Assistant Director: Student Support Services REF NO: SSS/18/2026

Department of Higher Education and Training
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Education & Teaching
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Job Description

(This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply if they are still interested in the post) 

SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector 

CENTRE : Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office 

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA in Social Work (Major in Psychology) or equivalent qualification. 3–5 years’ relevant experience in an educational institution. A valid driver’s license.
  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) Knowledge of PSET and CET Act; Teaching and Learning, Skills Development Act, National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act. Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework;
  • The following skills are required: Administrative; planning and organizing; financial management; report writing; communication and interpersonal; problem solving; client oriented; analytical; project management; team leadership; and people management. Sound financial planning and management competencies. Excellent report writing skills and processing skills. Advantageous. 

DUTIES :

  • Oversee administration of the students support services unit; Manage students counselling across the college; Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support; Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, 25 arts and culture activities for student;
  • 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 unit. 

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryEducation & Teaching
Experience3+ years
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date16 November 2026
Department of Higher Education and Training
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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