Our client a leading organisation that focuses on enhancing skills and competencies within the public sector is seeking a qualified Skills Planning and Research Manager for a sixmonth temporary position based in Hillcrest Pretoria. The ideal candidate will drive the integration and coordination of needsbased training in the public service by developing and overseeing Sector Skills Plans (SSP) and Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) as well as managing and coordinating research initiatives. If you are passionate about enhancing training and skills development we encourage you to apply.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Develop the SSP consistent with the official scope of coverage of the organisation and review and update
- the SSP annually.
- Manage and lead the development and implementation of the organisations Research Agenda and
- programme by developing innovative research approaches activities and methodologies.
- Leading all aspects of qualitative and quantitative research including study design and tool
- development to identify and manage research projects that enhance skills development in the sector.
- Manage and monitor the development and evaluation of Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual
- Training Reports (ATRs) in the Public Service Sector to facilitate how organisations will address skills
- development and training requirements within the working environment.
- Manage the analysis process and produce reports on received WSPs and ATRs.
- Identify manage and maintain mutual partnerships with Universities TVET Colleges SETAs and
- PSETA employer constituencies.
- Facilitate and maintain partnerships with other SETAs that incorporate government departments to
- monitor the implementation of WSPs and the SSPs.
- Liaise with Skills Planning stakeholders of the organisation.
- Manage the Skills Planning and Research Department.
- Manage lead and direct the staff in the Department
- Develop departmental plans and budgets.
- Manage and monitor the financial resources risks and other resources relating to the Skills Planning and Research Department in the organisation.
- Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.
- Manage and implement the Skills Planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- In addition to these typical duties may perform other duties as assigned and required.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Human Resources Education Social Sciences Management or Business
- Administration (NQF 7) qualification.
- A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Education Social Sciences Management or
- Business Administration (NQF 8) will serve as an advantage.
- Minimum experience of five (5) years in a skills development/planning and research environment at supervisory or management level including skills planning related functions and relevant legislation.
- Good understanding of research methods and approach
- Ability to lead plan and manage change.
- Passionate or the willingness to become immersed in work.
- Initiative and strong organisational skills.
- Strong time management and negotiation skills.
- The ability to set priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A minimum Bachelor s degree (NQF 7) qualification in Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, Management or Business Administration. Completed Moderator and Assessor Training Course. Minimum of five (5) years experience performing external Moderation/Assessment/ verification of assessments. Experience and knowledge in the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) environment is essential. Experience and knowledge in Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) processes. Experience and knowledge of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) framework. Experience and knowledge of Quality Council on Trades and Occupations (QCTO) requirements. Knowledge of the SETA environment, QCTO, SETAs landscape, Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Plan and SAQA. Excellent report writing, administrative, presentation and communication skills. Good planning and organizational skills. Ability to interact at all levels within and outside the organisation Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to prioritize workloads. Self-motivated with an enquiring mind Advanced analytical abilities and able to pay attention to detail. Performance driven. Deadline Oriented. Pro-active