QUALITY COUNCIL FOR TRADES & OCCUPATIONS (QCTO) VACANCIES

​The QCTO is looking for a highly motivated, competent, and professional individual to fill the following position:

CHIEF DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT OF THE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SUB-FRAMEWORK (OQSF)
Salary Level R1,436,022.00 - R1,716,933.00
Location Pretoria - GP ZA (Primary)
 
Job Description
Set strategic direction and oversee policy development 
•    Contribute to the development of the QCTO organisational strategy.
•    Provide strategic guidance and expert advice on the implementation of the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).
•    Provide strategic guidance and oversight on the achievement of strategic functions related to the development, assessment, and certification of Occupational Qualifications. 
•    Provide oversight on the development and implementation of operational plans for the OQSF and provide guidance on changes required.
•    Oversee the development of policies related to implementation of the OQSF and review thereof to ensure they remain relevant.
•    Participate in the tender processes related to services required in the QCTO.
Strategic oversight of the development and maintenance of occupational qualifications and part qualifications 
•    Provide oversight on the end – to – end process of the development of qualifications and part qualifications and skills programmes.
•    Provide oversight on the end – to – end process of the maintenance of qualifications and historically registered qualifications.
•    Provide oversight on the end – to – end process for the assessment and certification of occupational qualifications, part qualifications and skills programmes. 
•    Provide oversight on the submission of qualifications and part qualifications to SAQA for registration.
Strategic stakeholder management
•    Engage internal senior stakeholders on an ongoing basis to keep them abreast of matters related to meetings with external stakeholders.
•    Engage senior external stakeholders on strategic partnerships related to the implementation of the OQSF within the broader PSET system.
•    Engage with SAQA on qualifications registered and deregistered.
•    Participate in relevant internal committees and external forums related to the OQSF.
Manage the human and financial resources related to OQM
•    Lead budgetary planning for the Chief Directorate in alignment with QCTO objectives
•    Provide oversight on the allocation of budget to units for the operational execution of the Chief Directorate plans.
•    Provide oversight on corrective actions to align expenditure to the budget.
•    Provide oversight on risk management plans related to the implementation of the OQSF.
•    Provide oversight on adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the QCTO.
•    Provide oversight on the execution of the operational plan, including budget, performance targets, measurement metrics, and reporting.
•    Manage the performance of direct reports in accordance with policy. 
•    Provide necessary information and resources to direct reports required to deliver on the objectives and targets related to implementation of the OQSF.
•    Lead and manage direct reports in a manner that creates a culture of high performance.
•    Manage employee related matters.
Participating as an active member of the QCTO Executive team 
•    Operate within delegated authorisations.  
•    Adhere at all times to the values of the OCTO. 
•    Provide updates and key insights on the Chief Directorate to the QCTO Executive team.
•    Actively participate in relevant executive and Domain meetings.
•    Positively support the implementation of all Executive management decisions.

​Job Requirements
•    A relevant postgraduate degree at NQF Level 8.
•    A master’s degree at NQF Level 9 would be an added advantage.
•    10 years collective working experience.
•    5 years’ experience at a senior management level. 
•    Experience in occupational qualifications management and assessment.
•    Experience in engaging and managing strategic stakeholders.
•    Public Service and OCTO mandates and strategies.
•    Knowledge of the Post school education sector and post school education framework.
•    Government wide legislation.
•    Legislative Knowledge and Prescripts, e.g. Relevant Acts, Public Service Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, General knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
•    Experience in occupational qualifications management and assessment methodologies
•    Experience in strategic stakeholder engagement and management.
•    Experience in the PSET sector.
•    Experience in the management of human and financial resources at a functional (directorate) or unit level.
 
Skills Required: 
•    Strategic capability and leadership
•    Budgeting and financial management
•    Project and programme management
•    Change management
•    Service delivery innovation (SDI)
•    Problem solving and analysis
•    People management and empowerment
•    Client orientation and customer focus
•    Communication
•    Honesty and integrity
•    Knowledge management
•    Stakeholder engagement and management
•    Innovation and excellence
•    Empowerment and recognition
•    Respect and dignity
•    Ethics and integrity
•    Ownership and accountability
•    Authenticity
•    Accuracy 
•    Attention to detail
•    Initiative and proactivity
•    Quality focus
•    Responsibility 
•    Solution focus
•    Thoroughness
•    Time focus
 
Closing Date 13/3/2026
 
QCTO is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We aim to promote equity through filling all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the QCTO Employment Equity targets. People who are differently abled are encouraged to apply.
 
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