PORT ELIZABETH TVET COLLEGE VACANCIES

​EXTERNAL ADVERT
 
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
POST: OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM PLUMBING LECTURER 
REF NO: TS15/2025PEC
SALARY: REQV14: R351 972.00 PA + 37% IN LIEU OF BENEFITS 
CENTRE: PORT ELIZABETH COLLEGE: IQHAYIYA CAMPUS 
NATURE OF 
APPOINTMENT: FIXED TERM: (END DATE: 31 DECEMBER 2025) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent should have a relevant Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4). Incumbent must be in possession of a recognised Diploma or equivalent qualification at REQV 13 level, along with a completed trade test as a qualified Plumber. Teachers’ qualification. An Education, Training and Development Practice (ETDP) qualification or a related qualification will be advantageous. Registration as an Assessor and/or Moderator with a relevant SETA, as well as with a recognised Professional Body, will serve as an added advantage. The ideal candidate must have sound knowledge of the plumbing industry, including applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks such as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations. Proven skills in lesson planning, training facilitation, and assessment of apprentices are essential. Candidates must demonstrate strong planning and organising abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to compile accurate reports. Key competencies include interpersonal skills, leadership and mentorship abilities, conceptual thinking, customer service orientation, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement. 
 
DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing theoretical and practical training in the Plumbing trade in line with the approved curriculum and lesson frameworks. Duties include the assessment and moderation of apprentices’ theoretical and practical competencies against predetermined programme requirements. The incumbent must ensure that all training equipment, workshops, and related resources are available, functional, and subject to regular inventory control. The role also includes performing administrative and reporting duties such as preparing training registers, maintaining apprentice files, and submitting required documentation to relevant authorities and oversight bodies. 
 
The candidate will be expected to attend industry-related workshops and prescribed training programmes to support ongoing professional development. Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the training environment is essential. Additional responsibilities include planning the delivery of the occupational qualification to adequately prepare apprentices for assessments and trade testing. Managing the scheduling of apprentices for both theoretical training and industry placement components of the programme. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms Zenia Plaatjies/ Ms Chantel Jansen 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). 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on the application. Only posted or hand-delivered applications will be considered. 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. 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.
 
APPLICATIONS: 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.
 
CLOSING DATE: 25 July 2025.