Manager: Skills Planning and Research

3 days ago

Pretoria, South Africa Nambiti Technologies Full time

We are recruiting for a Manager: Skills Planning and Research.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Develop the SSP consistent with the official scope of coverage of the company and review and update the SSP annually.
- Manage and lead the development and implementation of the company Research Agenda and programme by developing innovative research approaches, activities and methodologies.
- Leading all aspects of qualitative and quantitative research including study design and tool development to identify and manage research projects that enhance skills development in the sector.
- Manage and monitor the development and evaluation of Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) in the Public Service Sector, to facilitate how organizations will address skills
- development and training requirements within the working environment.
- Manage the analysis process and produce reports on received WSPs and ATRs.
- Identify, manage and maintain mutual partnerships with Universities, Colleges, and company employer constituencies.
- Facilitate and maintain partnerships with other companies that incorporate government departments to monitor the implementation of WSPs and the SSPs.
- Develop departmental plans and budgets.
- Manage and monitor the financial resources, risks and other resources relating to the Skills Planning
and Research Department in the company.
- Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.
- Manage and implement the Skills Planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- In addition to these typical duties, may perform other duties as assigned and required.
- Liaise with Skills Planning stakeholders of the company.
- Manage the Skills Planning and Research Department.
- Manage, lead and direct the staff in the Department.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's in Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, Management or Business
- Administration (NQF 7) qualification.
- A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, Management or
- Business Administration (NQF 8) will serve as an advantage.
- Minimum experience of five (5) years in a skills development/planning and research environment at supervisory or management level including skills planning related functions and relevant legislation.
- Good understanding of research methods and approach
- Ability to lead, plan and manage change.
- Passionate, or the willingness to become immersed in work.
- Initiative and strong organizational skills.
- Strong time management and negotiation skills.
- The ability to set priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

For more information please contact:
**Tebogo Rankhumise

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