Assistant Director: Occupational Skills & Projects

Assistant Director: Occupational Skills & Projects – Tshwane North TVET College (Permanent Senior Post 2026/27)

Organisation: Tshwane North TVET College (Central Office) – Department of Higher Education and Training Job Type: Full-time Permanent (Public Service Level 10) Salary & Benefits Package:

• R582 444 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Government pension (GEPF) + medical aid subsidy
• Housing allowance + annual service bonus
• 13th cheque + performance bonus (up to 18%)
• 22+ days leave per year Location: Central Office, Pretoria North (corner Francis Baard & Sophie de Bruyn Streets – 10 min from Pretoria CBD) Reference Number: TNC/CO/26-11/01 Reporting to: Deputy Principal: Innovation & Development

This Is Not a Normal Lecturer Job – This Is a Senior Management Role You will run the entire occupational skills, learnerships, and short-skills programmes portfolio for one of Gauteng’s biggest and most successful TVET colleges (over 40 000 students across 7 campuses). Real day-to-day highlights:

• You decide which new learnerships the college offers in 2026/27 – Solar Installation, Cyber Security, Welding 4.0, Early Childhood Development Level 5, etc.
• You bring in millions of rands in SETA funding every year (merSETA, CETA, EWSETA, etc.).
• You negotiate directly with big companies (BMW Rosslyn, Ford Silverton, Eskom, Transnet) for workplace placement of hundreds of students.
• You manage a team of project coordinators, facilitators, and admin staff.
• You sit on the College Academic Board and influence the entire direction of skills training in northern Gauteng.
• You get to travel to campuses, industry partners, and SETA offices – this is not a desk-only job.

Key Responsibilities (You Will Own These)

• Hunt down new funding opportunities and write winning SETA discretionary grant applications worth R10m–R50m per year
• Design brand-new occupational programmes that actually match what employers in Tshwane need tomorrow
• Run full learnership projects from start to finish: recruit students, appoint facilitators, buy tools, place students in workplaces, track stipends, certify everyone
• Build and maintain relationships with every major SETA, local municipalities, and big employers in Pretoria North, Rosslyn, Soshanguve, and Hammanskraal
• Make sure every programme is 100% quality compliant (assessment, moderation, SAQA registration, DHET reporting)
• Manage a multi-million rand budget and report monthly to the Principal and Council
• Supervise and grow a team of 8–15 people (performance contracts, training, discipline)
• Set up industry-standard workshops and simulation labs on campus
• Represent the college at national TVET skills forums and DHET/SETA events

Requirements – They Are Non-Negotiable

• Grade 12 + a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, TVET Management, Project Management, Human Resource Development or related field (NQF 7 minimum)
• Minimum 3 years supervisory/managerial experience in education, skills development, learnerships, or teaching & learning
• Proven track record of working with SETAs, managing grants, or running occupational programmes
• Valid driver’s licence and own car (you will travel between campuses and companies)
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office + project management software)
• Deep knowledge of: – TVET sector legislation (CET Act, NCV, NATED, QCTO) – SETA landscape and discretionary grant processes – Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) basics
• Strong report writing and presentation skills (you will present to Council and SETAs)

Advantage (Will Push You Straight to Interview)

• Honours or Master’s degree in Education or Skills Development
• Experience as a SETA project manager or TVET college skills development coordinator
• Existing relationships with merSETA, CETA, EWSETA, or TETA
• SACE registration or assessor/moderator qualifications

How to Apply – Do It Exactly Like This

1. Go to the official Tshwane North TVET College careers page: www.tnc.edu.za/vacancies
2. Download and complete the new Z83 form (every section – no blanks)
3. Prepare one PDF containing: – Z83 – Detailed CV with contactable referees – Certified ID copy (not older than 6 months) – Certified copies of all qualifications – Proof of supervisory experience (appointment letters or references)
4. Email everything to recruitment@tnc.edu.za with subject line: “Assistant Director: Occupational Skills & Projects – TNC/CO/26-11/01” OR hand-deliver to Central Office HR Department (ask for security register)

Critical Dates

• Advert opens: 15 January 2026
• Closing date: 14 February 2026 at 14:00 sharp
• Shortlisting & interviews: March 2026
• Appointment date: 1 May 2026

Enquiries

• Mr TH Ngubane: (012) 401 1989
• Ms JM Nyalunga: (012) 401 1940 (Only call if you have a real problem submitting – no “have you received my CV?” calls)

Final Notes

• This is a re-advertisement – previous applicants must re-apply.
• Employment Equity targets apply – African, Coloured, Indian, White females and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
• If you are not contacted by 30 April 2026, consider your application unsuccessful.
• The college reserves the right not to appoint if no suitable candidate is found.