Department of Higher Education and Training·Northern Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
OperationsFull TimeInternship
-Closes 20 Nov 2026
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Northern Cape Rural TVET College, De Aar Campus
REQUIREMENTS :
Appropriate recognized Bachelor's degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Office Administration, Management Assistant or related field. Minimum 2/two years related experience. Digital literate and competent in Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
Competencies: Sound knowledge of general office administration procedures, secretarial support functions, and campus operational systems. Understanding of Public Service legislations, policies, regulations, and frameworks, including the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Employment Equity Act, and Labour Relations Act. Broad familiarity with the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector, Higher Education sector, and TVET college administration environments.
Basic understanding of corporate governance, cost centre budgetary principles, expenditure tracking, and cash flow management. Working knowledge of archiving standards, record-keeping requirements, and QMS (Quality Management Systems) compliance. Strong planning, organising, and time-management skills to coordinate campus enrolment plans, meetings, workshops, and administrative schedules.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client-oriented service delivery, staff support, and resolving administrative queries. Proficiency in report writing, compiling management presentations, and drafting departmental correspondence and procurement memos. Problem-solving and analytical skills to verify documentation, reconcile data exceptions, and monitor all staff attendance registers. Financial and administrative skills to handle purchase requisitions, invoice coordination, and basic cost-centre expenditure tracking.
2 Years of practical experience working within a busy administrative, corporate, or public sector office environment. Practical experience in coordinating human resource administrative functions, such as leave management, Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) documents, and disciplinary or grievance record-keeping. Hands-on experience in handling procurement processes, drafting requisitions, receiving goods, and maintaining structured filing and archiving systems in line with compliance regulations.
Experience in supporting student administration processes, including student registration, data capturing, document scanning, and examination coordination. Advanced qualifications (such as an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree) in Public Management, Administration, or Office Management and Technology will be an added advantage.
Prior working experience within a public TVET college environment will be an added advantage. Formal training or experience in financial record-keeping, asset management, or supply chain management within the public sector will be an added advantage. Experience with electronic student management information systems (IFSS / Coltech or similar TVET MIS platforms) will be an added advantage.
DUTIES :
Render administrative support services. Administer and coordinate Human Resource Services.
Provide procurement services. Maintain a proper filing system. Administer student registration and examination process.