Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/31 · Ref KSD ASDSSS 09/2026 Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreAdministration Centre
- LevelLevel 10
Closing date: 16 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3–4
- Circular Post
- 33/31
- Reference number
- KSD ASDSSS 09/2026 Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Administration Centre
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
- Closing date
- 30 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 Administration Centre.
Applications close on 30 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate/Grade12/STD 10 or NCV level 4.
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA Social Worker (Major in Psychology) or Psychology Related qualification.
- A minimum of 3-5 years working experience Education/Teaching and Learning environment or related field Knowledge of PSET and CET Act.
- Knowledge of Teaching and Learning, Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act.
- Knowledge of the National Student Financial Aid scheme and Related legislation.
- Knowledge of the Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework.
- Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector.
- Knowledge of Education Act.
- Administrative, Planning and organisation, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented, Project management, Team leadership, People management.
Duties
- Oversee administration of the student support services unit.
- Develop the annual Student Support Services (SSS) operational plan, assigning relevant tasks to the staff and ensuring progress against the approved annual targets.
- Develop and review relevant SSS policies, processes, procedures and job profiles.
- Ensure and maintain the compilation of learner progress reports, statement, results and student enquires.
- Manage student counselling across the college, Manage the implementation of counselling, guidance policy, procedure and best practice.
- Coordinate and monitor the provision of counselling services the college.
- Design life skills programme as a proactive measure for counselling.
- Manage counselling services conducted by SSS to ensure that service is conducted at required standard and comply with code of Ethics.
- Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support.
- Develop and monitor implementation of relevant career guidance plans for prospective students and enrolled students towards academic achievement.
- Liaise with the Vocational Programme Manager and relevant stakeholders in ensuring a well-developed system in providing the adequate and control, direct and motive career guidance at the central office and campus level.
- Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, arts and culture activities for student.
- Coordinate the implementation of sports and recreation programs.
- Facilitate student governance and student leadership development.
- Coordinate and monitor annual SRC election processes.
- Coordinate training and mentoring on SRC roles, duties, protocols and practices.
Enquiries
Mr L. Mabula Tel No. 047 505 1031
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Please forward applications to email address below each post. Email address: Email address: asdsss0926@ksdtvet.edu.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (KSDTVET College), for appointment in the following permanent positions Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number),Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their applications reach the college on or before the closing date.
- Applications received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered.
- Applicant are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B(3) of National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks.
- Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 33/31 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS) REF NO: KSD ASDSSS 09/2026
Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL)
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Administration Centre
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/Grade12/STD 10 or NCV level 4. An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA Social Worker (Major in
Psychology) or Psychology Related qualification. A minimum of 3-5 years working experience Education/Teaching and Learning environment or related
field Knowledge of PSET and CET Act. Knowledge of Teaching and Learning,
Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public
Service Act, Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of the National Student Financial
Aid scheme and Related legislation. Knowledge of the Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework. Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory
and legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher
Education sector. Knowledge of Education Act. Administrative, Planning and organisation, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and
interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented,
Project management, Team leadership, People management.
DUTIES : Oversee administration of the student support services unit. Develop the annual Student Support Services (SSS) operational plan, assigning relevant
tasks to the staff and ensuring progress against the approved annual targets.
Develop and review relevant SSS policies, processes, procedures and job profiles. Ensure and maintain the compilation of learner progress reports,
statement, results and student enquires. Manage student counselling across the college, Manage the implementation of counselling, guidance policy,
procedure and best practice. Coordinate and monitor the provision of counselling services the college. Design life skills programme as a proactive
measure for counselling. Manage counselling services conducted by SSS to ensure that service is conducted at required standard and comply with code of
Ethics. Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support. Develop and monitor implementation of relevant career guidance
plans for prospective students and enrolled students towards academic achievement. Liaise with the Vocational Programme Manager and relevant
stakeholders in ensuring a well-developed system in providing the adequate and control, direct and motive career guidance at the central office and campus
level. Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, arts and culture activities for student. Coordinate the implementation of sports and recreation programs.
Facilitate student governance and student leadership development.
Coordinate and monitor annual SRC election processes. Coordinate training and mentoring on SRC roles, duties, protocols and practices.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L. Mabula Tel No. 047 505 1031
APPLICATIONS : Please forward applications to email address below each post. Email address: Email address: asdsss0926@ksdtvet.edu.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Z. Galada, HR Manager
NOTE : Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (KSDTVET
College), for appointment in the following permanent positions Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83
form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed
Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number),Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity
documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts
for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their
applications reach the college on or before the closing date. Applications
received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered.
Applicant are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a
competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B(3) of
National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on
the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant
Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and
citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks.
Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful
CLOSING DATE : 30 September 2026
Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL)
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Administration Centre
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/Grade12/STD 10 or NCV level 4. An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA Social Worker (Major in
Psychology) or Psychology Related qualification. A minimum of 3-5 years working experience Education/Teaching and Learning environment or related
field Knowledge of PSET and CET Act. Knowledge of Teaching and Learning,
Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public
Service Act, Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of the National Student Financial
Aid scheme and Related legislation. Knowledge of the Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework. Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory
and legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher
Education sector. Knowledge of Education Act. Administrative, Planning and organisation, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and
interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented,
Project management, Team leadership, People management.
DUTIES : Oversee administration of the student support services unit. Develop the annual Student Support Services (SSS) operational plan, assigning relevant
tasks to the staff and ensuring progress against the approved annual targets.
Develop and review relevant SSS policies, processes, procedures and job profiles. Ensure and maintain the compilation of learner progress reports,
statement, results and student enquires. Manage student counselling across the college, Manage the implementation of counselling, guidance policy,
procedure and best practice. Coordinate and monitor the provision of counselling services the college. Design life skills programme as a proactive
measure for counselling. Manage counselling services conducted by SSS to ensure that service is conducted at required standard and comply with code of
Ethics. Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support. Develop and monitor implementation of relevant career guidance
plans for prospective students and enrolled students towards academic achievement. Liaise with the Vocational Programme Manager and relevant
stakeholders in ensuring a well-developed system in providing the adequate and control, direct and motive career guidance at the central office and campus
level. Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, arts and culture activities for student. Coordinate the implementation of sports and recreation programs.
Facilitate student governance and student leadership development.
Coordinate and monitor annual SRC election processes. Coordinate training and mentoring on SRC roles, duties, protocols and practices.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L. Mabula Tel No. 047 505 1031
APPLICATIONS : Please forward applications to email address below each post. Email address: Email address: asdsss0926@ksdtvet.edu.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Z. Galada, HR Manager
NOTE : Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (KSDTVET
College), for appointment in the following permanent positions Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83
form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed
Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number),Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity
documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts
for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their
applications reach the college on or before the closing date. Applications
received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered.
Applicant are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a
competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B(3) of
National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on
the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant
Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and
citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks.
Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful
CLOSING DATE : 30 September 2026