About the Role
The Western TVET College is seeking a dynamic and proactive Assistant Director: Partnership and Linkages to join their Corporate Office in Randfontein, South Africa. This role is pivotal in fostering partnerships that enhance vocational education and training, ensuring that students are well-prepared to enter a competitive job market. The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing vital connections with industry stakeholders and local businesses, which ultimately benefits the community by creating opportunities for students to gain practical experience and employment.
In this role, you will engage in a variety of projects designed to develop growth strategies and build a network of partnerships that align with the college’s core mission. Your contributions will not only support the college’s objectives but also strengthen ties within the local community, making a lasting impact on the lives of students and their future employers.
About the Department
The Western TVET College is dedicated to providing quality vocational education and training that meets the needs of both learners and the economy. The department’s mission is to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their chosen careers while fostering relationships with businesses and government entities. Working here means being part of a transformative journey that supports individuals and communities towards sustainable development.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement growth partnership strategies and plans.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive database of local businesses and stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue project opportunities through active participation in business forums.
- Create project proposals and plans for collaborative initiatives.
- Facilitate seamless handover processes with college managers for initiated projects.
- Analyze local and provincial government projects for potential collaboration.
- Conduct feasibility studies for new projects and develop associated budgets.
- Oversee the student work placement process, ensuring alignment with job market needs.
- Negotiate employment opportunities with employers for college graduates.
- Ensure compliance with SETA regulations and manage grant applications.
What You’ll Need
- Matric/Grade 12 Certificate plus a recognized 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Marketing, or a relevant qualification.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Management or Business Development, with 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
- Proficiency in computer applications and a valid driver’s license.
- Strong understanding of partnership building, financial management, and public service regulations.
- Excellent skills in negotiation, problem-solving, project management, and administrative tasks.
How to Apply
Please hand deliver your application or email it in a PDF format as a single attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.
Requirements
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.
Competencies, Knowledge, And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of Building partnerships.
Must be innovative.
Knowledge of Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury regulations and other frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of administration reporting process and procedures.
Should have strong marketing and entrepreneur insight, financial Management, mobilising resources, interpretation of statutes, business planning and visibility analysis.
Should have strong administrative, planning, organising, report writing, negotiation, problem solving, project management and people management skills.
Job Duties
Partnerships Management: 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.
Facilitate handover with the College managers.
Establish, maintain and retain partnership with industry and relevant stakeholders.
Business opportunities scanning: Identify opportunities for college income generation.
Establish work environment simulation potential.
Provide market needs business case rationale for all opportunities.
Identify appropriate partner or service provider.
Coordinate the submission of tenders and funding proposals.
Provide information and reports on programmes, funding and partnership to DHET and other stakeholders.
Local and Provincial government relations: Develop and update schedule of local government projects and opportunities.
Identify College synergies potential contribution to provincial departments.
Build relationships with relevant stakeholders, establish a database of key contacts and participate in meetings as appropriate.
Develop proposals for partnering on specific practical opportunities aligned with College core business.
Research Management: Conduct feasibility studies for all new and proposed projects.
Develop the 28 project and budget.
Partner with relevant research organisations.
Negotiate and initiate signing of Memorandum of Understandings, service level agreements and or contracts with clients.
Provide training and support on SETA and contractual compliance matters.
Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manger.
Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Ensure that the TVET college student placement and WIL policy is in place and adhered to.
Analyse the job market, identify scarce skills and match available opportunities with college programme mix.
Ensure that an effective system is in place to assist learners to find job placement.
Identify potential partners and networks to benefit and support existing graduates.
Negotiate the employment opportunities with the employers.
Oversee SETA discretionary and special grant applications.
Ensure that they attend the strategic meeting with SETA to negotiate graduate‘s placement and facilitate the signatory of Memorandum of Understandings (MoU’s) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoAs).
