DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: CORPORATE SERVICES

Job Overview

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Deputy Principal: Corporate Services for Gauteng CET College. This Level 12 position offers an all-inclusive remuneration package of R1,101,468 per annum. Applicants must hold an NQF Level 7 bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management/Development or a related field, alongside 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years at junior management level within a corporate services environment. Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership in HR, IT, marketing, facilities management, and governance. Applications must be submitted online using the new Z83 form.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 conducive 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.
• 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.

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