Assistant Director: Skills Development

Overview

Coordinate workplace skills plans, training reports and skills gap analysis at the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Head Office in Qonce.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a B Degree (NQF L7) in Human Resource Management/ Human Resource Development/ Training and Development/ Public Administration/ Public Management qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Skills Development and Training coordination, of which three (3) years should be at a supervisory level (SL 7 / 8).
• Skills Development Facilitator certificate and Train the Trainer certificate will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge and skills: Good interpretation and knowledge of the National Skills Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act, Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levy Act, Public Service Regulations, knowledge of the compulsory training programmes in the Public Service and training on various programme, knowledge of PERSAL system, planning, coordination, organising, analytical and people management skills, sound verbal and written Communication skills, presentation skills, high sense of responsibility and accountability, interpersonal, time management skills, attention to details, experience in managing long term training programmes (Learnership, Internship, Workplace Integrated Learning), experience in developing and submitting Workplace Skills Plan and various SETA’s reports, project management skills and ability to coordinate, manage and closeup training and development projects, computer literacy in the Microsoft package i.e.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ability to work under pressure and independently and or as part of a team.
• A valid (Code 8) driving license.

Duties

• Coordinate the development and submission of the workplace skills plan (WSP) and annual training report (ATR).
• Conduct skills gap analysis and training assessment across the organization.
• Align skills development plans with strategic objectives and workforce plans.
• Facilitate consolidation of inputs from business units to inform training priorities.
• Administer integration of skills development initiatives into departmental plans and budgets.
• Monitor progress against planned training interventions and recommend adjustments where necessary.
• Manage and implement skills development initiatives.
• Coordinate artisans’ development programs.
• Coordinate the implementation of training and development programmes.
• Develop and maintain the annual training schedule.
• Facilitate logistics for training interventions.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external accredited training providers.
• Administer nomination and enrolment of employees for training.
• Monitor and track training delivery against the approved plan.
• Maintain accurate training records and documents.
• Coordinate and facilitate comprehensive Induction Programmes.
• Develop and maintain induction programme schedule.
• Coordinate logistics and resources for induction sessions.
• Facilitate delivery of induction session.
• Engage with internal stakeholders.
• Track attendance and completion of induction programmes.
• Evaluate and improve induction effectiveness.
• Coordinate career path development programmes.
• Promote the development of leadership and succession programmes targeting emerging leaders, middle management and high potential staff.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and promotional growth.
• Facilitate mentorship relationships.
• Conduct coaching sessions.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Management of administration support.
• Give input on the development of policies and operational plans.
• Attend and respond to audit matters.
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
• Determine and verify the authenticity of the evidence provided.
• Supervise human resources.
• Maintain staff discipline.

How to apply

Enquiries: R. Swartbooi – Head Office – (eQonce) Tel No: (043) 492 0949 e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

Notes

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: 83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS