Assistant Director: Student Support Services

Department Of Higher Education And Training (Dhet)

Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary (as advertised)
R605 742 per year
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is a re-advertisement for the position of Assistant Director: Student Support Services at the Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office, which operates under the Department of Higher Education And Training (DHET). The role is at salary level 10, offering R605,742 per annum plus public sector benefits. Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply if they remain interested. **What you will do** The Assistant Director will be responsible for: * Overseeing the administration of the student support services unit. * Managing student counselling across the college. * Providing students with career guidance, counselling, and academic support. * Overseeing and maintaining sport, recreation, arts, and culture activities for students. * Facilitating student governance and student leadership development. * Managing the mainstreaming of gender and disability within student services. * Managing all Human, Financial, and other resources of the unit. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA in Social Work (Major in Psychology) or equivalent qualification. * 3–5 years’ relevant experience in an educational institution. * A valid driver’s license. * Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). * Knowledge of PSET and CET Act; Teaching and Learning, Skills Development Act, National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act. * Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework. * The following skills are required: Administrative; planning and organizing; financial management; report writing; communication and interpersonal; problem solving; client oriented; analytical; project management; team leadership; and people management. * Sound financial planning and management competencies. * Excellent report writing skills and processing skills. Advantageous. **Who should apply** Candidates with an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA in Social Work (Major in Psychology) or an equivalent qualification are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have 3-5 years of relevant experience in an educational institution, possess a valid driver’s license, and be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Essential knowledge includes various educational and public sector acts and regulations, as well as ethical frameworks. Required skills span administrative, planning, financial management, report writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, client orientation, analytical, project management, team leadership, and people management, with sound financial planning and management, and excellent report writing and processing skills being advantageous. Candidates whose appointment promotes representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, and the successful candidate will sign a performance agreement, disclose financial interests, and undergo security clearance and personnel suitability checks. **Deadline** 16 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-dhet-vacancies-from-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-sss-18-2026 Source: govpage

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At a glance

  • At least 3 years of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project management

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Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: SSS/18/2026 (This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply if they are still interested in the post) SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector CENTRE : Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA in Social Work (Major in Psychology) or equivalent qualification. 3–5 years’ relevant experience in an educational institution. A valid driver’s license. Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) Knowledge of PSET and CET Act; Teaching and Learning, Skills Development Act, National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act. Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework; The following skills are required: Administrative; planning and organizing; financial management; report writing; communication and interpersonal; problem solving; client oriented; analytical; project management; team leadership; and people management. Sound financial planning and management competencies. Excellent report writing skills and processing skills. Advantageous. DUTIES : Oversee administration of the students support services unit; Manage students counselling across the college; Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support; Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, 25 arts and culture activities for student; 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 unit. Enquiries : Mr MB Khakhu Tel No: (011) 351 6000 APPLICATIONS : The Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by clicking on this link https://cjcz83.ngnscan.co.za/apply NOTE : Apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions. If you apply for the first time, you will be required to register by clicking the register button to register. After registering, you will be allowed to log in and apply for your chosen post (s). Upload the supporting document namely, a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. 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. The shortlisted candidates will also be requested to submit confirmation or service letter from their previous employer, confirming their employment status/ history. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointment promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful 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. The college reserves the right not to make appointment. 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. CJC is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements. Due to the college financial constraints, candidates will be responsible for their traveling and accommodation. CLOSING DATE : 16 November 2026

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