Executive Manager: Strategy, Transformation, Innovation and Reporting

**Purpose of this Executive Role**

Provides strategic leadership in developing and executing the organisation's research and reporting, transformation initiatives, innovation, monitoring and evaluation and efficient overall project management for the CETA. The role is responsible for aligning research and planning activities with emerging industry trends, sector challenges, and organisational goals to inform data-driven decision-making. Oversees the entity's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) function and framework, ensuring the effective tracking of performance against strategic objectives and the timely reporting of progress to internal and external stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:
**Strategy, Transformation, Innovation and Reporting**
- In consultation with the CEO, develop a credible CETA’s strategy aligned to best practices in the market.
- Obtain strategic direction from the CEO to support the formulation of the CETA Transformation, Innovation, Research and Reporting strategy, plans and budgets.
- Contribute to the enhancement into the design and development of the long-term vision for the CETA.
- Undertake continuous environmental scanning and trend analysis and ensure global and local trends in Construction sector forms integral part of CETA strategy and skills delivery matrix.
- Oversee the development and alignment of key strategic documents, including the Sector Skills Plan (SSP), Strategic Plan (SP), and Annual Performance Plan (APP).
- Monitor progress to ensure successful implementation of CETA strategy, SSP, operational plans for achievement of objectives and targets.
- Lead the development of the CETA's Research Agenda, defining research priorities, methodologies, timelines, and expected outcomes thereof.
- Conduct and lead research projects, ensuring data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions at the CETA.
- Oversee preparation, finalisation and approval of Quarterly Monitoring Reports (QMR/SETMIS Reports) and Performance Reports (Monthly, Quarterly and Annually).
- Oversee CETA participation in DHET research forum meetings to stay updated on recent developments, SSP framework changes, and expectations for SSP development.
- Oversee the review of the draft SSP with key stakeholders for validation and feedback; including receipt and review of DHET feedback on the draft SSP prior to final submissions.
- Oversee WSP/ATR Stakeholder Workshops for the construction / build sector participants.
- Oversee the development of the CETA’s internal Scorecards to ensure alignment with the SP, APP and the AOPs.
- Lead transformation initiatives to drive positive change for the CETA and the industry. Align CETA’s transformation strategies with national priorities and regulatory frameworks.
- Lead the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) function to track organisational performance, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on such.

**Education, Training and Quality Assurance (ETQA) and Projects Management Function**
- Oversee the qualifications alignment process and development of occupational qualifications in line with current frameworks.
- Manage QCTO and stakeholders’ expectations, ensuring completion of qualification development process.
- Manage the allocation and disbursement of discretionary grants (DG); monitor and manage the DG approval processes in line with DG policies of the CETA.
- Manage accreditation of training providers, assessors and moderators; monitor and manage site visits and the verification processes as part of the overall accreditation process.
- Manage the appointment and performance of Qualification Development Facilitators.
- Develop and implement annual quality assurance plan in line with the targets set.
- Manage the coordination and assessment of learning materials for specific qualifications.
- Develop and manage the implementation of the certification policies, procedures and business processes.
- Ensure establishment and maintenance of credible CETA projects management function to ensure effective and efficient service delivery across all projects in the organisation.
- Lead the digitisation strategy of the CETA for effective and high-performance objectives attainment.

**General responsibilities attached to this role**
- Provide input into audit processes and queries and respond to audit findings within defined timeframes.
- Identify and monitor departmental risks and develop and maintain a risk register from such activities. Implement mitigation to manage risks within the department.
- Prepare regular management reports for governance and executive management reporting processes.
- Establish processes and routines that ensure the CEO’s and Accounting Authority’s decisions for implementation.
- Build and lead an effective and cohesive team and drive talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the STIR Division.
- Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively.
- Ensure the timely management of