The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has announced several employment opportunities at Ingwe TVET College in the Eastern Cape and Umfolozi TVET College in KwaZulu-Natal. The available positions cover partnership development, supply chain management, risk management, labour relations and employee health and wellness.
The vacancies offer opportunities for suitably qualified candidates with experience in administration, project management, business development, supply chain management, human resources, risk management and related fields. All listed positions have a closing date of 4 September 2026, although some Umfolozi TVET College posts specifically close at 16:00.
Available DHET and TVET College Vacancies
| Position | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director: Partnership and Linkages – Admin | R605,742 p.a. |
| Assistant Director: Supply Chain and Asset Management | R487,197 p.a. |
| Senior Risk Management Officer | R413,001 p.a. |
| Senior Labour Relations Officer | R413,001 p.a. |
| Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner | R338,106 p.a. |
1. Assistant Director: Partnership and Linkages – Admin
Reference Number: ING/2026/08/02
Institution: Ingwe TVET College, Central Office
Salary: R605,742 per annum, Level 10, plus benefits
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
This position is suitable for candidates with qualifications and experience in project management, marketing, business development and partnership development.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A recognised National Diploma at NQF Level 6/7 in Project Management or Marketing.
- 3–5 years of experience in project management or business development.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of partnership development, marketing and entrepreneurship.
- Knowledge of financial management, the Public Service Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of business planning, feasibility analysis and administrative reporting.
- Computer skills.
- Strong negotiation, communication, project management, planning and organisational skills.
- Analytical thinking and client-orientation skills.
Key Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with potential partners, stakeholders and local businesses. Duties will include identifying collaboration opportunities, developing project proposals and business cases, and facilitating partnerships with industry, government and relevant organisations.
The position will also involve identifying income-generation and Work-Integrated Learning opportunities, coordinating tenders and funding proposals, managing government relations, conducting feasibility studies, preparing project budgets and negotiating service-level agreements. The successful candidate will further support SETA and accreditation processes, oversee student work placements and WIL initiatives, and ensure effective management of resources within the unit.
How to Apply
Applications may be hand-delivered to:
The Office of the Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Development
Ingwe TVET College
Admin Centre Office
Badibanise A/A
Mt Frere, 5090
Alternatively, applications can be emailed to cmanto-mati@ingwecollege.edu.za. Applicants must quote the relevant reference number.
2. Assistant Director: Supply Chain and Asset Management
Reference Number: ING/2026/08/01
Institution: Ingwe TVET College, Central Office
Salary: R487,197 per annum, Level 09, plus benefits
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
This position is aimed at experienced supply chain and procurement professionals who meet the required qualifications and supervisory experience.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12/NCV Level 4.
- A recognised National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or a related field.
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience at salary level 7 or 8 in Supply Chain Management.
- Experience specifically related to tender processes and logistics management.
- Knowledge of the PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations and BBBEE Act.
- Knowledge of the Supply Chain Management Framework.
- Understanding of demand planning, acquisition, logistics, asset disposal and supplier relationship management.
- Knowledge of asset management and National Treasury guidelines.
- Strong administrative, planning and organisational abilities.
- Financial management and report-writing skills.
- Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Computer literacy, leadership and people-management skills.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Key Duties
- The successful candidate will develop, implement, review and monitor SCM policies in accordance with legislation and regulations.
- Responsibilities will include overseeing procurement of goods and services, managing official orders, aligning procurement plans with the College budget and ensuring that purchasing activities are properly documented.
- The role will also involve demand and acquisition management, tender coordination, supporting bid committees and ensuring procurement supports preferential procurement objectives.
- Additional responsibilities include managing the College’s asset portfolio, maintaining the asset register, ensuring assets are barcoded and properly recorded, monitoring asset movements and facilitating asset disposal.
- The successful candidate will also maintain the supplier database, monitor supplier compliance and supervise staff within the unit.
How to Apply
Applications may be hand-delivered to:
The Office of the Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Development
Ingwe TVET College
Admin Centre Office
Badibanise A/A
Mt Frere, 5090
Or email the application to cmanto-mati@ingwecollege.edu.za. The relevant reference number must be quoted.
3. Senior Risk Management Officer
Reference Number: UMF50/08/2026
Institution: Umfolozi TVET College, Central Office
Posts: 1
Employment: Permanent
Salary: R413,001 per annum, Level 08, plus applicable public-sector benefits
Closing Date: 04 September 2026 at 16:00
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A recognised National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Risk Management, Internal Audit or an equivalent qualification.
- 3–5 years of experience in risk, fraud, ethics and integrity management or a related field.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts.
- Knowledge and understanding of the risk, fraud, ethics and integrity management environment.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Financial management and report-writing skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Client-orientation and project-management skills.
- Team leadership and people-management abilities.
- Integrity, commitment, proactiveness and professionalism.
Key Duties
The successful candidate will supervise and facilitate the provision of risk management services at the College. The role will also involve supporting fraud and anti-corruption services, ethics and integrity management, as well as awareness and training programmes relating to risk, fraud and integrity. The successful candidate will additionally supervise human, physical and financial resources.
How to Apply
Applications must be emailed to: Applications@umfolozi.edu.za, The post name and reference number must be included in the email subject line, Applications must be submitted as one PDF document and must not include copies of qualifications or other supporting documents at the application stage.
4. Senior Labour Relations Officer
Reference Number: UMF51/08/2026
Institution: Umfolozi TVET College, Central Office
Posts: 1
Employment: Permanent
Salary: R413,001 per annum, Level 08, plus applicable public-sector benefits
Closing Date: 04 September 2026 at 16:00
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A recognised National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Labour Relations, Employee Relations, Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification.
- 3–5 years of experience in labour relations, human resources or a related environment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act and public-service legislation and HR policies.
- Knowledge of PSSCBC resolutions.
- Knowledge of grievance and dispute-resolution processes.
- Knowledge of labour relations statutes and the International Labour Organization.
- Understanding of TVET/CET administration and the Higher Education sector.
- Knowledge of PERSAL.
- Strong investigation, negotiation, administration, planning and organisational skills.
- Report-writing, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and people-management abilities.
- Investigation and presentation skills.
- Integrity, ethics, commitment and professionalism.
A PERSAL Certificate would be an added advantage.
Key Duties
- The successful candidate will supervise and ensure proper implementation of labour-relations guidelines and processes.
- Responsibilities include overseeing disciplinary cases, grievances and disputes, managing misconduct processes, supporting collective bargaining and dispute resolution, representing the employer where required and monitoring litigation outcomes.
- The position will also involve maintaining sound employment relationships and monitoring PERSAL and databases relating to grievances, disputes, misconduct and collective bargaining.
How to Apply
Applications must be emailed to: Applications.central@umfolozi.edu.za The post name and reference number must appear in the email subject line., Applications must be submitted as one PDF document without qualifications attached.
5. Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner
Reference Number: UMF52/08/2026
Institution: Umfolozi TVET College, Central Office
Posts: 1
Employment: Permanent
Salary: R338,106 per annum, Level 07, plus applicable public-sector benefits
Closing Date: 04 September 2026 at 16:00
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Psychology, BA Social Work with Psychology as a major, Sports Science or an equivalent qualification.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office.
- 1–2 years of experience in an Employee Health and Wellness environment or related field.
- Knowledge of the Integrated Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework.
- Understanding of psychosocial, physical, financial and organisational wellness.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and TB management.
- Understanding of Health and Productivity, including PILLIR.
- Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment and Risk Quality Management, including COIDA processes.
- Counselling skills.
- Understanding of gender and disability programmes.
- Knowledge of research methods and PERSAL.
- Knowledge of Public Service regulations, PFMA and the Public Service Act.
- Understanding of recruitment, training, PMDS and IQMS processes.
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act and dispute-resolution processes.
- Knowledge of TVET/CET administration and the Higher Education sector.
- Strong administrative, planning, communication, problem-solving and computer skills.
- Good analytical, project-management, leadership and people-management skills.
Key Duties
The successful candidate will provide administrative support for the implementation of the Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework. Duties include supporting employee wellness programmes, assisting with initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS, TB and STIs, and providing logistical support for related awareness events in line with the national strategic plan.
General Application Requirements
Applicants for the Ingwe TVET College positions must use the new approved Z83 Application Form dated 1 January 2021 and submit it together with a detailed, recently updated CV containing three contactable references, including their telephone numbers and email addresses. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and other required documents. Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate by the time of the interview.
For the Umfolozi TVET College positions, applicants must submit a fully completed new Z83 form in line with DPSA requirements together with a detailed CV. Copies of qualifications and other supporting documents should not be included at the initial application stage. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified documents at the interview. A separate application must be submitted for each position applied for. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to qualification, citizenship, criminal-record and financial/asset-record checks. Candidates may also be required to complete pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date
The closing date for all five positions is 04 September 2026. The Umfolozi TVET College positions close at 16:00. Applicants are encouraged to carefully check the requirements, reference number and application method before submitting their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and candidates who have not been contacted within 60 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
