ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Department of Higher Education and Training

Reference number: PS01/2026DHET
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10), (plus benefits)
Centre: Port Elizabeth TVET College (Central Office)
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 5 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Incumbent should have a relevant Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4). National Diploma (NQF level6)/ Degree in Information Management, Computing or relevant qualification. The candidate must have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience at supervisory level on salary level 7 or 8 in Information Technology or any relevant knowledge. Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges including knowledge of the TVETMIS system, annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions. Knowledge and understanding of Information Management. Knowledge, understanding, application and interpretation of office management, Adapt IT, COLTECH, data warehouse and IT prescripts. Administrative, planning and organizing, financial management, report writing, communication and interpersonal, problem solving, computer literacy, analytical, client oriented, project management, team leadership, planning and organizing and people management. Have the following attributes, Client service focus, integrity, committed, proactive and loyal.

Duties

TVET MIS management, capturing and data extraction for the college. Set up the system in readiness for enrolment and support other processes. Control the quality of captured data and report if there are errors. Maintain the college TVET MIS system. Manage the student data. Use various tools, extract data to facilitate statistical reporting. Interact with service provider regarding upgrades and request for assistance. Maintain data on student registration. Compile reports on to management, Submit monthly report on skills & leanership on monthly basis. Compile, monitor academic examination and staff statistics of the college and submit reports on quarterly basis to management and DHET. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports as requested. Maintain, capture and validate inputs captured on ITS student and other related systems. Set up the student system for registration of students and ensure creditability and reliability. Maintain the Adapt IT, COLTECH, student system and other related system. Monitor capturing, quality control, validation, run procedure, create file and ensure that entries are sent to DHET head office. Management of human, physical and financial resources. Render management service to the staff. Ensure completion of performance agreements by all employees in the unit. Supervision of staff.

Where to send your application

Please hand deliver your application, quoting the reference number to: The Office of the Deputy Principal: Corporate Services: Port Elizabeth TVET College; Erica Central Campus; 1 Richmond Park Drive; Richmond Hill; Port Elizabeth 6001; Reception Area or post your application to: Private Bag X6040; Port Elizabeth, 6000 or email to: recruit@pec.edu.za

Enquiries

Ms Chantel Jansen/ Ms Zenia Plaatjies Tel No: (041) 509 6000

Note

All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application Form (dated 1 January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA Website or any Public Service Department website. The new Z83 Application Form must be fully completed and duly signed. The Z83 Application Form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses). Statement of results to be attached to application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizenship, and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. 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. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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