MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (MQA) - CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:  
Strategy Planning, Development, Execution and Enablement: • Facilitate and support the development and implementation of core skills development programmes aligned with the sector qualifications framework. • Lead the development of the five-year MQA strategic plan • Oversee the co-ordination of the APR (Annual Performance Report) • Lead the process of crafting the business strategy and the annual performance plan• Develop and cascade the organisation’s strategy/mission statement to the lower-ranking employees • Implement appropriate rewards/recognition and coaching/corrective practices to align staff members with company goals. • Be responsible for the attainment of short- and long-term financial and operational goals. • Direct the development of the organisation to ensure future growth. • Ensure that the MQA’s programmes are in line with the sector’s transformation goals. 
 
Governance and Compliance: • Run an efficient, effective, and transparent corporate governance system within the legislative framework. • Develop policies, procedures, and systems to support the organisation’s operations. • Oversee the planning and direction of all aspects of the organisation’s operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. • Ensure compliance of the Operations Department to the corporate governance framework to create operational efficiency. • Monitor compliance with policies, processes, and procedures. • Oversee all contracts pertaining to the delivery of objectives. 
 
Skills Planning and Research: • Perform decision-making through research. • Oversee the development of the Sector Skills Plan and monitor the submission of workplace skills plans and annual training reports. • Ensure support of the sector through effective and functioning systems and reporting tools. • Oversee the delivery of the research and impact assessment studies in line with the research agenda.  
 
Learning Programmes Management: • Lead and oversee the implementation of all project plans in line with the approved budget. • Monitor unit performance and identify performance barriers. 
 
Systems Management: • Oversee the operations systems development and implementation to support the MQA’s mandate. • Ensure that the system serves as the enabler for delivery of goals. 
 
Financial Management: • Lead the development of the Operations budget. Oversee the implementation of operational plans in line with the approved budget. • Oversee the disbursement of discretionary and mandatory grants. • Ensure efficient utilisation of the budget and minimise costs. • Oversee the management of Operations accruals and commitments. • Oversee the procurement of all goods and services in line with approved policies and procedures. • Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements and auditing. 
 
Risk Management: • Oversee the identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring of strategic and operational risks for the Operations department. 
 
Performance Management: • Oversee the implementation of the performance management system within the Operations department. • Manage the Operations department’s team performance. Ensure the development, guidance, and empowerment of the team to deliver on unit targets. • Ensure that the performance contracts are in place prior to the beginning of each financial year in line with the department’s strategy and plans.
 
Qualifications: •Minimum of Post graduate Business (NQF 8) related qualification required • Masters Level qualification: MBA, MBL, MComm/Public Management or equivalent (NQF Level 9) qualification will be an added advantage.
 
Experience: • Minimum of 10 years within the operations environment, of which 7 years at senior management level in a similar environment is preferred.• Demonstrate proven leadership experience in strategically positioning the business units.
 
Competencies: Knowledge: • In-depth knowledge of many disciplines/functions •Understand current issues and challenges affecting training, skills development, and SETAs across South Africa • Knowledge of strategic national policy imperatives guiding skills development in South Africa • Knowledge of government policies and procedure. • Knowledge of financial and organisational management. • Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, methodologies, and processes. • Knowledge of marketing communication methodologies.
 
Skills: •Communication and representation skills. • Facilitation and counseling skills • Strategic and leadership capability (business acumen). • People management skills. • Self-management. • Information management.
 
Attributes: • Possess strong analytical and technical abilities • Be results orientated. • Be stakeholder orientated. • Possess resilience. • Possess emotional Intelligence • Possess situational sensitivity. • Be decisive. • Be people orientated. 
 
The candidate should also be willing to: • Work under pressure inclusive of longer than normal offices hours if required. • Work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. • Travel away from home if required. • Engage in a lifelong learning process relative to the context of the workplace.
 
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Closing Date: 25 April 2023. Late applications will not be considered. 
 
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, a valid drivers’ licence, and valid proof of identification to: recruitment@mqa.org.za
 
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement in terms of MQA Performance Management System.
 
The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
 
Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes.
 
Successful applicant will be required to disclose their financial interest. Should you not hear from the MQA within 4 weeks of the closing date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.
 
The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.