The National Skills Fund (NSF) is seeking a qualified Deputy Director for Bursaries Monitoring in Pretoria. This Level 12 position offers an all-inclusive remuneration package of R1,059,105 per annum. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Public Administration, HR Management, or a related field, with at least five years of project management experience, including three to five years at Assistant Director level. Key responsibilities include managing bursary monitoring, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and compliance with NSF policies. Applicants must have knowledge of the Skills Development Act, PFMA, and public service regulations. The closing date for applications is 20 June 2025. Apply online via the DHET website or GTAC recruitment portal. Preference will be given to candidates promoting representativity in race, gender, and disability.
POST: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BURSARIES MONITORING
REFNO: NSF03/05/2025 Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund Directorate: Bursaries This post is being re-advertised and candidates who had previously applied may re-apply
SALARY: R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration, Human Resources Management or related qualification.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in Project Management and managing resources with at least three (3) to five (5) years’ proven work experience at an Assistant Director level.
- Knowledge of Public service and NSF mandates and strategies.
- Knowledge of the education system and pedagogy, post school education framework, government wide legislation.
- Legislative knowledge and prescripts e.g.
- Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Public Service Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations, General knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
- Further skills and competency requirement relate to strategic capability and leadership and communication management and people management and empowerment, problem solving and analysis, technical proficiency, project management.
- Good computer skills and a valid driver’s licence is a requirement.
- Candidate must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meet communication requirements within tight time frames..
DUTIES:
- Managing and monitoring bursaries within NSF.
- Managing the co-ordination of site visits by Assistant Director within directorate.
- Assigning bursar recipients to Assistant Director: Bursaries Monitoring and Managing the collection of information by Assistant Director: Bursary monitoring for monitoring and reporting purposes.
- Managing the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation log frame within NSF.
- Managing the monitoring of bursary agency sites and student performance against the monitoring and evaluation log frame.
- Defining directorate performance indicators.
- Updating the monitoring and evaluation framework with monthly indicators.
- Managing bursary monitoring reporting within NSF.
- Reviewing monthly reports from monitoring officers to monitor and report on the status and progress of bursaries funded by NSF and adherence to agreements by bursary agencies.
- Developing lessons learned based on information collected from Assistant Director within the directorate.
- Ensuring that all documents 18 related to bursary monitoring are submitted for knowledge management purposes and in accordance with knowledge management policy and process.
- Managing stakeholders within NSF.
- Engaging and maintaining relationship with institutions and bursary agency sites.
- Engaging with internal stakeholders within NSF on the progress and impact of bursaries funded by the NSF.
- Managing resources of the directorate.
- Monitoring expenditure for the directorate against the allocated budget within NSF.
- Managing the performance of employees in line with PMDS Policy.
- Providing employees with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives and meet the targets of the directorates.
- Supporting the implementation of all management decision.
- Managing employees related matters within the directorate.
- Adhere at all times to the values of NSF.
- Prepare monthly reports and make presentations as required.
- Participating as an active member of the NSF..
ENQUIRIES: Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els 012 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki Tel No: (012) 943 3161
APPLICATIONS:
The adverts can be accessed on DHET Website at www.dhet.gov.za or https://www.dhet.gov.za/sitepages/careers.aspx and Will Be Placed on the DPSA Circular a Skilled and Capable Workforce for An Inclusive Growth” The Full Details for T Please register or if you are already registered, sign in and apply for this position on the GTAC recruitment website https://erecruitment.gtac.gov.za/erecruitment/.
NOTE:
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and following the easy prompts/instructions.
Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2) copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s licence, and any other document (where required).
A fully completed and signed (electronic signature) Z83 form will be considered.
A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete the form and digital signature.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment.
One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will take place without the successful completion of 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 representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.
Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all NSF posts”..
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