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CULTURE, ARTS, TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND SPORT EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (CATHSSETA) - MANAGER LEARNING PROGRAMME
CULTURE, ARTS, TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND SPORT EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (CATHSSETA)
EXTERNAL VACANCY
Applications listed below are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons whose appointment will promote representivity.
BACKGROUND
Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is a SectorEducation and Training Authority (SETA) established under the Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998) POSITION: Manager: Administration & Management
MANAGER LEARNING PROGRAMME
REFERENCE NUMBER: CATHSI5/2021
DURATION: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2030
JOB GRADE: D2
TCTC: R 804 077.76 per annum (All-inclusive package)
LOCATION: Head Office in Midrand
REPORTS TO: Executive Manager: Learning Programmes
JOB SUMMARY
To effectively manage and administer the coordination of Bursaries, Skills Programmes, Internships, Work Integrated Learning, Adult Education and Training (AET), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as well as Learnerships and Artisan programmes to ensure well facilitated skills development and increasing access to opportunities (learning and placement) within the labour market to redress the Skills Gaps as per the SSP
Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities
• Contribute to the development of the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans (APP) for CATHSSETA.
• Manage and ensure the implementation of Learning Programmes (Learnerships, Skills Programmes, WIL, Bursaries, Artisans, Internships, Adult Education & Training and Recognition of Prior Learning) in line with the 2018 Workplace Based Learning Programmes Regulations through: Managing the signing of Discretionary Grant allocations of learning programmes by stakeholders.
• Managing and ensuring that Discretionary Grant contracts are signed and committed for Learning programmes implementation; Managing the registration of learners on the SETA Management System by service providers.
• Managing and ensuring a smooth hand over process of the Discretionary grant contracts and SETMIS reports between Specialists and Regional Offices;
• Ensuring continuous improvement in the Management and Administration of Learning Programmes within CATHSSETA.
• Providing support in the identification of workplaces for practical work experience; Developing reports and improvement plans.
• Ensure the Management of the implementation of partnership projects within the division through:
• Ensuring implementation recommendations from stakeholders;
• Establishing and reporting on stakeholder partnerships through Molls/ MoAs, particularly with Universities, Universities of Technology, TVET colleges, NGO's/NPOs, Cooperatives, Small, Medium Enterprises, Federations/Trade/Labour Unions, Community Education and Training Providers etc. for the implementation of PIVOTAL and Non-PIVOTAL programmes.
• Ensure delivery of quality data and reports in accordance with Service Level Agreement with DHET and stakeholder expectations. Ensure proper and systematic records management in line with the Workplace Based Learning Programmes Agreement Regulations.
• Maintain and monitor the performance information system and ensure that their quarterly reports are quality assured.
• Ensure the development and review of policies and procedures relating to the Management and Administration of Learning Programmes.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to the relevant policies and management systems and optimize controls and processes.
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of knowledge of Administration and Management policies, regulations, and procedures, disseminate and/or present changes to stakeholders and advise on the implementation of changes and report on impact analysis.
• Ensure the facilitation of compliance with Learning Programmes Regulations.
• Ensure quality work that ensures CATHSSETA obtains clean Audit.
• Maintain sound risk and contract management.
• Maintain sound administrative and governance services.
• Manage the department's budget and ensure tracking and monitoring thereof.
• Develop the Administration and Management budget and ensure adherence to budget limits.
• Maintain healthy internal and external relations (communities, government, employers, colleges, internal stakeholders, etc.) to assist in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Lead and manage the department to ensure a positive culture of work and performance.
• Set performance targets for the department and regularly monitor achievement thereof (performance management).
• Provide feedback on the performance of the team.
• Ensure capacity of subordinates by providing relevant training.
Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes
Matric plus a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Management/ Public Management/Administration rated at NQF level 7 by SAQA, or equivalent relevant qualification (related to the job functions) is a minimum requirement. A certificate in Project Management is required. Minimum of 7 experience in a similar environment of which 4 years must be in management or supervisory position. A minimum of 3 years of experience dealing with learning programmes in a SETA environment is required. Experience in managing projects is required. A driver's licence is required.
Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and prescripts governing the SETAs, including, Validation Framework, and a good understanding of Batho Pele principles. Extensive knowledge and application of Workplace-Based Learning Programmes Regulations. Extensive Knowledge of the SETA Management system. Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance Standards and Norms.
Competencies and attributes
Excellent Report writing skills. Quality Assurance and Statistical Analysis. Research and analysis skills. MS Package including MS Project. Leadership & Management Competencies. Strategy Focus and Transformational Leadership. Relationship building and Partnership. High performance organisation. Conceptual and Analytical Thinking. Planning and organizing. Impact Communication. Financial management. Project management. Quality Concern & Attention to detail. Customer focus and loyalty. CATHSSETA Knowledge & Organisational Commitment. Innovation and initiative. Integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Ensure the Management of the implementation of partnership projects within the division through:
• Ensuring implementation recommendations from stakeholders;
• Establishing and reporting on stakeholder partnerships through Molls/ MoAs, particularly with Universities, Universities of Technology, TVET colleges, NGO's/NPOs, Cooperatives, Small, Medium Enterprises, Federations/Trade/Labour Unions, Community Education and Training Providers etc. for the implementation of PIVOTAL and Non-PIVOTAL programmes.
• Ensure delivery of quality data and reports in accordance with Service Level Agreement with DHET and stakeholder expectations. Ensure proper and systematic records management in line with the Workplace Based Learning Programmes Agreement Regulations.
• Maintain and monitor the performance information system and ensure that their quarterly reports are quality assured.
• Ensure the development and review of policies and procedures relating to the Management and Administration of Learning Programmes.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to the relevant policies and management systems and optimize controls and processes.
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of knowledge of Administration and Management policies, regulations, and procedures, disseminate and/or present changes to stakeholders and advise on the implementation of changes and report on impact analysis.
• Ensure the facilitation of compliance with Learning Programmes Regulations.
• Ensure quality work that ensures CATHSSETA obtains clean Audit.
• Maintain sound risk and contract management.
• Maintain sound administrative and governance services.
• Manage the department's budget and ensure tracking and monitoring thereof.
• Develop the Administration and Management budget and ensure adherence to budget limits.
• Maintain healthy internal and external relations (communities, government, employers, colleges, internal stakeholders, etc.) to assist in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Lead and manage the department to ensure a positive culture of work and performance.
• Set performance targets for the department and regularly monitor achievement thereof (performance management).
• Provide feedback on the performance of the team.
• Ensure capacity of subordinates by providing relevant training.
Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes
Matric plus a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Management/ Public Management/Administration rated at NQF level 7 by SAQA, or equivalent relevant qualification (related to the job functions) is a minimum requirement. A certificate in Project Management is required. Minimum of 7 experience in a similar environment of which 4 years must be in management or supervisory position. A minimum of 3 years of experience dealing with learning programmes in a SETA environment is required. Experience in managing projects is required. A driver's licence is required.
Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and prescripts governing the SETAs, including, Validation Framework, and a good understanding of Batho Pele principles. Extensive knowledge and application of Workplace-Based Learning Programmes Regulations. Extensive Knowledge of the SETA Management system. Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance Standards and Norms.
Competencies and attributes
Excellent Report writing skills. Quality Assurance and Statistical Analysis. Research and analysis skills. MS Package including MS Project. Leadership & Management Competencies. Strategy Focus and Transformational Leadership. Relationship building and Partnership. High performance organisation. Conceptual and Analytical Thinking. Planning and organizing. Impact Communication. Financial management. Project management. Quality Concern & Attention to detail. Customer focus and loyalty. CATHSSETA Knowledge & Organisational Commitment. Innovation and initiative. Integrity and ethical behaviour.
Applications are to reach CATHSSETA by 16h00 on Tuesday, 2 November 2021.
Any applicationsreceived thereafter will be not considered.
CATHSSETA is an equal opportunity employer committed to principles of Employment Equity. It is the responsibility of the applicants to familiarize themselves with the specific details of the positions they are applying for.
Applications must be accompanied by a signed application form indicating the position you are applying for, and a detailed CV.
Applicants are to submit their applications ELECTRONICALLY ONLY via e-mail to LPrecruit@cathsseta.org.za