ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OFFICE MANAGER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Corporate Centre | closing date: 10 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please e-mail your application, quoting the correct reference number to: vac1cc@ewc.edu.za OR Hand Deliver / Courier to: Ekurhuleni West TVET College, CNR Flag and Rose Innes Road, Germiston.
Branch
Ekurhuleni West TVET College
Nature of Appointment
Permanent
Salary
R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
Centre
Corporate Centre
Requirements
- Recognised National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Management/Business Management and Technology or related qualifications;
- 3-5 years relevant experience in strategic planning and administration environment;
- Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET administration will be and added advantage.
Duties
- Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, establish office procedures and operating systems;
- Render administrative/executive support services in the office of the Principal, ensure effective and efficient management of the college including the management of the workflow in the office of the Principal, Conduct research and provide expert administrative advice to the Principal and other officials in the college;
- Oversee and maintain logistics within the office of the Principal;
- Arrange of all meetings (Subcommittee, Council, EXCO and other external stakeholders), arrange all academic board and academic board committee, coordinate the dẻcor layout, food service, invitation and media protocol requirements for college hosted functions, Develop agendas and write minutes for the college meeting and forum; maintain office budget and database of its expenditure, Provide secretarial support to College Council, Council Committees, Academic Board, Senior Management and other external stakeholders;
- Provide strategic management, monitoring and evaluation services.
Enquiries
Ms. MM Masela Tel No: (011) 323 1600 / Ms ML Adams Tel No: (011) 323 1600
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted on Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department OR on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (with three contactable references). 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. The 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. 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. Note: EE targets African Male, African Female, Coloured Male, Coloured Female, While Male, Indian Male and White Female respectively.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.
Notes
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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate will be required to write a competency assessment, sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interest and be subjected to security clearance.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Nature of Appointment: Permanent
SALARY : R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Corporate Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Recognised National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Management/Business Management and Technology or related qualifications; 3-5 years relevant
experience in strategic planning and administration environment; Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET administration will be and added
advantage.
DUTIES : Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, establish office procedures and operating systems; Render administrative/executive
support services in the office of the Principal, ensure effective and efficient management of the college including the management of the workflow in the
office of the Principal, Conduct research and provide expert administrative advice to the Principal and other officials in the college; Oversee and maintain
logistics within the office of the Principal; Arrange of all meetings (Subcommittee, Council, EXCO and other external stakeholders), arrange all academic board and academic board committee, coordinate the dẻcor layout,
food service, invitation and media protocol requirements for college hosted functions, Develop agendas and write minutes for the college meeting and
forum; maintain office budget and database of its expenditure, Provide secretarial support to College Council, Council Committees, Academic Board,
Senior Management and other external stakeholders; Provide strategic management, monitoring and evaluation services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. MM Masela Tel No: (011) 323 1600 / Ms ML Adams Tel No: (011) 323 1600
NOTE : 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
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate will be required to write a competency assessment, sign an annual
performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interest and be subjected to security clearance.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.