DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: ACADEMIC SERVICES (X6 POSTS)

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: ACADEMIC SERVICES (X6 POSTS) 

Branch: Technical and Vocational Education and Training 

Salary: R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 

Location: Positions based at Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges 

Lovedale TVET college Ref No: DHET 27/09/2025 

Ekurhuleni West TVET college Ref No: DHET 28/09/2025 

Western College TVET college Ref No: DHET 29/09/2025 

Mthashana TVET college Ref No: DHET 30/09/2025

Umfolozi TVET college Ref No: DHET 31/09/2025 

Mopani TVET college Ref No: DHET 32/09/2025 

Requirements: An appropriate NQF Level 7 in the field of Education/ Teaching or related qualification. A minimum of 3 years junior management level experience in an education, training environment and 5 years working experience. Junior management experience within a Post School Education and Training environment will be an added advantage. 

Proven ability to establish professional credibility and confidence with a diverse customer base. A sound and thorough knowledge of all the transformational issues, capability-building processes and the National Qualification Framework (NQF) in education and training, especially concerning curriculum management and delivery. 

Strategic management, conflict management, budgeting and financial management skills. Verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. Computer skills (Ms Word, MS PowerPoint, Ms Excel, Ms Access and Ms Outlook). An understanding of DHET’s strategic vision and priorities. Thorough knowledge of all policies and legislative Framework governing TVET College in South Africa. Knowledge of the student/ information management system concerning vocational education and training. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license. 

Duties: To provide strategic leadership regarding the proficient delivery of Curriculum Services and programme offerings. To support the principal as the accounting officer and co-ordinate the provision of academic services. Guide, inform and develop the programs and qualifications Mix (PQM) of the college for executive protocol. 

Ensure that modalities of curriculum delivery other than full-time and special needs learners are catered for. Support and provide advice on the work of the academic Board. Develop a system of partnership engagement with strategic stakeholders to enhance student learning and employability. 

Facilitate and manage the policy framework for the institution as per relevant portfolios. Manage student career guidance and placement on entry. Develop a system of work integrated learning (WIL) for students and lecturers. Monitor student performance and develop academic support interventions where necessary. 

Ensure that the targets for students’ success as set by the DHET/ college academic Board are met. Report on all initiatives undertaken by the college to improve student retention, attendance, performance and certificate. Ensure that all the requirements for quality teaching and learning are in place, policy to implement teaching & learning, lecture training & professional development, student continuous assessment. 

Coordinate the preparation for all programmes involving assessments. Ensure current examination regulations and conventions are adhered to. Ensure the provision of appropriate and cost effective services. Manage human resource and academic management service affairs in the college. 

Provide guidance and adequate support for and development of the staff. Ensure development of PMDS of staff. Monitor quality control of work and develop annual performance plan. Monitor the planning, organizing and delegation of work. 

Enquiries: Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5498/5165/5513 

Applications: DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website https://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply 

Note: Follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting documents namely, a comprehensive CV, and copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s license, and any other document (where required). 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 compete 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 representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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. Note: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake writing test. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all SMS positions”. 

Closing date: 22 September 2025