Buffalo City TVET College Vacancies

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Closing date for applications: 9 October 2025 at 15:00

Candidates who are suitably qualified for the above positions should submit an official application form
(Z83 for support staff, the new Z83 available from any Public Service Department and EDP01 for
educators), a comprehensive CV and copies of the following: All relevant Qualifications must include
transcripts of subjects passed, a Driver’s license and ID, such copies need not to be certified when
applying for a post. Applicants must also provide, together with the work contact details, including email addresses of at least three work-related references to: Buffalo City Public TVET College, HR
Division, Private Bag 9016, East London 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner
of Lukin Road and King Street, Selborne, East London. Failure to submit the required documents
mentioned above or late submission your application will not be considered.

For enquiries: Ms N Mhlola-Miza on 043 880 0177

Application forms and the full advert are available on our website, www.bccollege.co.za.
The college reserves the right to verify any information received in applications. Selected candidates
will be subjected to a vetting process and personnel suitability check in terms of minimum information
security standards. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and may be subjected to a
competency assessment as part of the selection process. Submission of fraudulent documentation and
canvassing of Council members or College staff will immediately disqualify the candidate. If you have
not been contacted within 4 weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Preference will be given, but not limited to, to candidates from designated groups in terms of the
Employment Equity Act and the College’s Employment Equity Plan. The college reserves the right not
to appoint/fill this position.

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GROUNDSMAN

ACADEMIC SERVICES
JOHN KNOX BOKWE CAMPUS
SL2(Starting notch R138 486 p.a. plus benefits)
Reference: JKBG 01/25
Permanent appointment

REQUIREMENTS
Grade 10 or NCV level 2 Certificate, Minimum of one-year experience in a similar cleaning environment,
ability to work with students, lecturers and the public

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Maintenance and cleaning of grounds: Cutting of grass, gardening, cleaning of gutters, Maintenance of
buildings: Painting college offices, classrooms and passages; Varnishing of wooden cabinets/ doors/
walls and floor; Cleaning of walls in office, classrooms and toilets; Cutting down trees too close to
buildings; Minor repairs: Doors, windows, desks, tables, chairs, toilets, sinks and taps, General duties:
Moving of assets, loading and offloading of heavy assets; Setting up of hall during functions; Refuse
removal to central removal area for disposal; Cleaning of bush cutters and lawn mowers and checking
of oil levels; Washing of college vehicles; Opening and closing of college vehicle venues; Report on
any acts of vandalism.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work effectively under pressure and without
immediate supervision; Willingness to work after hours when required; Ability to work co-operatively
with the public, students and staff; Must be prepared to work, if the need arises, at any of the college
campuses; Must be prepared to take and implement instructions delegated by supervisor/managers.

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SUPERVISOR: CLEANING SERVICES

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
EAST LONDON CAMPUS
Reference: ELC 01/25
SL4 (Starting notch R193 359 p.a. plus benefits)
Permanent appointment

REQUIREMENTS
Grade 10 /ABET level 4; Minimum of 1-2 years in cleaning services environment; Knowledge of
facilities policies; Knowledge of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures; Knowledge of
hygiene; Storage requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Oversee cleaning services of offices, corridors, general kitchens, restrooms, elevators and
boardrooms; Manage and ensure the maintenance of cleaning materials and equipment; Ensure
maintenance and replacement of cleaning machines and equipment; Make requisition and issue
cleaning materials; Supervise cleaners; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide
guidance and advice to cleaner; Develop and update the cleaning roster.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Excellent management, administration, time management and organizational skills; good verbal and
written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Must be able to work under pressure, without
immediate supervision and adapt to changes in the sector; Positive attitude, with the ability and
willingness to learn; willingness to work after hours as required; Must be prepared to work, if the need
arises, at any of the college campuses; Must be prepared to take and implement instructions delegated
by supervisors/managers.

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SUPERVISOR: CLEANING SERVICES

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
ST MARKS CAMPUS
Reference: STM 01/25
SL4 (Starting notch R193 359 p.a. plus benefits)
Permanent appointment

REQUIREMENTS
Standard 8/Grade 10 or NCV Level 2 or equivalent qualification ;1-2 years’ relevant experience in
Cleaning Services environment; Knowledge of facilities policies; Knowledge of relevant legislation,
prescripts, policies and procedures; Knowledge of hygiene; Storage requirement.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Oversee cleaning services of offices, corridors, general kitchens, restrooms, elevators and boardrooms;
Manage and ensure the maintenance of cleaning materials and equipment; Ensure maintenance and
replacement of cleaning machines and equipment’s; Make requisition and issue cleaning materials;
Make requisition and issue cleaning materials Supervise cleaners; Perform administrative and related
functions; Provide guidance and advice to cleaners; Develop and update the cleaning roster.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Reading; Operating equipment; Communication; Operating equipment; Communication;
Communication (verbal and written); People management; Office management and administration;
Analytical; Computer literacy; Problem-solving; Planning and organizing; Disciplined.

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RECEPTIONIST

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
JOHN KNOX BOKWE CAMPUS
SL4(Starting notch R193 359 p.a. plus benefits)
Reference: JKBR 07/25
Permanent appointment

REQUIREMENTS
Matric or NCV Level 4; Client orientation and Customer focus; Good communication; \Telephone
etiquette; Client orientation and Customer focus; Good communication; Telephone etiquette.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Receive telephonic calls, messages and channel to relevant role players; Take messages and convey
to relevant role players; Maintain telephone database ;Welcome, receive and direct clients to relevant
units ;Receive and direct guest and students with respect and in professional manner; Provide clients
with relevant information; Maintain and control visitor register at reception; Provide relevant information
as required; Answer all relevant questions related to courses and refer technical faculty oriented
questions and queries to experts; Distribute college prospectus; Keep and maintain the filing system
for the front office; Operate office equipment such as fax machines and photocopiers; Print and issue
telephone accounts; Channel received faxes to relevant role players ;Liaise with internal and external
personnel; Take messages and convey to relevant role players; Maintain telephone directory; Allocate
pin codes when authorized; Keep record of all outgoing calls

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Good interpersonal Relations; Always Professional and friendly; Always willing to assist clients; Team
player; Reliability

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RECEPTIONIST

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
ST MARKS CAMPUS
Reference: STM 07/25
SL4 (Starting notch R193 359 p.a. plus benefits)
Permanent appointment

REQUIREMENTS
Matric or NCV Level 4; Client orientation and Customer focus; Good communication; Telephone
etiquette; Client orientation and Customer focus; Good communication; Telephone etiquette.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Receive telephonic calls, messages and channel to relevant role players; Take messages and convey
to relevant role players; Maintain telephone database ;Welcome, receive and direct clients to relevant
units ;Receive and direct guest and students with respect and in professional manner; Provide clients
with relevant information; Maintain and control visitor register at reception; Provide relevant information
as required; Answer all relevant questions related to courses and refer technical faculty oriented
questions and queries to experts; Distribute college prospectus; Keep and maintain the filing system
for the front office; Operate office equipment such as fax machines and photocopiers; Print and issue
telephone accounts; Channel received faxes to relevant role players ;Liaise with internal and external
personnel; Take messages and convey to relevant role players; Maintain telephone directory; Allocate
pin codes when authorized; Keep record of all outgoing calls.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Good interpersonal Relations; Always Professional and friendly; Always willing to assist clients; Team
player; Reliability

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SECRETARY TO DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: ACADEMIC SERVICES

SECRETARY TO DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: ACADEMIC SERVICES
ACADEMIC SERVICES
ADMIN CENTRE
Reference: AC 02/25
SL5 (Starting notch 228 321 p.a. plus benefits)
Permanent appointment

REQUIREMENTS
Matric or NCV Level 4 and any other training/ qualification that will enable the person to perform the
work satisfactorily; Knowledge of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures; Basic
knowledge of Records Management. Computer literacy (MS Word; MS excel; Outlook and internet);
Experience in a TVET College environment will be an added advantage; Fluency in written and
spoken words

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the manager. This will inter alia entail the following;
Receives telephone calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant
manager; Records appointments and events in the diary of the manager; Types documents for the
manager and other staff within the unit on a word processor; Operates office equipment like fax
machines and photocopiers; Provide a clerical support service to the manager. This will inter alia entail
the following; Liaises with travel agencies to make travel arrangements. Checks the arrangements when
the relevant documents are received; Arranges meetings and events for the manager and the staff in
the unit. Identifies venues, invites role players, organizes refreshments and sets up schedules for
meetings and events; Processes the travel and subsistence claims for the unit; Processes all invoices
that emanate from the activities of the work of the manager ;Records basic minutes of the meetings of
the manager where required ;Drafts routine correspondence and reports; Does filing of documents for
the manager and the unit where required; Administers matters like the leave registers and telephone
accounts ;Receives, records and distributes all incoming and outgoing documents; Handles the
procurement of standard items like stationery, refreshments etc; Collects all relevant documents to
enable the manager to prepare for meetings; Remains up to date with regard to prescripts/ policies and
procedures applicable to her/his work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Language Skills; Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and backgrounds; Good
telephone etiquette; Computer literacy; Sound organizational skills; Good people skills; High level of
reliability; Basic written communication skills; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Good grooming and
presentation; Maintain confidentiality

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We wish you all the best with your applications