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Assistant Director: Student Support ServicesNorthern Cape Rural TVET College, Central Office Upington
Closes Friday 20 November 2026
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Manager post leading Student Support Services at a rural TVET college, covering counselling, career guidance, student governance and wellness. Suits experienced TVET managers with a psychology or soci
- You will oversee the Student Support Services section, manage student counselling, and provide career guidance and academic support.
- You will run sport, recreation, arts and culture activities, support student governance, and manage gender and disability mainstreaming.
- You must hold a degree or National Diploma in Psychology or Social Work, or an equivalent qualification.
- You need at least five years' work experience in the TVET sector, three of them at managerial level, and registration with a professional body such as SACE or HPCSA.
- You must have a valid driver's licence and be willing to travel. The post is based at Central Office, Upington, Northern Cape.
- Submit an online application at the link given, with copies of qualifications, a fully signed Z83 form and a detailed CV. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies.
- The closing date is 20 November 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
- Appropriate recognized Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Psychology or Social Work.
- A minimum of five years (5) working experience in the TVET sector education institution of which at least three (3) years should be at managerial level.
- Registration with a professional body (e.g., SACE or HPCSA) etc.
- Digital literate and competent in Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams.
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
- Competencies:
- In-depth understanding of the CET Act (Continuing Education and Training Act) and the National Strategy for Learner Support.
- Knowledge of the NSFAS eligibility criteria and administration processes.
- Familiarity with the TVET College sector and Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) policies.
- Understanding of Student Governance (SRC) constitutions and electoral processes.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for student success.
- Strategic Leadership:
- Ability to manage diverse teams and implement departmental mandates.
- Financial Management:
- Skills in budgeting and expenditure control.
- Conflict Resolution:
- Proficiency in mediating student grievances and campus unrest.
- Communication:
- Strong verbal and written reporting skills for internal and external stakeholders as well as the College Council.
- Data Analysis:
- Ability to interpret student performance and wellness data to inform relevant interventions.
- Proven track record in managing Student Financial Aid portfolios.
- Experience in facilitating Student Representative Council (SRC) elections and leadership training.
- Management of student health and wellness programs (HIV/AIDS, counselling, and disability support).
- Experience in coordinating extra- curricular activities (Sports, Arts, and Culture).
- Experience in managing disciplinary procedures and student conduct.
- A Postgraduate qualification in Educational Management or Higher Education.
- Certification in Project Management.
- Specialized training in Student Counselling or Career Guidance.
- Experience working with the COLTECH system.
Duties
- Oversee administration of the Student Support Services Section.
- Manage student counselling across the college.
- Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support.
- Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, arts and culture activities for students.
- Facilitate student governance and student leadership development.
- Manage mainstreaming of gender and disability within students.
- Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the Section.
How to apply
Apply online at https://ncrz83.ngnscan.co.za/
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Enquiries
PJ Reyneke at 087 188 2060
Notes from the department
- Applicants are required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application and must submit a fully signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates.
- Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.
- The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.
- Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
- The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.
- 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 will be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 30 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/32: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: NCRTVET/685/10/2026/SUP/RS/PL/CTO/03 SALARY: R605 742 per annum (Level 10) CENTRE: Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Central Office Upington REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate recognized Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Psychology or Social Work. A minimum of five years (5) working experience in the TVET sector education institution of which at least three (3) years should be at managerial level. Registration with a professional body (e.g., SACE or HPCSA) etc. Digital literate and competent in Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel. Competencies: In-depth understanding of the CET Act (Continuing Education and Training Act) and the National Strategy for Learner Support. Knowledge of the NSFAS eligibility criteria and administration processes. Familiarity with the TVET College sector and Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) policies. Understanding of Student Governance (SRC) constitutions and electoral processes. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for student success. Strategic Leadership: Ability to manage diverse teams and implement departmental mandates. Financial Management: Skills in budgeting and expenditure control. Conflict Resolution: Proficiency in mediating student grievances and campus unrest. Communication: Strong verbal and written reporting skills for internal and external stakeholders as well as the College Council. Data Analysis: Ability to interpret student performance and wellness data to inform relevant interventions. Proven track record in managing Student Financial Aid portfolios. Experience in facilitating Student Representative Council (SRC) elections and leadership training. Management of student health and wellness programs (HIV/AIDS, counselling, and disability support). Experience in coordinating extra- curricular activities (Sports, Arts, and Culture). Experience in managing disciplinary procedures and student conduct. A Postgraduate qualification in Educational Management or Higher Education. Certification in Project Management. Specialized training in Student Counselling or Career Guidance. Experience working with the COLTECH system. DUTIES: Oversee administration of the Student Support Services Section. Manage student counselling across the college. Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support. Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, arts and culture activities for students. Facilitate student governance and student leadership development. Manage mainstreaming of gender and disability within students. Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the Section. ENQUIRIES: PJ Reyneke at 087 188 2060 APPLICATIONS: Apply online at https://ncrz83.ngnscan.co.za/ NOTE: Applicants are required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application and must submit a fully signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications. 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 will be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.