Assistant Director: Partnership and Linkages

About

Manages partnerships, business opportunities, research initiatives and work-integrated learning support for Western TVET College. This permanent PERSAL appointment requires a relevant three-year diploma or degree and 3–5 years’ relevant experience, including 2–3 years at supervisory level. Job grade: Level 10. Salary: R605 742 per annum, plus benefits. Terms of service: Permanent (PERSAL Appointment). Reference: CORP/ASD/PART-LINK/03. Duty station: Corporate Office.

How to apply

Hand deliver your application or email it to asdpartlink@westcol.co.za in PDF format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760. Include a signed, fully completed new Z83 form and a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Provide inputs in developing growth partnership strategies and plans.
• Establish a database of local business and other linkages.
• Participate in business forums and identify project opportunities.
• Develop project proposals and plans for joint initiatives.
• Establish, maintain and retain partnership with industry and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for college income generation.
• Coordinate the submission of tenders and funding proposals.
• Develop and update schedule of local government projects and opportunities.
• Conduct feasibility studies for all new and proposed projects.
• Negotiate and initiate signing of Memorandum of Understandings, service level agreements and or contracts with clients.
• Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
• Ensure that an effective system is in place to assist learners to find job placement.
• Oversee SETA discretionary and special grant applications.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Project Management/Marketing or a relevant qualification.
• Must have minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in Project Management or Business Development environment of which 2-3 years should be on supervisory level.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.