Asd: Partnership And Linkages

What you will need

• Appropriate recognised Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business Management, or related field.

Experience

A minimum of seven years (7) working experience in Business Development, Stakeholder Management, or Partnerships Environment of which at least three (3) years should be at Supervisory

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership Development and Management: Identify, establish, and maintain strategic alliances with industry partners, government departments, SETAs, and NGOs.
• This includes the formalization of these relationships through the drafting and management of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU’s) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Student Placement and Work- Integrated Learning (WIL): Facilitate and coordinate the placement of students and lecturers in industry for Work-Integrated Learning and Workplace-Based Experience (WBE).
• Monitor the quality of placements to ensure they meet the specific requirements of the curriculum and trade test regulations.
• Resource Mobilization and Fundraising: Lead the identification of external funding opportunities, including SETA grants and private sector sponsorships.
• Draft and present high-quality funding proposals to secure resources for college projects, infrastructure, and student support services.
• Industry Liaison and Market Research: Conduct regular market scans and industry research to identify emerging skill demands.
• Use these insights to advise the College Academic Board on programme diversification, ensuring that the college’s offerings remain responsive to the local and national economy.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: Represent the College in provincial and national stakeholder forums.
• Manage the reporting process by compiling comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports on partnership activities, placement statistics, and grant utilization for the College Management Team and DHET.
• Management of the Partnership Unit: Provide leadership and manage the administrative duties of the Partnerships and Linkages Section.
• This involves managing the Section’s budget, supervising staff performance, and ensuring all activities align with the College’s Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plan (APP).

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Apply online using the application link below. Follow the application directions in the official circular.

• Application method: Online
• Enquiries: PJ Reyneke at 087 188 2060
• Telephone: 087 188 2060

Please note

• Applicants are required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application and must submit a fully signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates.
• Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.
• The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.
• Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
• The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their