- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 3 – 5 years
- Location Eastern Cape , Gauteng , KwaZulu-Natal , Limpopo
- Job Field Education / Teaching 
Deputy Principal: Academic Services (X6 Posts) at Department of Higher Education and Training
Deputy Principal: Academic Services (X6 Posts)
R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
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 costeffective 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.
CLOSING DATE : 22 September 2025
Method of Application
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Department of Higher Education and Training on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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