Buffalo City TVET College Vacancies – Apply by 09 October 2025
Vacancies
1) GROUNDSMAN โ R138 486 p.a. + benefits
Directorate: Academic Services
Campus: John Knox Bokwe
Level: SL2 โข Ref: JKBG 01/25 โข Appointment: Permanent
Minimum requirements:
-Grade 10 or NCV Level 2
-โฅ 1 year experience in a cleaning/grounds environment
-Ability to work with students, lecturers, and the public
Key performance areas:
-Grounds upkeep (grass cutting, gardening, gutters)
-Building care (painting, varnishing, cleaning of walls/toilets)
-Minor repairs (doors, windows, furniture, toilets, taps)
-General duties (moving/handling assets, hall setup, refuse removal)
-Basic equipment care (bush cutters, lawn mowers, oil checks)
-Vehicle washing; opening/closing venues; reporting vandalism
Skills & competencies:
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills; able to work under pressure with minimal supervision; willingness to work after hours; cooperative team player; willing to work across campuses; follows instructions.
2) SUPERVISOR: CLEANING SERVICES ร2 โ R193 359 p.a. + benefits
Directorate: General Administration Support Services
- Campus 1: East London โข Ref: ELC 01/25 โข Level: SL4 โข Appointment: Permanent
- Campus 2: St Marks โข Ref: STM 01/25 โข Level: SL4 โข Appointment: Permanent
Minimum requirements:
-Standard 8/Grade 10 or NCV Level 2 / ABET 4
–1โ2 years cleaning services experience
-Knowledge of facilities policies, relevant legislation, hygiene and storage requirements
Key performance areas:
-Oversee cleaning of offices, corridors, kitchens, restrooms, lifts, boardrooms
-Maintain/replace cleaning materials and equipment; requisitions & issuing
-Supervise cleaners; admin & related functions; guidance & advice
-Develop and update cleaning rosters
Skills & competencies:
Strong management, administration, time management, organisation, and communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and adapt; willingness to learn and work after hours; mobility across campuses; follows supervisory instructions; computer literacy and problem-solving (STM role notes).
3) RECEPTIONIST ร2 โ R193 359 p.a. + benefits
Directorate: General Administration Support Services
- Campus 1: John Knox Bokwe โข Ref: JKBR 07/25 โข Level: SL4 โข Appointment: Permanent
- Campus 2: St Marks โข Ref: STM 07/25 โข Level: SL4 โข Appointment: Permanent
Minimum requirements:
–Matric / NCV Level 4
-Client orientation and customer focus
-Good communication and telephone etiquette
Key performance areas:
-Receive/screen calls; take and relay messages; maintain telephone directory/database
-Front-of-house: welcome, direct and assist visitors/students; maintain visitor register
-Provide general information (course queries to be referred to relevant faculty)
-Distribute prospectus; filing for front office; operate fax/photocopier
-Print/issue telephone accounts; channel faxes; allocate PIN codes (when authorised)
-Keep records of outgoing calls; liaise internally and externally
Skills & competencies:
Professional, friendly, service-oriented; strong interpersonal skills; teamwork; reliability.
4) SECRETARY TO DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: ACADEMIC SERVICES โ R228 321 p.a. + benefits
Directorate: Academic Services
Campus: Admin Centre โข Ref: AC 02/25 โข Level: SL5 โข Appointment: Permanent
Minimum requirements:
–Matric / NCV Level 4 plus any training/qualification enabling satisfactory performance
-Knowledge of legislation, prescripts, policies & procedures
-Basic Records Management knowledge
-Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
-TVET College experience an advantage; fluent written & spoken communication
Key performance areas:
-Full secretarial & reception support to the DP: diary, calls, typing, office equipment
-Clerical support: travel bookings, meeting/event coordination (venues, invites, catering, schedules)
-Process T&S claims and invoices; minute basic meetings; draft routine correspondence & reports
-Filing, leave registers, telephone accounts; document receipt/distribution; stationery & refreshment procurement
-Compile packs/prep documents for meetings; stay current with applicable prescripts/policies
Skills & competencies:
Excellent language and telephone skills; strong computer and organisational skills; people skills; reliability; written communication; tact and discretion; professional grooming; confidentiality.