Assistant Director: Partnership and Linkages

About

Assistant director role at Northern Cape Rural TVET College Central Office in Upington, focused on partnerships, student placements, fundraising and stakeholder reporting. Requires a relevant degree or diploma and seven years' relevant experience, including three at supervisory level. Job grade: Level 10. Salary: R605 742 per annum. Reference: NCRTVET/685/10/2026/SUP/RS/PL/CTO/03. Duty station: Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Central Office Upington.

How to apply

Apply online at https://ncrz83.ngnscan.co.za/. Submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents, a fully signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership Development and Management: Identify, establish, and maintain strategic alliances with industry partners, government departments, SETAs, and NGOs.
• 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 program 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.
• Manage the Section’s budget, supervise staff performance, and ensure all activities align with the College’s Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plan (APP).

Qualifications

• Appropriate recognized Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business Management, or related field.
• 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 level.
• Registration with a professional body (e.g., SACE or HPCSA) etc.
• Digital literate and competent in Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• In-depth understanding of the TVET College sector and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) strategic goals.
• Knowledge of the CET Act, PFMA, and National Skills Development Plan (NSDP).
• Understanding of SETA landscapes, apprenticeship models, and work-integrated learning (WIL) policies.
• Familiarity with the BBBEE Act and its implications for corporate social investment and partnerships.
• Ability to build and maintain high-level relationships with industry, government, and NGOs.
• Proven ability to secure Memoranda of Understanding (MoU’s) and funding.
• Overseeing multiple partnership projects from inception to evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written reporting skills for executive-level presentations.
• Ability to manage budgets and monitor the ROI of various linkages.
• Proven track record in facilitating placements for students in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL).