Assistant Director: Student Support Services

About

Assistant director role overseeing student support services at Northern Cape Rural TVET College Central Office, Upington. Requires a psychology or social work qualification and at least five years' TVET-sector experience, including three years at managerial 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Appropriate recognized Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Psychology or Social Work.
• 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 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 CET Act (Continuing Education and Training Act) and the National Strategy for Learner Support.
• Knowledge of the NSFAS eligibility criteria and administration processes.
• Familiarity with the TVET College sector and Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) policies.
• Understanding of Student Governance (SRC) constitutions and electoral processes.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for student success.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and implement departmental mandates.
• Skills in budgeting and expenditure control.
• Proficiency in mediating student grievances and campus unrest.
• Strong verbal and written reporting skills for internal and external stakeholders as well as the College Council.
• Ability to interpret student performance and wellness data to inform relevant interventions.