DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Job Overview

A Deputy Director: Skills Development position is available in Cape Town with an all-inclusive salary package of R932 292 per annum. Candidates must hold an NQF 6 National Diploma in Human Resource Development/Management or equivalent, alongside five years of HR experience, with three years at a junior managerial level. Key responsibilities include managing skills development planning, compiling the Workplace Skills Plan, overseeing internship and bursary programmes, and facilitating induction training. Knowledge of relevant labour legislation and strong leadership skills are essential.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resource Development/Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• 5 years of experience in Human Resource Management or relevant field.
• 3 years of experience at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Administrative procedures, Skills Development Act, Skills Levies Act, Employment Equity Act, SAQA Act, and Project Management.
• Knowledge of HR Practices, EDM Personnel Management, Financial management, Public Relations, Monitoring and Control, and Contract Management.
• Leadership and Management skills, coordination skills, organisational and planning skills.
• Communication skills (written and verbal), listening skills, writing skills, decision-making skills, and report writing skills.
• Ability to interpret regulation and develop appropriate policy.
• Supervisory experience and a valid driver's license.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage skills development planning and interventions, develop and facilitate skills planning process to compile the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
• Ensure implementation of the WSP and ad hoc training programmes/interventions reports.
• Manage empowerment of youth through internship programmes.
• Support branches with the identification of scarce and critical skills for the implementation of the intern programme.
• Manage and monitor the internship programmes and ensure coordination of interns and mentors training within the Department.
• Manage the Departmental bursaries programme and the payment of the departmental bursary scheme.
• Manage the orientation and compulsory induction programme.
• Facilitate SMS attendance to Personal Mastery Training and SMS induction.

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