ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DONOR GRANT SUPPORT

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: Chief Financial Officer Directorate: Development Support

Reference number: DHET 26/09/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Prospective candidates should be in possession of a three-year Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Public / Business Administration /Financial Management or equivalent qualification. A relevant post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage and be proactive, effective with ability to work in a diverse team. Experience of three (3) to five (5) years in education and training and skills to provide support to a relevant project will be strongly recommended. Apart from project management, the candidate should have financial management backed by at least three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in project grants local and international donor funds management at junior management level. A qualification in Financial Management is an added advantage. In addition, the successful candidate must have proficiency in MS Office Packages as well as communication and report writing skills.

Duties

The successful candidate will primarily be required to: Assist in the coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation of the grants and donor funded projects. Assist in compiling quarterly semester performance reports on projects funded by grants and donors. Assist in ensuring strict adherence to reporting procedures of projects and deadlines. Assist in the coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation of the grants and donor funded projects. Provide administrative support to grants and other donor funded project committees for the post school sector. Develop and maintain the database on various projects. Evaluate projects proposals and appraise Business Plans for the effective and efficient utilization of project funds. Manage the interface with different stakeholders of the DHET at the required level. Perform other duties delegated from time to time in the Directorate. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send your application

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Note

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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