Department of Higher Education And Training

Assistant Director: Student Support Services

Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum (Level 10)

The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Assistant Director: Student Support Services. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.

Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Central Office UpingtonApplications close 20 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/32, page 31

Reference number: NCRTVET/685/10/2026/SUP/RS/PL/CTO/03
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng Department Of Health
Closing date: 20 November 2026
Job level: Registration with a professional body (e.g., SACE
Centre: Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Central Office Upington

What you will need

Appropriate recognised Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Psychology or Social Work.

Experience

A minimum of five years (5) working experience in the TVET sector education institution of which at least three (3) years should be at managerial

Key responsibilities

Oversee administration of the Student Support Services Section.
Manage student counselling across the college.
Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support.
Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, arts and culture activities for students.
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 Section.

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 Qualifications 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

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