About the Role
The Department of Higher Education and Training is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Financial Planning to join their team in Pretoria. This vital role plays a significant part in ensuring that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges receive the necessary funding for infrastructure improvements. By utilizing various costing models, you will allocate essential resources that will enhance educational facilities, ultimately benefiting students and the community. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of education and vocational training available in South Africa.
As an Assistant Director, you will maintain a comprehensive database of infrastructure needs across various institutions. This includes gathering and analyzing data to develop national norms and standards for funding, ensuring that TVET colleges can provide the best possible environment for learning. Your work will not only support current students but also shape the future workforce of South Africa, making a meaningful difference in the public service landscape.
About the Department
The Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to providing quality education and training that meets the needs of the economy and society. Its mandate includes overseeing TVET colleges, ensuring they are well-funded and equipped to deliver high-quality vocational training. Working within this department means being part of a team that values education as a cornerstone for personal and professional development, contributing to the country’s growth and prosperity.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and manage budgets for infrastructure funding at TVET colleges.
- Allocate funding based on the priority and criticality of infrastructure conditions.
- Keep accurate records of infrastructure needs at college and campus levels.
- Analyze data to establish national funding norms and standards for TVET infrastructure.
- Draft and review infrastructure funding norms to ensure they align with educational policies.
- Create advocacy strategies to promote the infrastructure funding norms.
- Conduct readiness assessments for implementing funding policies.
- Manage funding payments to TVET colleges efficiently.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and targets.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Financial Management, Economics, Built Environment, Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in funding frameworks and policies.
- Strong knowledge of education policies and legislation related to public colleges.
- Proficiency in policy analysis, development, and implementation.
- Financial management skills and knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Competency in MS Word and Excel, along with a valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below to apply.
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Requirements
An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management / Economics / Built Environment / Accounting /or an equivalent qualification.A Built Environment together with bachelor’s in commerce with Economics / Financial Management qualifications as well as advanced qualification will be an added advantage.
At least three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience, preferably in funding frameworks and policies.
Extensive knowledge and insight into the education policies and legislations for public colleges.
Policy analysis, development, and implementation skills.
Financial Management skills.
Knowledge of the policies and legislative framework in Technical and Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) colleges, and Public Finance Management Act.
Financial analytical and research skills.
Basic knowledge of the built environment.
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 literate with basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel skills.
Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel extensively and as and when required.
Job Duties
Use various models including costing models to determine the budgets for infrastructure funding.Allocate funding to TVET Colleges based on the priority and criticality of the infrastructure conditions and make transfers.
Keep date of the infrastructure needs at various institutions which will be at college and campus level.
Gather, analyse, and utilise data for the development of National Norms and Standards for funding infrastructure of Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges.
Draft and review of the infrastructure funding norms for Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges.
Develop and manage advocacy strategy of the infrastructure funding norms.
Develop models for implementation for infrastructure funding policy.
Conduct readiness assessment for implementation of the infrastructure funding norms.
Responsible for implementation of the infrastructure funding norms.
Manage payments of infrastructure funds to the TVET Colleges.
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All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
