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SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL)
SENIOR MANAGER: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Status: Permanent
Location: Pretoria/Nelspruit Office
Grade: D4
Reporting Line: Executive: Human Capital
Role Mandate
To enable the achievement of SAFCOLs’ Strategy, through Capacity Building & Skills Development of employees & communities by increasing forestry training offerings, which will further contribute to combating poverty & unemployment in communities. Build relationships with industry stakeholders & establish partnerships with educational & research institutions for required skills for the industry at large through promoting and supporting the Forestry Industrialisation. Ensure Governance & Compliance of Skills Development initiatives by utilising the latest & most effective training practice, technology, equipment, skills, and data to ensure quality & training standards in line with National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for all levels.
Key Accountabilities
• Develop the company’s Learning/Training & Development Capacity Building or Skills Development strategy that will support business through the development of employees’ skills & empowering communities
• Translate Human Capital strategy into Capacity Building & Skills Development plan and facilitate execution thereof
• Establish an Academy of Excellence, which will assist in professionalising the forestry sector through quality training and development
• Lead Learning and Development initiatives of SAFCOL employees at all levels & Leadership capacity development programmes
• Support Government skills development initiatives & serve the broader industry by developing a forestry talent pool
• Provide training interventions & graduate programmes to adjacent communities giving priority to land claimants, women, youth, people living with disabilities & contractors within the SAFCOL value chain
• Drive transformation through prioritising previously disadvantaged groups (youth, women & PWD’s)
• Ensure capacity & skills development of training instructors to ensure they meet minimum SETA requirements
• Develop SAFCOL Forestry Academy Training Quality Assurance Framework (TQAF) & ensure compliance of training programmes with the NQF & training standards
• Maintain SAFCOL accreditation with FP&M SETA and facilitate the extension of scope to other SETA’s
• Ensure training material is updated, accredited, and aligned to SAQA Units Standards
• Ensure registrations of SAFCOL Assessors and Moderators
• Develop & oversee the implementation of SAFCOL’s Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) & Annual Training Report (ATR)
• Oversee the training implementation plan and PIVOTAL plan
• Oversee the payment of Skills Development Levies (SDL) and claim Discretionary and Mandatory Grants
• Monitor and ensure compliance through Quarterly Monitoring Reports (QMR)
• Develop & implement Training Quality Management System (QMS)
• Identify accredited & registered programmes to address gaps identified
• Provide oversight on Skills Development Section of the BBBEE codes and ensure alignment on categories of available actions and their affiliated point’s allocation
• Oversee the facilitation of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme & ensure SAFCOL’s claims points in line with Sector Code and definition
• Ensure accurate quarterly & annual BBBEE reporting on the BEE Toolkit
• Align the implementation of employees’ Skill Development to the Economically Active Populations targets (EAP)
• Establish relationships with external training and education institutions and external Skills Development Funding agencies
• Collaborate with the Shareholder (DPE) & other Government Departments to deliver capacity development programmes to previously disadvantaged youth, women & PWD’s and attend quarterly meeting & Skills Development Committee with key internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Transformation unit to implement programmes for communities in order to address SAFCOL’s social responsibility commitments
• Lead the achievement of Skills Development targets set in line with Shareholder Compact
• On annual basis negotiate targets & budget allocation for Shareholder Compact programmes
• Oversee implementation of annual intake for Sector Specific Learnership, Apprenticeships & training and monitor budget expenditure
• Engage business to identify requirements for placing interns & Work Integrated learners
• Ensure registration of Artisan’s programs with Accredited testing centres & the registration of Learnerships with SETA
• Ensure learners & interns meet requirements of HET, FET & TVET for workplace
• Engage SETA for MIS registration & certification and monitor quality & training standards on programmes
• Facilitate the development of standards, frameworks, policies, & procedures to support high quality Skills Development & Capacity Development processes & initiatives
• Develop & submit monthly, quarterly & annual reports & plans on Skills Development & Capacity Building initiatives to Management, DPE & SETA
• Ensure adherence to NOSA & all Safety Standards
• Contribute to all HC project initiatives
• Monitor & close all internal & external audits findings related to area of responsibility
• Conduct research & benchmarks on Forestry training offerings to position the Forestry Academy to ultimately generate income by providing quality training to the broader Industry
• Oversee & manage team objectives & ensure deliverables support business strategy
Minimum Requirements
• A Post Graduate Degree or equivalent NQF 8 qualification – Human Resources Development/Training & Development or similar qualification
• ODETDP
• Qualified Assessor/Moderator
• NQF 9 qualification – will be an added advantage
• MDP – will be an added advantage
• BBBEE – will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s licence
• A minimum of 8 years’ intensive experience in Learning/Training & Development environment or other similar position of which 3 years of experience is at senior management level • Envisaged candidate is expected to display a great deal of knowledge to manage the Training & Development Department, which includes strategy development & project management
• General understanding of Human Capital value chain
• Understanding of employee learning & learning technologies and e-learning platforms
• Ability to design and produce relevant training materials, including e-learning courses
• Significant experience with effective learning & development methods
• Experience in project management & budgeting
• Experience working with SETA’s/ETQA and SAQA
• BBBEE Legislation
• Coaching – will be an added advantage
Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Thinking
• Develop Others
• Driving Change
• Operational Delivery
• Commercial Insight
• Self-Awareness
Behavioural Competencies
• Networking
• Risk Management
• Facilitation
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Management
• Creativity & Innovation
Technical Competencies
• Training Design & Development
• Learning Principles & Blended Approach
• Testing & Evaluation Procedures (Assessment & Moderation of training)
• Governance & Reporting (BBBEE Legislation)
• Skills Development Facilitation
• Mentorship & Coaching
• Leadership Development
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.
Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:
Ms. Sandra van der Walt, Human Capital Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za, contact number 012 436 6378/082 079 1092
Closing date: 29 July 2022
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
SENIOR MANAGER: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Status: Permanent
Location: Pretoria/Nelspruit Office
Grade: D4
Reporting Line: Executive: Human Capital
Role Mandate
To enable the achievement of SAFCOLs’ Strategy, through Capacity Building & Skills Development of employees & communities by increasing forestry training offerings, which will further contribute to combating poverty & unemployment in communities. Build relationships with industry stakeholders & establish partnerships with educational & research institutions for required skills for the industry at large through promoting and supporting the Forestry Industrialisation. Ensure Governance & Compliance of Skills Development initiatives by utilising the latest & most effective training practice, technology, equipment, skills, and data to ensure quality & training standards in line with National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for all levels.
Key Accountabilities
• Develop the company’s Learning/Training & Development Capacity Building or Skills Development strategy that will support business through the development of employees’ skills & empowering communities
• Translate Human Capital strategy into Capacity Building & Skills Development plan and facilitate execution thereof
• Establish an Academy of Excellence, which will assist in professionalising the forestry sector through quality training and development
• Lead Learning and Development initiatives of SAFCOL employees at all levels & Leadership capacity development programmes
• Support Government skills development initiatives & serve the broader industry by developing a forestry talent pool
• Provide training interventions & graduate programmes to adjacent communities giving priority to land claimants, women, youth, people living with disabilities & contractors within the SAFCOL value chain
• Drive transformation through prioritising previously disadvantaged groups (youth, women & PWD’s)
• Ensure capacity & skills development of training instructors to ensure they meet minimum SETA requirements
• Develop SAFCOL Forestry Academy Training Quality Assurance Framework (TQAF) & ensure compliance of training programmes with the NQF & training standards
• Maintain SAFCOL accreditation with FP&M SETA and facilitate the extension of scope to other SETA’s
• Ensure training material is updated, accredited, and aligned to SAQA Units Standards
• Ensure registrations of SAFCOL Assessors and Moderators
• Develop & oversee the implementation of SAFCOL’s Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) & Annual Training Report (ATR)
• Oversee the training implementation plan and PIVOTAL plan
• Oversee the payment of Skills Development Levies (SDL) and claim Discretionary and Mandatory Grants
• Monitor and ensure compliance through Quarterly Monitoring Reports (QMR)
• Develop & implement Training Quality Management System (QMS)
• Identify accredited & registered programmes to address gaps identified
• Provide oversight on Skills Development Section of the BBBEE codes and ensure alignment on categories of available actions and their affiliated point’s allocation
• Oversee the facilitation of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme & ensure SAFCOL’s claims points in line with Sector Code and definition
• Ensure accurate quarterly & annual BBBEE reporting on the BEE Toolkit
• Align the implementation of employees’ Skill Development to the Economically Active Populations targets (EAP)
• Establish relationships with external training and education institutions and external Skills Development Funding agencies
• Collaborate with the Shareholder (DPE) & other Government Departments to deliver capacity development programmes to previously disadvantaged youth, women & PWD’s and attend quarterly meeting & Skills Development Committee with key internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Transformation unit to implement programmes for communities in order to address SAFCOL’s social responsibility commitments
• Lead the achievement of Skills Development targets set in line with Shareholder Compact
• On annual basis negotiate targets & budget allocation for Shareholder Compact programmes
• Oversee implementation of annual intake for Sector Specific Learnership, Apprenticeships & training and monitor budget expenditure
• Engage business to identify requirements for placing interns & Work Integrated learners
• Ensure registration of Artisan’s programs with Accredited testing centres & the registration of Learnerships with SETA
• Ensure learners & interns meet requirements of HET, FET & TVET for workplace
• Engage SETA for MIS registration & certification and monitor quality & training standards on programmes
• Facilitate the development of standards, frameworks, policies, & procedures to support high quality Skills Development & Capacity Development processes & initiatives
• Develop & submit monthly, quarterly & annual reports & plans on Skills Development & Capacity Building initiatives to Management, DPE & SETA
• Ensure adherence to NOSA & all Safety Standards
• Contribute to all HC project initiatives
• Monitor & close all internal & external audits findings related to area of responsibility
• Conduct research & benchmarks on Forestry training offerings to position the Forestry Academy to ultimately generate income by providing quality training to the broader Industry
• Oversee & manage team objectives & ensure deliverables support business strategy
Minimum Requirements
• A Post Graduate Degree or equivalent NQF 8 qualification – Human Resources Development/Training & Development or similar qualification
• ODETDP
• Qualified Assessor/Moderator
• NQF 9 qualification – will be an added advantage
• MDP – will be an added advantage
• BBBEE – will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s licence
• A minimum of 8 years’ intensive experience in Learning/Training & Development environment or other similar position of which 3 years of experience is at senior management level • Envisaged candidate is expected to display a great deal of knowledge to manage the Training & Development Department, which includes strategy development & project management
• General understanding of Human Capital value chain
• Understanding of employee learning & learning technologies and e-learning platforms
• Ability to design and produce relevant training materials, including e-learning courses
• Significant experience with effective learning & development methods
• Experience in project management & budgeting
• Experience working with SETA’s/ETQA and SAQA
• BBBEE Legislation
• Coaching – will be an added advantage
Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Thinking
• Develop Others
• Driving Change
• Operational Delivery
• Commercial Insight
• Self-Awareness
Behavioural Competencies
• Networking
• Risk Management
• Facilitation
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Management
• Creativity & Innovation
Technical Competencies
• Training Design & Development
• Learning Principles & Blended Approach
• Testing & Evaluation Procedures (Assessment & Moderation of training)
• Governance & Reporting (BBBEE Legislation)
• Skills Development Facilitation
• Mentorship & Coaching
• Leadership Development
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.
Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:
Ms. Sandra van der Walt, Human Capital Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za, contact number 012 436 6378/082 079 1092
Closing date: 29 July 2022
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
ARTISAN: FITTER
Status: Permanent
Location: Timbadola Sawmill
Grade: C2
Reporting line: Superintendent: Engineering
Role Mandate
To perform maintenance activities on plant equipment.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure maximum plant availability
• Ensure spares for critical items are available
• Identify mechanical fault reported during breakdown and maintain timeously
• Perform fault finding and troubleshooting of complex problems
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Plan and organise job orders/ cards allocated
• Read and interpret technical drawings / schematics for the purpose of debugging faults timeously
• Support operations with problem solving and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement solutions on equipment mechanical challenges
• Ensure high quality workmanship by maintaining plant to desirable standard
• Repair and replace worn and damaged parts on machines to prevent breakdown
• Perform maintenance schedule including routine lubrication, filter changes, greasing, gearbox oil top-up etc.
• Liaise with production personnel to schedule planned inspection and maintenance
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections, as per mill maintenance programme
• Adhere to provision of SAFCOL policies, procedures and all other relevant legislation
• Ensure conformance with safety requirements and fitter maintenance or replacement activities
• Ensure compliance on classification and priorities system for completion of work order
• Conduct on the job training and mentor Apprenticeship Students
• Preform basic welding
Minimum requirements
• N2 Fitter Certificate
• Trade Certificate: Fitter
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Engineering will be added advantage
• 3 Years’ experience as a Fitter in processing/ manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in sawmilling environment will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s licence
Leadership Competencies
• Operational delivery
• Self-discipline
• Good coordination
• Time management
• Business-acumen
• Innovation
Behavioural Competencies
• Communication
• Planning and organising
• Independency
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
Technical Competencies
• Technical drawings
• Mechanical skills
• Trouble-shooting system
• Fault-finding
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.
Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL.
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence Mr. Douglas Malope, Human Capital Practitioner, douglasrecruitment@safcol.co.za
Tel no: 013 754 2700/2900
Closing date: 26 July 2022
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.