ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: YOUTH GRADUATES AND CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT

Job Overview

An Assistant Director position for Youth Graduates and Contractor Development is available in Pretoria (Reference: EP22/2026) with a salary of R487 197 per annum. Candidates must possess a National Diploma (NQF6) in Training and Development, Developmental Studies or equivalent, alongside at least 3 years of experience in Education, Training and Development (ETD) or a related field. Responsibilities include coordinating youth graduate and contractor development initiatives, managing stakeholder partnerships, ensuring EPWP compliance, and overseeing project planning and reporting.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Training and Development, Developmental Studies or a relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Education, Training and Development (ETD) or a relevant field.
• Knowledge and understanding of Skills Development Act, National Youth Policy, National Development Plans, Employment Equity, and Environmental Legislation.
• Knowledge of Expanded Public Works Programmes (EPWP), Integrated sustainable rural development and urban renewal programmes.
• Experience in financial, project / programme and personnel management.
• Knowledge and understanding of project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and compliance.
• Skills in leadership, coordination, project management, communication (written and verbal), listening, report writing, and decision-making.
• Ability to develop and apply policies, establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, work independently and as part of a team, and manage conflict.
• Personal attributes such as innovative and proactive, demonstrating initiative, responsible, loyal, ability to work under extreme pressure and long hours, and ability to gather, analyse and interpret information and reports.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of youth graduate and contractor development initiatives.
• Support the development of emerging enterprises through skills and business enhancement initiatives for sustainability.
• Initiate and support the development and implementation of the procurement plan for youth graduate and contractor development initiatives.
• Coordinate project compliance with EPWP prescripts.
• Verify monthly progress reports and supporting evidence, and evaluate invoices for payment purposes.
• Maintain project records and manage the reporting of youth graduate and contractor development projects.
• Facilitate the development and review of youth and contractor development strategy, implementation plans and reporting tools.
• Provide support on youth career pathing initiatives by conducting career guidance workshops and training for youth graduates’ programmes.
• Participate in internal and external youth forums.
• Facilitate the establishment and management of partnerships with external stakeholders, including NYDA, Municipalities, Public Entities, SETAs, QTCO and other relevant government departments.
• Draft Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Memoranda of Agreements (MoAs) and lead the vetting process.
• Manage partnership agreements and ensure projects alignment with National Development Goals.

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