Senior Manager: Qualifications and Accreditation

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the Qualifications and accreditation frameworks and strategy in consultation with the Executive Manager.
• Ensure the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to the Qualifications and Accreditation business unit in consultation with the heads of all other business units.
• Manage the development of the operational plan for the Unit in line with the strategic and annual performance plan of the CETA.
• Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of the Unit’s operational plan, taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure the effective management of an end-to-end accreditation application processes and related operating procedures.
• Drive and coordinate a compressive Occupational Standards and Qualifications Framework based on the Quality Council for Trade Occupations standardises and guidelines.
• Ensure that Skills Development service providers are accredited for the qualifications or part-qualifications as per the Quality Council for Trade Occupations standardises and guidelines.
• Drive and coordinate a compressive Assessor Framework for the registration of assessors for specified qualifications or part-qualifications based on the Quality Council for Trade Occupations standardises and guidelines.
• Oversee and ensure the establishment of the Quality Assurance on Learner Achievements framework, the comprehensive verification of learner achievements and the certification of learners based on the results.
• Drive and coordinate a compressive Quality Management Framework based on the Education and Training Quality Assurance standards to promote quality amongst constitute providers.
• Oversee the development of quality sector specific learning programmes aligned to the NQF framework.
• Partner with construction bodies, the Chambers unit and the Strategy and Research unit to identify skills gaps and ensure the implementation of appropriate learning programmes to address sector gaps.
• Ensure the analysis of learning programmes implementation trends and the compilation of reports on the implementation progress and performance of stakeholders for submission to the Department of Higher Education and Training.
• Liaise with subject matters experts and drive research on relevant learning programme content through literature reviews and/or qualitative measures such as interviews and include in programme design as required
• Lead and coordinate programme production resources service providers as required to ensure that objectives are achieved against set quality standards.
• Develop strategic alliances and partnerships with all relevant stakeholders and effectively communicate in order to promote and advance the CETA’s vision, mission and mandate.
• Participate and lead the CETA’s participation in strategic stakeholder engagement and management as well as relevant interventions aimed at boosting relations with relevant structures.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of quality database platforms to support data integrity.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
• Provide technical support and provide advice to stakeholders
• Attend and address all stakeholder queries timeously and effectively.
• Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement.
• Attend and address all stakeholder queries timeously and effectively.
• Drive and ensure the effective design, implementation and monitoring of Projects the Unit is responsible for implementation.
• Develop draft budget for the Unit.
• Responsible for the management of the budget of the Unit.
• Contribute to and provide input into the Procurement Plan.
• Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with relevant requirements.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of Provincial office resources.
• Report on all processes and outputs of the Unit

Requirements

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in any of the following: Learning Development and development, Education and Development or any NQF level 7 qualification.
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience, of which 5 years must have been in a middle management position.
• Proven experience in leading and directing teams.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office packages
• Experience in developing and implementing key processes and proven/demonstrated ability in implementing projects operational processes.
• Sound knowledge of basic financial management which includes a good understanding of and experience in budget and expenditure management with the ability to accurately account.
• The incumbent must have a good understanding and knowledge of skills development legislation, including the Skills Development Act (SDA), Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA), South African Qualifications Authority Act (SAQA Act), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Construction regulations, Organisational Framework for Occupations Codes, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), Trade Specific Training Programmes, etc.