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Project Administrator: National Skills Fund (NSF)
12 Months contract).
Closes Friday 13 November 2026 at 14:30
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A 12-month contract project administrator post supporting the National Skills Fund (NSF) at Vhembe TVET College. Suits people with office, project and skills development admin experience.
- Main duties: give admin support to NSF projects, write reports, arrange meetings and travel, process learner and provider stipend claims, and keep records and correspondence.
- Must have: Grade 12 or NCV Level 4, plus a three-year diploma or degree in business, office or public management or public administration.
- Also needed: at least 2 years of experience in an NSF or skills development field, computer literacy, a valid driver's licence, and willingness to travel.
- Based at the college Central Office, Site 203, Unit A, Sibasa.
- To apply, send a detailed CV with at least two references and a signed Z83 form (2021 version), quoting reference VTVET 21/2026. You can post, email or hand-deliver your application.
- Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 14:30. Late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate/ NCV Level 4 Certificate, an appropriate three (3) years Diploma/ Degree Business Management / Office Management / Public Administration / Public Management.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant NSF or skills development field experience in training environment (artisan development, apprenticeship, leadership and skills development).
- Computer literate, project management certificate will be an added advantage.
- Valid driver’s license and must be willing to travel.
Duties
- Rendering administrative support services during the NSF project design, implementation and close out phases.
- Collate and compile reports, e.g. progress, monthly and quarterly NSF reports.
- Office Management, including meeting scheduling, drafting agendas, minutes taking, filing and maintaining students contractual and attendance records.
- Processing of stipend claim for learners, service providers, facilitators assessors and moderators.
- Prepare logistics and travel arrangements and claims.
- Register/uploading Learners on the College and NSF Learner system, etc. ensure that the project documentation specification is compiled with site monitoring tools.
- Take part in project site visits and ensure spot checks on all NSF related projects.
- Liaise with sector stakeholders and finance section on project matters.
- Liaises with internal and external auditors and coordinate activities leading to audits management as per audit plan.
- Record and update register of incoming and outgoing correspondence in the NSF Unit.
- Provide personnel administrative support to the project manager including leave, planning and reporting.
- Perform an ad hoc administration duty provided by NSF Manager.
How to apply
Your application must clearly quote the correct job reference number and can either be posted to Human Resources Management, Vhembe TVET College, Private Bag X2136, Sibasa, 0970, Alternatively, applications may be send to Hr.applications@vhembecollege.edu.za or hand-delivered to the Central Office, Site 203, Unit A, Sibasa.
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
All enquiries should be directed to Ms Makondo AT /Ms Ramuzwila HN /Ms Mukhoro M/ Mr Muthige M Tel No: (015) 963 7091/ 7070 /7066/7095 respectively.
Notes from the department
- To apply, please submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting your relevant qualifications, experience, and at least two contactable references along with a completed, signed Z83 application form (2021 version), which is available from any public service department.
- While certified copies of your qualifications and supporting documents are only required on or before the interview date, please note that late submissions will not be considered, and the college reserves the right to withdraw any post at any stage.
- Vhembe TVET College is an equal opportunity employer operating across four local municipalities that actively encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
- Due to high volumes, communication is limited to shortlisted candidates; therefore, if you do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful, keeping in mind that final selection is subject to background vetting, credentials verification, and financial disclosure checks.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
- One must be practical exercise, 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.
- Vhembe TVET College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. applications are invited from suitably qualified and knowledgeable candidates for appointment for the following positions.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 64 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/76: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND (NSF) REF NO: VTVET 21/2026 (X2 POSTS) (12 Months contract). SALARY: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits CENTRE: Central Office REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate/ NCV Level 4 Certificate, an appropriate three (3) years Diploma/ Degree Business Management / Office Management / Public Administration / Public Management. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant NSF or skills development field experience in training environment (artisan development, apprenticeship, leadership and skills development). Computer literate, project management certificate will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license and must be willing to travel. DUTIES: Rendering administrative support services during the NSF project design, implementation and close out phases. Collate and compile reports, e.g. progress, monthly and quarterly NSF reports. Office Management, including meeting scheduling, drafting agendas, minutes taking, filing and maintaining students contractual and attendance records. Processing of stipend claim for learners, service providers, facilitators assessors and moderators. Prepare logistics and travel arrangements and claims. Register/uploading Learners on the College and NSF Learner system, etc. ensure that the project documentation specification is compiled with site monitoring tools. Take part in project site visits and ensure spot checks on all NSF related projects. Liaise with sector stakeholders and finance section on project matters. Liaises with internal and external auditors and coordinate activities leading to audits management as per audit plan. Record and update register of incoming and outgoing correspondence in the NSF Unit. Provide personnel administrative support to the project manager including leave, planning and reporting. Perform an ad hoc administration duty provided by NSF Manager. ENQUIRIES: All enquiries should be directed to Ms Makondo AT /Ms Ramuzwila HN /Ms Mukhoro M/ Mr Muthige M Tel No: (015) 963 7091/ 7070 /7066/7095 respectively. APPLICATIONS: Your application must clearly quote the correct job reference number and can either be posted to Human Resources Management, Vhembe TVET College, Private Bag X2136, Sibasa, 0970, Alternatively, applications may be send to Hr.applications@vhembecollege.edu.za or hand-delivered to the Central Office, Site 203, Unit A, Sibasa. NOTE: To apply, please submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting your relevant qualifications, experience, and at least two contactable references along with a completed, signed Z83 application form (2021 version), which is available from any public service department. While certified copies of your qualifications and supporting documents are only required on or before the interview date, please note that late submissions will not be considered, and the college reserves the right to withdraw any post at any stage. Vhembe TVET College is an equal opportunity employer operating across four local municipalities that actively encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Due to high volumes, communication is limited to shortlisted candidates; therefore, if you do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful, keeping in mind that final selection is subject to background vetting, credentials verification, and financial disclosure checks. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be practical exercise, 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. Vhembe TVET College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. applications are invited from suitably qualified and knowledgeable candidates for appointment for the following positions. CLOSING DATE: 13 November 2026 at 14:30