DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: CORPORATE SERVICE (THREE POSTS)

An appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management/ Development or related qualification. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant work experience of which three (3) years’ experience at a junior management level in corporate services environment. An understanding of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s strategic vision and priorities. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Employment of Educators Act, Labour Relations Act and Public Financial Management Act. Knowledge of policies and legislative frameworks governing education and training as well as the Public Service and Employment Service in South Africa. Experience in managing people and projects with the ability to plan strategically. An ability to develop, support and monitor the implementation of policies and the ability to work in a team environment, good project management and computer skills. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Excel, Ms Excess and Ms Outlook). A valid driver’s license. DUTIES: Provide strategic leadership in the areas of Human Resource, IT, Marketing, Facilities Management, Records Management, Labour Relations and Governance. Oversee the entire day to day operational requirement of the HR, Marketing and IT functions including those activities in the campus. Render communication and information technology services to meet the specific needs of the college. Accountable for the effective delivery of service in each of these areas. Facilitate and drive the timely and accurate preparation of the college’s annual budget in line with Strategic priorities. Coordinate and driver the preparation for the annual review of the college’s strategic plan. Prepare quarterly reports as per annual performance plan and ensure the compilation f the annual report and strategic plan of the college. Encourage and builds an organisational climate conductive to optimal performance through implementing change management. Develop and implement best practice policies, procedure, and internal control systems to ensure effective corporate governance. Ensure the provision of appropriate and cost-effective service. Oversee the proper and effective management of the college’s assets and facilities. Ensure the provision of appropriate and cost-effective services. Manage human resources and corporate management service affairs in the college. Provide guidance and adequate support and development of the staff. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, regulations, rules and regulations pertaining to Corporate Services. Responsible for IT and information management solutions to meet the specific needs of the Region. Responsible for communication and marketing for the Regional Office. Ensure development of PMDS of staff. Monitor quality control of work and develop annual performance plan. Monitor the planning, organisation and delegation of work. An appropriate bachelor’s degree in commerce/Advanced diploma or equivalent qualification in Economics/Accounting and/or Financial Management. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years, preferably in funding frameworks and policies with at least three (3) to five (5) years of work experience at the Junior Management level. Extensive knowledge and insight into the education policies and legislations for public colleges. Experience in financial management in a government environment will be an added advantage. Policy analysis, development, and implementation skills. Knowledge of the policies or legislative framework in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges, Public Finance Management Act. Good financial analysis and research skills. Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team and to work under pressure. Meet tight deadlines and be target driven. Computer literacy; with extensive knowledge of MS Word and Excel skills. A postgraduate degree or Diploma in Economics or Finance will be an added advantage. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license. DUTIES: Develop the Programme funding policy in support of education and training delivery in TVET Colleges and monitor its implementation. Analyse, interpret and apply both financial and non-financial data for infrastructure funding policy development. Gather, analyse, and utilise data for the development of national Norms and Standards for Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Colleges. Research and analysis of emerging issues to inform the development and the review of funding norms. Benchmarking against other financing policies globally. Research and analysis of emerging issues to inform development and the review of programme funding norms and standards. Plan the equitable distribution of funding 6 in support of policies for education and training delivery in the Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Colleges. Manage models for planning equitable pro-poor funding. Determining required education inputs. Analyse and interpret emerging and evolving conditions for review of the funding policies where circumstances demand and/or at certain intervals. Manage the development, review, and implementation of an equitable funding framework for Training and Vocational Educational and Colleges. Manage and monitor implementation to ensure compliance with the funding norms. Facilitate reporting on the implementation of the funding policy to identify areas for improvement as well as maintain and sustain best practices. Analyse, interpret and apply both financial and non-financial data for financial policy development.

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