Senior Manager: Learning Programmes Administration

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop the Learning Programmes Implementation and Monitoring frameworks and strategy in consultation with the Executive Manager.
- Manage the development of the operational plan for the Unit in line with the strategic and annual performance plan of the CETA.
- Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of the Unit’s operational plan, taking corrective actions where necessary.
- Manage the Discretionary Grants advert and evaluations.
- Drive the facilitation process for the appointment of training providers and facilitators where required.
- Implement processes to contract with awarded entities and continuously evaluate for improvement based on implementation experience.
- Develop strategic alliances and partnerships with all relevant stakeholders and effectively communicate in order to promote and advance the CETA’s vision, mission and mandate.
- Participate and lead the CETA’s participation in strategic stakeholder engagement and management as well as relevant interventions aimed at boosting relations with relevant structures.
- Ensure the establishment and maintenance of quality learner database platforms to support data integrity.
- Oversee and direct the management, upload, and verification of information to the National Learners’ Records Database.
- Ensure the effective coordination for the submission of learner information, verifying that all the learners’ contracts are signed by all relevant parties.
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Provide technical support and provide advise to stakeholders
- Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement.
- Attend and address all stakeholder queries timeously and effectively.
- Drive and ensure the effective design, implementation and monitoring of Projects the Unit is responsible for implementation.
- Develop draft budget for the Unit.
- Responsible for the management of the budget of the Unit.
- Contribute to and provide input into the Procurement Plan.
- Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with relevant requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
- Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of Provincial office resources.
- Report on all processes and outputs of the Unit.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE**
- A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in any of the following: Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Project Management, Public Administration, Law or any NQF level 7 in Learning and development, Education and training or similar.
- A minimum of 8 to 10 years' experience, of which 5 years must have been in a middle management position.
- Proven experience in leading and directing teams.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office packages
- Experience in developing and implementing key processes and proven/demonstrated ability in implementing projects operational processes.
- Sound knowledge of basic financial management which includes a good understanding of and experience in budget and expenditure management with the ability to accurately account.
- The incumbent must have a good understanding and knowledge of skills development legislation, including the Skills Development Act (SDA), Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA), South African Qualifications Authority Act (SAQA Act), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), etc.

**Other Requirements**
- Willingness to work outside of official hours
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential.

**The following attributes are necessary to execute the role effectively**:

- Problem solving and analysis
- Ethical consciousness and conduct
- Team work
- Customer and service orientated
- Innovative
- Service Delivery orientated
- Effective verbal and listening skills
- Attentive to detail and accurate at all times

**Remuneration and Benefits**

**PLEASE NOTE**

The CETA reserves the right to cancel this advert, and / or not to appoint.