Assistant Director: Office of the Principal

About the job

REF NO: EEC-OTTP- 05-01/2026 REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Public Management/ Business Management / Office Management and Technology or related qualification. 3-5 years relevant experience in strategic planning and administratio n environment. At least 2 years’ supervisory experience. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Public Service legislations and policies. Knowledge of PSET. Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration. Understanding of the Higher Education sector. Understanding of corporate governance. Understanding Cost centre budgetary, expenditure and cash flow management. Employment Equity Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act and any other related legislation. Planning and organizing skills. Financial management skill. Report writing skill. Communication and interpersonal skills. Problem solving skill. Computer literacy skill. Analytical skill. Client oriented skill. Project management skill. Team leadership skill. Planning and organizing skills. And People management skill. Client service focus. Integrity. Committed. Proactive. Integrity. NOTE: Applications must be submitted on Z 83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive cv (with three contactable references). a fully completed and signed z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae will be considered. a user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote r epresentativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. DUTIES: Render administrative/executive support services in the office of the Principal: Ensure effective and efficient management of the college including the management of the workflow in the office of the Principal. Conduct research and provide expert administrative advice to the Principal and other officials in the college. Quality check letters, memoranda and submissions. Oversee and monitor the budget in the office of the Principal. Co-ordinate of college inputs for annual, quarterly, monthly reports, and cash flow statements. Establish and implement effective records and document management systems in the office of the Principal. Follow up and collate progress reports on the implementation of the resolutions. Coordinate reports/presentations to all forums att ended by the Office of the college. Provide secretariat support to College Council, Council Committees, Academic Board, Senior Management and other external stakeholders: Maintain the calendar plan for scheduling and fixing meetings and communicate with al l members of the above structures. Co-ordinate and arrange all meetings, proceedings and activities of the above structures. Provide technical support during meetings, proceedings and activities of the above structures. Compile agenda, minutes, reports and other records of the above structures. Distribution of relevant documents for meetings of above structures. Keeping a register of resolutions and supporting all relevant Council Members/Managers/Officials through continuous correspondence to remind them of what needs to be done. Ensure that approved minutes are signed off and safely kept. Prepare all presentation, speeches, reports of the Principal and Council Committees related to meetings of above structures. Provide strategic management, monitoring and evaluation services: Facilitate and co - ordinate operational and strategic planning process. Coordinate and compile strategic and operational plans. Set research agenda. Facilitate the development and implementation of service delivery improvement plans and initiatives. Facilitate, coordinate and support the implementation of priority programmes/projects. Coordinate and compile institutional performance and strategic reports. Conduct an assessment on college effectiveness and efficiency in supporting the attainment of service delivery objectives. Facilitate the implementation of productivity measurement framework (measure of how efficiently and effectively inputs labour, financial resource and infrastructure) are translated into outputs (good and services). Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College

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Ms. LK Boikhutso Tel No: (011) 730 6600 / Mr. T Matsaba Tel No: (011) 730 6600

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