Assistant Director: Training & Capacity

Overview

Assistant Director for Training and Capacity at the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in Qonce, coordinating employee training programmes and development policies.

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 Levies Act, Public Service Regulations, knowledge of the compulsory training programmes in the Public Service and training on various programs, 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 and facilitate training programmes for employees.
• Manage the development, review the training & development policies, frameworks and guidelines.
• Monitor consolidation of the departmental training needs.
• Verify alignment with departmental priorities and skills plans.
• Develop and maintain annual training schedules.
• Liaise and engage with training providers.
• Oversee training sessions to ensure quality and adherence to agreed standards.
• Align human resource development training programs with strategic objectives.
• Maintain training records and reporting.
• Facilitate and lead skills audits.
• Develop a detailed skills audit plan and implementation approach aligned with departmental objectives.
• Develop, standardize tools and methodologies as per Public Service-Skills Audit Methodology Framework.
• Engage and consult stakeholders on various HRD matters that needs to be consulted.
• Analyse and interpret skills audit results.
• Develop skills audit reports and recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations.
• Administer the implementation of the bursary scheme policy.
• Draft bursary advert and submit it to Superior for further processing.
• Coordinate bursary application processes and submit it to bursary committee for selection.
• Communicate outcomes with recipients and educational institutions.
• Monitor bursary contracts.
• Coordinate payment and financial administration.
• Monitor academic performance and compliance.
• Maintain records and compile reports.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate the Internship and Learnership Programme.
• Coordinate the screening, recruitment and placement of interns.
• Supervise the administration of internship contracts.
• Facilitate the training of mentors for the learnership programme support.
• Monitor alignment of Learnerships Programmes to SETA, Quality Council for Trades & Occupations and departmental requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress of the Learnership programmes including coordination of learner-facilitator and learner- mentor contact sessions.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding the administration and successful delivery of Learnership Programmes.
• Management of administration support.
• Facilitate HRM audit process and ensure timeous submission of information requested by auditors.
• Give input on the development of policies and operational plans.
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
• Manage financial and 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