Quality & Compliance Manager : Accreditation

Quality & Compliance Manager : Accreditation

Safeguard, expand, and lead accreditation to uphold credibility in training and skills development

KZN - Ballito| CTC R26,000 R30,000 per month

About Our Client

Our client is a respected training and skills development provider, recognised for delivering accredited programmes that empower learners and organisations across South Africa. With a strong focus on compliance, innovation, and quality, they partner with regulators, employers, and facilitators to ensure industry-leading standards. Their growth is built on credibility, and they are dedicated to shaping futures through sustainable learning pathways.

The Role : Quality & Compliance Manager : Accreditation

This senior leadership role is central to maintaining and expanding the company's accreditation portfolio while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Acting as the key liaison with SETAs, the QCTO, and other authorities, the role provides strategic guidance to internal teams, secures programme approval, oversees the Quality Management System (QMS), and drives compliance across projects and delivery processes. The role ensures the organisation's standing as a trusted and credible training provider.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain accreditation with SETAs, the QCTO, and relevant councils

Lead accreditation applications and approvals for QCTO programmes

Manage all regulatory and institutional compliance, including audits and reporting

Ensure full implementation and maintenance of a compliant QMS across operations

Guide and support Academy Development Managers, Project Managers, and delivery teams to align with accreditation standards

Source, accredit, and manage facilitators, moderators, and workplace partners

Oversee learner certification processes and assessment centre compliance

Drive continuous improvement in quality, compliance, and risk management practices

About You

Minimum 5 years of management experience in a training and development environment

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Education, Training & Development, Quality Management, or related field (NQF 6 / 7)

Proven experience in QCTO programme accreditation processes

Track record in managing SETA / QCTO audits and compliance requirements

Strong background in Quality Management Systems development and implementation

Skilled in sourcing and managing facilitators, moderators, and workplace partners

In-depth knowledge of QCTO and SETA accreditation frameworks, SAQA, DHET, and Skills Development legislation

Familiarity with workplace learning, learnerships, and skills development facilitation

Understanding of Health & Safety compliance in training environments

Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding organisational credibility and compliance excellence