Deputy Director: Automotive

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Automotive Engineering or equivalent qualification. Qualified Artisan in Auto- related trade Be in possession of Assessor and Moderator certificate. A minimum of Five (5) years supervisory and technical training or trade test experience after qualifying as an Artisan. Valid driver’s license. Good knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations. Good knowledge of the Skills Development Act, National Qualification Framework, Occupational Qualifications Sub Framework, Occupational Health and Safety Act. Good knowledge of trade test regulations, Artisan recognition of prior learning (ARPL) processes, quality assurance and accreditation processes within trade testing. Skills: Ability to plan, organize, manage, and monitor activities and processes within the unit Ability, to implement and comply with related artisan policies and procedures, manage and assure the provision of trade testing services. Coordination and group facilitations skills. Skills to interpret and understand the policy. Skill to develop, improve and implement standard operating procedures and processes. Problem analysis, risk identification and report writing. Conflict management and general human and financial resource management skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Responsibilities

Manage ARPL technical evaluation and trade tests of candidates in relevant trades (Automotive fields). Manage moderation of trade tests in the automotive- related trades to ensure fair results. Manage and oversee the development of trade test instruction sheets, mark sheets and trade test aids. Develop and implement procedure manuals in the division. Manage performance training and development of staff. Manage the budget and procurement process of the automotive division. Manage the maintenance and servicing of assets and equipment in the division. Ensure that workshops comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act as Liaison Officer between INDLELA and Stakeholders. and Maintain accreditation of the automotive unit. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Notes

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”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026