the SoP for GAP Closure. Provide oversight support for ARPL Gap Closure functions. Coordinate special planning and logistics for Gap Closure workshops.
• Manage the needs assessment and procurement of LTSM, materials, goods, tools, equipment and consumables for GAP Closure workshop in line with SCM and PFMA. Manage compliance of OHS and accreditation of the Gap Closure workshops. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management/ Administration/ Development Studies or related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in TVET examinations and related services.
• The candidate must possess extensive knowledge and experience of examination administration along with registration of candidates for examination and resulting thereof, IT system.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible to manage and audit processes with respect to certification (processing of replacement Teacher/Tertiary qualification, issuing of NND. Data archival and subject credit transfers. Management and maintenance of Historical records (NTC). Implement and oversee operational security measures relevant to issuing of National N Diplomas process as mandated by QCTO.
• Create credit transfer record documentation for examination centres on the examination IT system, organize the printing and coordinate the credits report, receipt, processing of credits requests thereof. Verification of TVET College qualifications, former teacher qualifications and National Technical Certificate qualifications as mandated by SAQA.
• Maintain implement and audit operational security measures relevant to certification and data archival processes. Incident/Query Management of Certificate and Historical Records, coordinate, deal with and follow-up on responses to queries regarding the diplomas, credits transfers etc. Interpret and apply policies and quality council directives relevant to National N Diplomas (REPORT 191), credits transfers (REPORT 190). 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6). A minimum of three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) examination environment,
• Experience working in the Directorate: Assessment, Item Development and Marking Services is an advantage. Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are additional requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in marking processes and Internal Continuous Assessments (ICASS) and Integrated Summative Assessment Tasks (ISAT) are also an advantage

DUTIES :

• Source and recommend sites for the establishment of national marking centres. Advertise for and shortlist markers per national examination cycle. Coordinate and monitor the training of marking officials, marking and moderation of scripts at TVET and CET Colleges and national marking centres.
• Interact and engage with marking centres on marking and quality assurance matters during the marking and moderation of examination answer scripts. Perform administrative duties regarding marking. Oversee the co-ordination of the marking guideline discussion meetings to enhance the standardisation of marking.
• Prepare weekly, monthly or quarterly reports relating to Annual Performance Plan. Oversee and manage all aspects of the marking process for TVET and CET examinations. Additional responsibilities include providing guidance in meetings relating to examination processes and policy development.