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SOUTH AFRICAN BOARD FOR SHERIFFS
 

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TRAINING OFFICER
Permanent Position – Based in Gauteng 
Remuneration: An all-inclusive package of R 498 943 per annum 
(Total cost of employment) 
 
The South African Board for Sheriffs (SABFS) is responsible for the maintenance of the esteem of, the enhancement of the status of, and the improvement of the standard of training of and functions performed by sheriffs, in a manner that enhances access to justice. 
The SABFS seeks to appoint a progressive, service-oriented and results-driven individual to effectively provide innovative, cost-effective and value-added training and development skills and experience to the organisation.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
  • Assist with the development of formal qualifications for the sheriffs’ profession 
  • Assist with the development internal courses (needs based training) for the sheriffs’ profession 
  • Coordinate the SABFS training team (learner material developers, facilitators, assessors, moderators and administrators) 
  • Coordinate all training interventions, including logistics in all provinces 
  • Write project proposals with budgets for submission to the SABFS 
  • Scope, plan, create and maintain development project plans and schedules for training initiatives 
  • Performs tasks associated with the administrative and reporting requirements of the function 
  • Develop and spearhead e-learning / online training initiatives 
  • Compile and submit a WSP and ATR to the SASSETA annually 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
  • Possesses theoretical understanding of facilitation methodology, and understands and implements the principles thereof to the appropriate target audience 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Good understanding of how best to write training material 
  • Ability to communicate and relate to all stakeholders (all levels of employees) 
  • Good understanding of the organisation to ensure that the products and services are best administered to specific customers 
  • Ability to track spending and manage budgets 
  • Works independently and utilise original and creative skills development initiatives 
  • Pro-actively addressing possible knowledge management problems that could impact on the organisation or the customer 
  • Pro-actively identifying new trends in the market 
  • Develop knowledge management policies and practices 
  • Provide guidance on the Boards’ skills development direction 
  • Analysis of future and past strategies 
  • Systems Knowledge 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
  • Appropriate Tertiary Qualification (B Degree or equivalent) in HR Development or similar 
  • Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience equivalent to that of a Training Officer (middle management) 
  • Registered assessor and moderator 
  • Registered Skills Development Facilitator, Good knowledge of SAQA, QTCO and SETA structures and the Skills Development Act (SDA) 
  • Development and design of occupational qualifications 
  • Experience and knowledge of E-learning 
  • Budgeting and proposal writing Strong writing skills 
  • Instructional design of learning material will be beneficial.




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NOTE: Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The preferred candidate(s) will be subjected to a competency assessment, criminal clearance and qualification verification. 
 
APPLICATION PROCESS 
 
NOTE: The South African Board for Sheriffs encourages applications from people with Disabilities.