Admin Officer Plu
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Location
- King William's Town, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 106 – R398 227 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an explanation of a permanent, PERSAL appointment for an Admin Officer Plu (Reference No: PLU/05/09/2026) within the Department of Higher Education and Training, specifically for Lovedale TVET College. The role is based at the Central Office in King William’s Town, offering a salary of R338 106 – R398 227 per annum (Level 07), plus actual benefits. The position focuses on identifying and facilitating income-generating opportunities and managing partnerships. **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this role include: * Assisting with identifying and facilitating income generating opportunities through the implementation of partnership agreements. * Assistance with Partnership Management: Build a database of local businesses and other linkages. * Participate in business forums and identify project opportunities. * Develop project proposals and plans for joint initiatives. * Facilitate handover with the College managers. * Form partnerships with industry and relevant stakeholders. * Business opportunities scanning: Identify opportunities for College income generation, establish work environment simulation potential, provide market needs business case rationale for all opportunities. * Identify appropriate partner or service provider. * Coordinate the submission of tenders and funding proposals. * Provide information and reports on programmes, funding and partnership to DHET and other stakeholders. * Local and Provincial government relations. * Develop and update the schedule of local government projects and opportunities. * Identify College synergies' potential contribution to provincial departments. * Build relationships with relevant officials, establish a database of key contacts and participate in meetings as appropriate. * Develop proposals for partnering on specific practical opportunities aligned with the college's core business. * Conduct visibility studies for all new and proposed projects. * Develop the project and budget. * Partner with relevant research organisations. * Negotiate and sign service level agreements and or contracts, when required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric or NCV Level 4 together with a recognised three-year (3) National Diploma (NQF 6) in Project Management / Public Management or related qualification. * At least 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in a Project Management/ Business Development and/or related environment. * Computer literacy. * A valid driver’s license. * Knowledge and experience in building partnerships, Innovation, Marketing and Entrepreneur insight, Financial Management, Mobilising resources, Interpretation of statutes, knowledge of Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury regulations and other frameworks, Business planning, Visibility analysis, Knowledge and understanding of the administration reporting process and procedures. * Skills: Negotiation, Communication, Presentation, Academic Process and moderation procedures, Administrative Planning and organizing, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and interpersonal Problem solving, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Client oriented, Project management, Team Leadership, Planning and organizing, People management. * Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. * Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). * All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizenship, and qualification verification). * The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. * All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise to determine suitability based on technical generic requirements, and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. **Who should apply** Candidates should have a Matric or NCV Level 4 qualification, combined with a three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) in Project Management, Public Management, or a related field. Applicants must possess at least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in Project Management, Business Development, or a related environment, along with computer literacy and a valid driver’s license. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in building partnerships, innovation, marketing, entrepreneurship, financial management, resource mobilisation, and an understanding of public service regulations such as the Public Service Act, PFMA, and Treasury regulations. Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, planning, organizing, problem-solving, analytical, client-oriented, project management, team leadership, and people management skills are essential. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-plu-05-09-2026 Source: govpage
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- Project management
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