Job Description

Are you an experienced Training Centre Manager with a passion for operational excellence, compliance, and developing high-quality technical training programmes?
Our client in Pinetown is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented leader to oversee the full management, accreditation, and growth of their accredited training centre.
This role requires a confident, organised individual with deep knowledge of SETA processes, quality standards, and training operations within a technical or industrial environment.
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric,
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Training & Development, Education, HR, or Operations Management
• Preferably 7-10 years' experience in training centre management, learning and development, or a similar operational training environment.
• Strong understanding of SETA-accredited training, assessments, moderation, and certification
• Proven experience managing technical or industrial training programmes
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing staff teams
• Excellent organisational and operational management skills
• High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and proactive decision-making

DUTIES

• Oversee the daily operations of the training centre, ensuring efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and facility management
• Maintain training calendars, booking systems, learner records, and attendance registers
• Ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act, SETA requirements, and company policies
• Manage training assets, equipment, tools, and learning materials
• Prepare and manage the centre's operational budget, including procurement and cost control
• Coordinate and implement accredited and non-accredited training programms
• Ensure all programms meet SETA accreditation requirements and quality standards
• Oversee assessments, moderation, learner feedback, and certification processes
• Monitor facilitator performance, training quality, and learner competency outcomes
• Update training content to remain aligned with industry standards and legislative requirements
• Maintain quality management systems (QMS) and training centre documentation
• Prepare reports for management, SETAs, and external auditors
• Manage facilitators, assessors, moderators, and administrative staff
• Engage with SETAs, external auditors, industry bodies, suppliers, and professional associations.
• Develop relationships with clients, partners, and community programmes to expand training opportunities
• Ensure safe training environments, especially for high-risk or technical training (e.g., refractory, petrochemical, engineering)
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety procedures
• Identify new course offerings and market opportunities

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience
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