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Learning and Development Practitioner

CommunicarePinelands

30+ days ago

Job description

Communicare

2023-03-09 Pinelands

Job Ref # : NC-36

Industry : Professional

Job Type : Contract

Positions Available : 1

Vulamathuba seeks to appoint a Learning & Development Practitioner interested in Community Development, focusing on Post School Education and Training. This 12-month fixed-term contract based at Pinelands and Brooklyn will work with people in and around all Communicare residential complexes. The successful candidate will report to the Vulamathuba Manager.

Job Description

Vulamathuba Empumelelo, the community and social development arm of Communicare, was established to deliver psycho-social interventions to Communicare tenants and recently expanded its reach to neighbouring communities within the City of Cape Town Metro. The organisation’s overall objective is to expand our impact through innovative and focused social development interventions that create an enabling environment to advance the economic mobility of previously marginalized community members.

Role Purpose

The role’s primary purpose is to drive the implementation of our Economic Mobility objectives in partnership with various training and development stakeholders. Research, design, and develop Skills Development and Training programme processes and practices. Coordinate and implement quality processes and guidelines for programme planning, approval, accreditation, and registration. Working closely with the Vulamathuba Manager ensures a coordinated approach to new training programme implementation and monitoring impact. Conduct all quality assurance activities for the latest and revised programmes. Support and drive the organisation’s core values.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements :

A degree in Psychology / Industrial Psychology / Social Sciences / Humanities / Anthropology or relevant qualification in Education, Training & Development (ETD).
Excellent verbal and written skills in English and at least one official language predominantly used in the Western Cape.
In-depth knowledge of the South African Higher Education landscape, including regulatory policies, National Qualification Frameworks, and guidelines of the external regulatory agencies such as CHE, DHET, SAQA, UMALUSI, SETA, ETQA, and professional council.
Knowledge of programme accreditation, approval, and registration mechanisms.
Ability to research relevant literature to inform evidence-based practice (Pre and Post-Training Evaluation).
Valid driver's license and with own vehicle.
Able to work independently.

Experience Required :

4-5 years operational in an ETD sector or Project Coordination

5 years of Facilitation

Work in a community-based setting will be advantageous

Previous experience working with SETAs will be advantageous

Workplace mentoring / supervisor

Work with training providers to develop suitable course content

Previous experience coordinating at least two programmes essential - Matric Programme / Bursary Fund / Job Seekers / Career Guidance / Skills Development Programme

Competencies required :

Ability to think innovatively and a self-starter

Written and verbal communication skills Networking and Influencing skillsProficiency in MS Office requiredExperience in working on several projects simultaneously.Excellent organisational, administrative, and planning skillsAbility to work within a team environment, display excellent interpersonal skills, and communicate effectively

Must be prepared to work extended hours during peak project implementation times.

Assessment and psychometric evaluation will form the selection process.