Job Description

The Head: Technical Skills Development Centre is accountable to the Executive Manager: Corporate Services of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).



MANDATE

The Head: Technical Skills Development Centre is mandated by the Board of Directors of the CDC to provide strategic direction and operational management of the Skills Development Centre in line with the strategic intent of the CDC and the national s education and training landscape ensuring that quality of provision and innovation are continuously maintained



DESCRIPTION

3. RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

The primary responsibilities and obligations are as follows:

3.1 Strategic

Determine and provide strategic direction and growth of the SDC in line with the CDC's sustainability strategy and implement annual operational plans and budgets; Leverage SDC and CDC resources to achieve strategic objectives of the SDC, including revenue generation, quality training, learner retention and the number of people trained to ensure continued sustainability; Maintain specialist professional knowledge and expertise in the South African skills development landscape, demonstrating proficiency is successfully guiding and influencing strategic skills development outcomes; Research and understand training and development trends, both locally and internationally, for the purposes of benchmarking the operation of the SDC;

3.2 Operational

Extend and maintain the SDC's accreditation with the applicable ETQA bodies; Design, develop and improve focused performance frameworks and talent development; Establish and maintain systems of collecting performance data, analysis, interpretation and communicating thereof; Build consensus and drive consistency throughout the SDC towards achievement of best value quality output and performance management; Provide timely updates of the performance of the SDC to the CDC; Evaluate various training performance metrics, including execution rates, sales performance, labour hours and operational costs and make adjustments as necessary; Collate information in monitoring the business performance against industry indicators, and implement actions in response to non-compliance; Direct preparation and maintenance of the business plans and budget, monitor performance and take early remedial action where necessary; Effectively mentor and coach staff throughout the SDC to increase effectiveness, quality people development, teamwork and accountability; Ensure value is derived from operating procedures, space and equipment utilisation and quality of training by conducting routine site visits (walk about); Develop, implement and maintain training policies and procedures, and enhance them from time-to-time to ensure that they remain fully relevant and reflect evolving best skills development practice; Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy; Develop and implement a communication strategy; Develop and implement a marketing strategy; Oversee the upkeep of training facilities and equipment, including scheduled preventative maintenance and the effective stock control of consumable materials; Manage feedback processes from the SDC's learners to ensure a learner-centred approach and to maintain discipline and high quality standards and learner satisfaction; Drive health and safety compliance of the SDC; Drive knowledge management processes; Manage continuous evaluation and review of learning materials; Monitor and control timely procurement processes.

3.3 Partnerships and Stakeholder Management

Partner with strategic private and public entities throughout the training fraternity to drive strategic initiatives, programmes and services to enable the SDC to deliver on its mandate; Engage relevant and senior management within key client and partner establishments to develop appropriate training programmes; Participate in formations/collaborations that relate to training to provide the CDC perspective/inputs and influence key decisions; Develop and nurture alliances with leadership from other training stablishments to share knowledge, experiences and lessons learned and partner in key initiatives.

3.4 General

Participate on CDC management structures as and when required; Participate in CDC planning and review sessions; Represent CDC on external structures/platforms as and when required.

4. COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

A Degree/ NQF 7 qualification in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, related studies or equivalent; Further tertiary education in Business Management, preferable MBA will be an added advantage; At least 10 years' experience in facilitating training and development; At least 5 years' experience managing relevant projects and/or programmes at senior level, or private business; Innovative thinker with keen business acumen; Demonstrable ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and develop consensus and a positive team environment; Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to contextual challenges and needs; Excellent oral and written communication skills, an analytical approach and ability to clearly articulate difficult concepts to diverse audiences; Fluency in English (verbal and writing); A thorough understanding of the South African training and development landscape, including associated pieces of legislation and international trends; A thorough understanding of the South African Human Resources Development Strategy; Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality of provision and business profitability; A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance; Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with senior management; Reliable, tolerant and determined; Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view and well-presented and business-like; Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel up to a few days a month; Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability; Able to get on with others and be a team player.

5. SHEMS

Furthermore, the Head: Skills Development Centre is to ensure that he/she is:

Aware of and has access to the CDC's SHEMS; Aware of his/her responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC's SHEMS; Aware that his/her work in a safe and environmentally friendly; Ensure that the company's housekeeping standards are maintained throughout his/her area of responsibility; Report any unsafe conditions or acts which he/she cannot rectify to a respective SHE representative or to the Senior SHE Project Manager as soon as possible; Report all SHE incidents which occur within his/her area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format; Ensure that he/she is totally familiar with his/her responsibilities in terms of the CDC's emergency plan; He/she communicate to the Senior SHE Project Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes; He/she timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken in order to rectify a SHE matter; He/she gives full co-operation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC's internal and external SHEMS audits.

The Head: Skills Development Centre has the authority to

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+ Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission; + Take whatever immediate steps he/she deems necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

5. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Performance is monitored regularly by reference to Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard.

Closing date: 07 July 2025

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

All applications must be forwarded to

recruitment@coega.co.za

LOCATION: Gqeberha


EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT


GRADE: D2