Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/37 · Ref ASDPU/06/09/2026
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PARTNERSHIP & LINKAGES
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreCentral Office, King William’s Town
- LevelLevel 10
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 11–12
- Circular Post
- 33/37
- Reference number
- ASDPU/06/09/2026
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Central Office, King William’s Town
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus actual benefits
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Central Office, King William’s Town.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus actual benefits
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4).
- Recognized three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) Project Management or Marketing or any other relevant qualification.3-5 years working experience in Project Management and or Business development.
- Driver’s licence: Code B.3-5 years’ experience at supervisory level.
- Skills: 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 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.
Duties
- Partnerships Management: Build a database of local business 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.
- 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 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 college core business.
- Research Management: Conduct visibility studies for all new and proposed projects Develop the project and budget Partner with relevant research organizations Negotiate and sign service level agreements and or contracts with clients Provide training and support to LPU and campus staff members on SETA and contractual compliance matters Coordinate accreditation and application for new programme approvals Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manger Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) key responsibilities: Partnerships Management: Build a database of local business 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.
- 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 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 college core business.
- Research Management: Conduct visibility studies for all new and proposed projects Develop the project and budget Partner with relevant research organizations Negotiate and sign service level agreements and or contracts with clients Provide training and support to LPU and campus staff members on SETA and contractual compliance matters Coordinate accreditation and application for new programme approvals Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manger Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
Enquiries
Ms P Xamesi / Ms N Mjonono / Ms U Ncethelo / Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Please hand-deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Qonce, 5600. Email: Address: vacancies@lovedale.org.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. 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). Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. NB Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified. The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates.
- 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. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 33/37 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PARTNERSHIP & LINKAGES REF NO:
ASDPU/06/09/2026
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus actual benefits
CENTRE : Central Office, King William’s Town
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4). Recognized three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) Project Management or Marketing or any other
relevant qualification.3-5 years working experience in Project Management and or Business development. Driver’s licence: Code B.3-5 years’ experience
at supervisory level. Skills: 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 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.
DUTIES : Partnerships Management: Build a database of local business 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. 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 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 college core business. Research Management: Conduct visibility studies for all new
and proposed projects Develop the project and budget Partner with relevant research organizations Negotiate and sign service level agreements and or
contracts with clients Provide training and support to LPU and campus staff members on SETA and contractual compliance matters Coordinate
accreditation and application for new programme approvals Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manger Oversee and maintain
student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) key responsibilities: Partnerships Management: Build a database of local business
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. 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 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 college core business. Research
Management: Conduct visibility studies for all new and proposed projects
Develop the project and budget Partner with relevant research organizations
Negotiate and sign service level agreements and or contracts with clients
Provide training and support to LPU and campus staff members on SETA and contractual compliance matters Coordinate accreditation and application for
new programme approvals Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manger Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work
Integrated Learning (WIL).
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Xamesi / Ms N Mjonono / Ms U Ncethelo / Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223
APPLICATIONS : Please hand-deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale
TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Qonce, 5600. Email:
Address: vacancies@lovedale.org.za
NOTE : All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a
comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. 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). Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and
reserves the right not to fill the posts. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after
closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. NB Please
ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified. The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time.
Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates. 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.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity
(ethical conduct) assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
ASDPU/06/09/2026
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus actual benefits
CENTRE : Central Office, King William’s Town
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4). Recognized three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) Project Management or Marketing or any other
relevant qualification.3-5 years working experience in Project Management and or Business development. Driver’s licence: Code B.3-5 years’ experience
at supervisory level. Skills: 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 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.
DUTIES : Partnerships Management: Build a database of local business 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. 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 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 college core business. Research Management: Conduct visibility studies for all new
and proposed projects Develop the project and budget Partner with relevant research organizations Negotiate and sign service level agreements and or
contracts with clients Provide training and support to LPU and campus staff members on SETA and contractual compliance matters Coordinate
accreditation and application for new programme approvals Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manger Oversee and maintain
student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) key responsibilities: Partnerships Management: Build a database of local business
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. 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 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 college core business. Research
Management: Conduct visibility studies for all new and proposed projects
Develop the project and budget Partner with relevant research organizations
Negotiate and sign service level agreements and or contracts with clients
Provide training and support to LPU and campus staff members on SETA and contractual compliance matters Coordinate accreditation and application for
new programme approvals Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manger Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work
Integrated Learning (WIL).
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Xamesi / Ms N Mjonono / Ms U Ncethelo / Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223
APPLICATIONS : Please hand-deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale
TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Qonce, 5600. Email:
Address: vacancies@lovedale.org.za
NOTE : All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a
comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. 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). Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and
reserves the right not to fill the posts. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after
closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. NB Please
ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified. The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time.
Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates. 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.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity
(ethical conduct) assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026