CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (CETA) EXTERNAL ADVERT SPECIALIST: ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT (REFERENCE: CETA-038-SAD: ETQA) “Developing Skills. Serving Society” BACKGROUND ON CETA The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) is a Schedule 3A Public Entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, No.97 of 1998. It exists primarily to facilitate training and skills development in the construction sector within the context of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The CETA has its licence period that will expire on 31 March 2030 and seeks to appoint experienced and ethical individual for the Specialist position indicated below. As guided by its mandate, the CETA is an agent of transformation and promotes employment equity and broad-based black economic empowerment through skills development in the construction and built environment sector and its employment practices. THE SPECIALIST POSITION SUMMARY Job title: Specialist: Artisan Development Job Level: (Grade C4 (U), per Patterson system) Reports to: Senior Manager: Qualifications & Accreditation Department: ETQA Location: CETA Head Office: Midrand, Gauteng JOB PURPOSE AND PROFILE To provide coordination and administrative support to the Qualifications and Accreditation unit to ensure the effective and efficient coordination of Artisan Development efforts and projects implementation in support of the execution of the overall strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in the development of the strategy and budget for the Artisan Development business unit in consultation with the Senior Manager: Qualifications and Accreditation for accreditation operations across the CETA. • Develop supporting tactical plans for Artisan Development to ensure execution of the strategic objectives and goals. • Implement the tactical work plan by developing operational activities, ensuring alignment to the achievement of strategic objectives. • Direct and lead the implementation of artisan development initiatives to support CETA in the implementation of its strategy and achieve its objective. • Monitor and continuously evaluate progress of the business unit’s achievements against the tactical plan and strategic objectives. • Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decision making process and realign objectives. • Keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulations and/or the skills development environment and respond to changes through adjustments to the strategy and tactical plans as required. • Provide advocacy on artisan development related matters to relevant stakeholders. • Ensure the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to the Artisan Development business unit in consultation with the Senior Manager: Qualifications and Accreditation. • Coordinate the issuing of serial numbers for trade testing through liaising with the relevant providers. • Submit requests to the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) for the issuing of certificates for pre-NQF projects. • Ensure the collection of certificates from the NAMB on behalf of entities and oversee the submission of certificates to relevant stakeholders and drive service provider actions to achieve intended outcomes. • Establish and maintain an Artisan Development framework and targets for the CETA. • Report on learner targets, achievements and variances against the established strategy and tactical plans. • Develop, implement and maintain standard management and reporting templates and tools to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in the business unit. • Ensure the preparation, verification and submission of quality reports and related supporting documents to various stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a quality standards databases and registers within the organisation and ensure data integrity and quality. • Liaise with the special projects teams to implement specialist projects recommendations as required. • Conduct and oversee the regular benchmarking of artisan development process and advise on the non-compliance to relevant standards. • Schedule all the special projects based on the approved implementation plan and relevant reports that are due for artisan development. • Prepare internal reports with relevant and required data for special project meetings. • Perform all duties and responsibilities in line with applicable Acts, Regulations and per CETA relevant policies and procedures. • Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. • Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. • Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements. • Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. • Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Senior Manager: Qualifications and Accreditation to ensure business optimisation. • Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. • Contribute to the review and update of the CETA policies and procedures. • Ensure all work performed is backed-up regularly as per ICT polices onto the CETA electronic servers. • Apply / implement and undertake all activities and duties in line with policies, procedures and relevant laws and regulations applicable to the task at hand. • Attend risk, compliance, ethics and fraud prevention updates meetings, trainings and workshops as scheduled by CETA. • Contribute to the risk maturity levels at the CETA. • Follow protocols and report suspicious activities, corrupt or fraudulent activities that one is aware of onto the CETA whistle blowing and fraud prevention hotline. • Ensure that all relevant CETA registers, reconciliations and regulatory reports are compiled and submitted on time. • Build and maintain relationships with all CETA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing. • Provide advocacy on matters related artisan development to empower the CETA stakeholders to make informed decisions. • Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required. • Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required. • Implement timeous communication on progress. • Attend and address all stakeholder queries timeously and effectively. • Assist with the supervision of the team, by planning, assigning and monitoring tasks aligned to deliver on performance objectives and in response to changes in processes. • Provide support in the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring and nurturing of supervised talent. • Provide support in creating a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively and provide input into the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives. • Provide support in the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the CETA’s policies and procedures. • Live and demonstrate exemplary behaviours driven and anchored on / by CETA values. • Ensure that on-the-job training, learning, and development is taking place. • Share and play an effective role in ensuring that teams assist in achieving of strategic goals and mandate of the CETA. • Supervise, empower, coach and /mentor interns that are assigned to the business unit • Contribute to the financial sustainability of CETA by ensure no wasteful and fruitless expenditures are incurred in area of responsibility. • Ensure that is assisting the business unit to operate within the allocated operational. DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES • Matric / Grade 12 • Qualified Artisan • Degree in Education/Quality Management/Skills development &Training NQF Level 7 • ETDP Accredited Assessor/Moderator • Valid Driver’s License OTHER REQUIREMENTS • 3 - 4 Years’ experience in Training & Development of Artisans • Minimum of 2 Years in Supervising others The following Attributes are necessary to succeed in this role: • Punctual, self-discipline and a motivated team player. • Ethical consciousness and conduct in all dealings with the matters of CETA. • Emotionally intelligent and communicates well across all levels. • Analytical and pay attention to detail. • Deadline driven. • Adaptable and problem-solver. • Excellent negotiation and organising skills. • Innovative and creative self-starter. • Ability to work with difficult individuals. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Remuneration for this role is a negotiable basic plus benefits package per annum, in line with the CETA Remuneration Policy and the applicable salary scales. A competitive package will be negotiated to attract best candidates. PLEASE NOTE Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to vetting and assessment process by the CETA; with the successful candidates subjected to security vetting. Interested applicants should send an application letter together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae with the vacancy/position title in the subject line, copies of academic qualifications and names of three contactable referees via email: recruitspecialist@ceta.co.za Enquiries: Email: bukiwex@ceta.co.za / louizes@ceta.co.za Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes. CETA will not consider late applications. The CETA reserves the right to cancel this advert, and / or not to appoint. CETA will only correspond with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive correspondence from CETA within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Closing date: 7 October 2022. “CETA is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference”. EXTERNAL ADVERT MANAGER: RESEARCH, PLANNING AND REPORTING (REFERENCE: CETA-037-MRPR: SS) BACKGROUND ON CETA The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) is a Schedule 3A Public Entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, No.97 of 1998. It exists primarily to facilitate training and skills development in the construction sector within the context of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The CETA has its licence period that will expire on 31 March 2030 and seeks to appoint experienced and ethical individual for the Manager position indicated below. As guided by its mandate, the CETA is an agent of transformation and promotes employment equity and broad-based black economic empowerment through skills development in the construction and built environment sector and its employment practices. THE MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY Job title: Manager: Research, Planning & Reporting Job Level: (Grade D3 (L), per Patterson system) Reports to: Executive Manager: Strategic Support Department: Strategic Support Location: CETA Head Office: Midrand, Gauteng JOB PURPOSE AND PROFILE The Manager: Research, Planning and Reporting is responsible for ensuring the execution of the organisation’s research agenda, overseeing planning for the organisation and the production of auditable performance information through reporting of CETA performance based on signed off TID’s. In this regard; the incumbent must ensure the development of reporting tools, templates and frameworks aligned to legislative requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide strategic, operational, administrative and leadership to the R,P&R division of the CETA. • Design and develop operational plans and budget that will feed into the organisational strategy to achieve the CETA objectives. • Manage, monitor, control and evaluate Research and Planning unit implementation plans. • Ensure compliance with organisational compliance policies, procedures, directions, decisions within the department. • Ensure the development of the department’s risk register, and provide monthly and/or quarterly reports thereof. • Manage and oversee the development of Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan. • Manage the development and maintenance of the CETA strategic, annual performance and work planning policies, processes, frameworks and instruments. • Facilitate the development, adoption and publishing of the CETA Strategic documents including but not limited to the SSP, SP, APP, Annual Report. • Direct the development of the CETA planning agenda by ensuring that organisational strategic planning sessions take place. • Analyse and report on submitted WSPs and ATRs, and ensure that the information is incorporated in the planning processes of the organisation. • Facilitate the development and maintenance of measurable performance indicators for all planning instruments including TIDs. • Manage the submission of quarterly performance monitoring and evaluation reports to the CEO, Board and the Department. • Manage and consolidate briefings and other performance reports as and when required by the CEO. • Manage the development of the Annual Report and the publication and distribution thereof. • Provide quarterly performance articles for the CETA newsletter/intranet. • Compile and submit reports to executives, audit, and National Treasury and Accounting Authority and its subcommittees. • Compile and implement Research Strategy, and Research Agenda • Oversee the development of research plans and proposals, and terms of reference for CETA • Drive the implementation of approved research projects including conducting tracer studies for CETA funded learners. • Drive and conduct sectoral analysis and model labour market skills using Labour Market Information and produce List of Occupations in High Demand within the construction sector. • Ensure the appropriate implementation of quality control measures to verify research data and reporting. • Ensure good quality research reports for submission to relevant stakeholders to inform key decision making. • Ensure development, implementation and compliance with reporting policies and procedures. • Develop and implement reporting governance structures, frameworks, templates, guidelines. • Develop and implement reporting governance structures, frameworks, templates, guidelines. • Manage and ensure compliance with reporting protocols within CETA. • Design and manage reporting schedule and ensure compliance thereto. • Manage the quarterly reporting process by producing an auditable QPR per quarter. • Produce an auditable APR for audit purposes. • Manage the annual reporting processes of the organisation. • Review institutional performance against strategic objectives. • Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of divisional resources. • Ensure the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring and nurturing of talent in the business unit. • Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives. • Ensure the working environment contributes to improving employee engagement, recognition and increased productivity. • Ensure the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the CETA’s policies and procedures. • Live and demonstrate exemplary behaviours driven and anchored on / by CETA values • Ensure that on-the-job training, learning and development is taking place. • Ensure that teams assist in achieving of strategic goals and mandate of the CETA. • Supervise, empower, coach and /mentor interns that are assigned to the business unit. • Develop and management of the budget of the department. • Ensure expenditure is in line with budget requirements. • Monitoring financial control, budget management and the procurement process to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPFA, and BBBEE). • Maximise revenue and reduce expenditure through effective cost control measures. • Set, establish goals for budget adherence and controls for relevant area and establish best practice principles in process and application. • Contribute to the financial sustainability of CETA by ensure no wasteful and fruitless expenditures are incurred in responsibility. DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES • A Degree or equivalent in Auditing / Public Administration / Social Sciences / Education and Training. • A post Graduate Degree or equivalent in the relevant field of study will be an added advantage • Minimum 5 years’ experience working within a performance audit or audit environment or similar, of which 3 years should at a management level. • Sound knowledge, understanding and experience of Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, National Skills Development Plan, National Qualifications Framework Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and other applicable regulations • Experience in auditing/reporting/monitoring and evaluation • Understanding of research protocols and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Required to work extensive hours and meet deadlines The following Attributes are necessary to succeed in this role: • Self-discipline and motivated team player. • Ethical consciousness and conduct in all dealings with the matters of CETA. • Emotionally intelligent and communicates well across all levels. • Analytical and pay attention to detail. • Strategic thinker and problem-solver. • Value-adding advisor to the processes of the organisation. • Independent, objective and impartial. • Excellent negotiation skills. • Data analytical. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Remuneration for this role is a negotiable basic plus benefits package per annum, in line with the CETA Remuneration Policy and the applicable salary scales. A competitive package will be negotiated to attract best candidates. PLEASE NOTE Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to vetting and assessment process by the CETA; with the successful candidates subjected to security vetting. Interested applicants should send an application letter together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae with the vacancy/position title in the subject line, copies of academic qualifications and names of three contactable referees via email: managementrecruitment@ceta.co.za Enquiries: Email: bukiwex@ceta.co.za / louizes@ceta.co.za Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes. “Developing Skills. Serving Society” CETA will not consider late applications. The CETA reserves the right to cancel this advert, and / or not to appoint. CETA will only correspond with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive correspondence from CETA within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Closing date: 7 October 2022. “CETA is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference”.
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