Job Description

Food Beverage and Manufacturing SETA (FoodBev SETA) is seeking to appoint a qualified Senior Manager: Learning Programmes and Strategic Projects
The roles includes but is not limeted to:
SETA Funded Learning Programmes Management

• Provide strategic leadership within Learning Programmes and Strategic Projects unit.
• Manage and direct the rendering of efficient and effective delivery of SETA
• Provide good governance by ensuring that all learning programmes and projects are approved, funded and have a valid contract.
• Develop and implement systems / tools for the execution, monitoring and completion of projects.
• Establish a proper record management system for information relating to all learning programmes and projects.
• Continuous review, update and development of grant funding policy and procedures.

Strategic Partnerships and Projects

• Develop and implement a special projects strategy for the organization.
• Plan, design and implement special projects processes and procedures.
• Conceptualisation of special projects and alignment of special projects into organisational planning and commitment register.
• Integration of special projects into organisational core business delivery.
• Facilitate stakeholder empowerment regarding conceptualisation and implementation of special projects.
• Conduct quality assurance on approved special projects.
• Ensure that all partnership and special projects are managed and administered in line with SETA policies and signed MoU.

Operations Management and Statutory Compliance

• Participate in the development of Business Unit operational plans and targets in accordance with overarching FoodBev Strategic Plan and APP.
• Develop policies and procedures of the department in line with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Ensure effective management of compliance within the department, aligned with legislation, regulations, FoodBev SETA (FBS) policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and promote statutory prescripts and the Code of Conduct and Ethics and ensure the effective standardisation of quality standards, practices and procedures.
• Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as requested.

Reporting and Administration

• Maintenance of relevant records and information.
• Reporting on all aspects of special projects delivery.
• Check the progress reports for projects and highlight problems and recommend remedial actions.
• Accurately report on unit performance on a monthly and quarterly to CEO and management.
• Prepare reports for the Grant Committees for approval by the Board.

Risk, Audit and Compliance

• Review, Identify, assess, prioritise and monitor all risks within area of responsibility and identify, implement and monitor controls to mitigate risk as per risk register.
• Follow up and resolve audit findings within allocated target dates.
• Ensure compliance to laws and regulations and policies and procedures and update the compliance checklist including submission of PFMA checklist.
• Manage, monitor and report on these regulations on a monthly basis.
• Ensure effective management of business and operational risk, resources and continuity.
• Act as Risk Champion.

Financial Management

• Compile unit budget.
• Oversee accurate forecasting, budgeting and allocation of resources within the department.
• Manage and monitor unit expenditure.
• Review and authorise payments of grants and ensure all payments are done within payment terms and in line with policies and procedures of the organisation.
• Oversee the alignment of learner terminations with the associated grant recovery processes.

People / Staff Management

• Monitor and manage staff performance within the division in compliance with the Performance Management policy and processes.
• Ensure achievement of departmental goals and targets.
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance.
• Implement sound labour practices within the approved FBS conditions of service.
• Ensure the implementation and adherence of the human resources policies, procedures and practices within the department.
• Ensure that the values of FBS are understood and implemented.

Building Partnerships and Management

• Maintain appropriate stakeholder relations with grant beneficiaries and committees, the DHET and Executives.
• Hold meetings with TVETs and HETs to obtain their input and support on SETA projects.
• Maintain effective close working relationship and formal partnerships with relevant government departments in relation to skills development.
• Participate with other SETAs to build relations on skills development matters.
• Represent the department at strategic, management and other forums as delegated by the CEO.

Qualifying Criteria

• An NQF Level 8 or equivalent in relevant field of study is required.
• A Masters Degree or equivalent in the relevant field of study will be an added advantage.
• 5-7 years experience working within a Public Sector environment of which 3 years should be at Management level.
• Project management experience recommended.
• In-depth knowledge of management and implementation of learning programmes is essential.
• Experience in delivery and/or administration of Rural Development projects will be an added advantage.
• Experience in management of partnerships projects