FET College Principal (Reference DHET 49/04/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Higher Education and Training

Location: Cape Town

Salary: All inclusive remuneration package R719 613 per annum

Requirements:
Minimum of a recognised B Degree plus accredited training and courses in management practices. Also have worked in the skills development and related environment. An 8 years’ working experience in the FET sector with a minimum of 5 years at managerial level. Experience in the Post Schooling Education and Training sector will be an added advantage. Extensive experience in any or all of the following general management spheres: college/education institution management, strategy management, education management. Human Resource Management and Development. Proven management skills and a track record in the preparation, implementation and management of strategic, operational and financial plans and projects. Ability to design internal systems and controls to ensure sound organisational governance, management and control. Ability to design internal systems and controls to ensure sound financial management. Proven computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Proven report writing and presentation skills. The public FET college sector and its regulatory and legislative framework. Education and institutional management principles, methodologies and procedures. Governance and public sector management reporting requirements. Strategic capability and leadership, Client orientation and customer focus, Financial management, People management and empowerment, Communication. Stakeholder Management. A valid Code EB drivers’ licence.

Duties:
To drive the efficient and effective implementation of college governance frameworks and systems; and functioning of governance structures, including the college council and the academic board. To build and foster an effective management team that plans and executes the college mandate in an integrated, compliant and performance-focused manner. To fulfil the role of accounting officer of the college by establishing and monitoring college financial and supply chain management systems towards the achievement of strategic goals and in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations. To establish and monitor effective human capital management and stakeholder engagement systems incorporating both marketing and communication. To create a platform for effective management decision-making through the establishment of an accurate and accessible information management platform. To lead the development and delivery of responsive vocational and occupational curricula and programmes and monitor the associated quality assurance programme and impact on student performance and placement. To operationalise business partnerships and linkages that translates into student placements, workplace based learning and articulation. To establish and manage a student management framework and system that facilitates student governance and provides all enrolled students with holistic academic and social support. To establish and lead college infrastructure and estate management system that assures the acquisition, maintenance, management and disposal of physical resources that facilitates the achievement of strategic and operational objectives. Facilitate articulation and upward progression.

Enquiries: Mr D Sebela 012 312 5512

Note:
To strategically manage the College and to support the College Council; the Provincial Department of Education and the national Department of Higher Education and Training in accordance with the Further Education and Training Colleges Act (2006) and all other relevant legislation. To facilitate strategic partnerships and ensure work placement.

The department is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity: (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of posts and a candidate whose appointment, transfer or promotion will promote representivity will receive preference.

Applications:
Please Forward Your Application, Quoting The Reference Number To: The Director-General, Department Of Higher Education And Training, Private Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001 Or Hand Deliver To: 123 Francis Baard Street, (Old Name 123 Schoeman Street), Cnr Sophie De Bruyn & Francis Baard Street, (Old Name Cnr Schubart & Schoeman), Pretoria, Reception Area.

Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications. The successful candidate will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. Interviewed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment where necessary. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed applicants.

Reference number: DHET 49/04/2013

Closing date: 3 May 2013