Education Training and Development Practitioner

Closing Date

2026/01/26

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

DOTP 85/2025

Job Title

Education Training and Development Practitioner: Management and Leadership Development, Ref No. DOTP 85/2025

Department

Department of the Premier

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Mr J van der Westhuizen at

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Kromme Rhee

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to develop, facilitate and present training interventions to public servants from the Western Cape Government.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) the human or social sciences field; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Contribute to the following learning delivery services within the Directorate Training: Presenting training programmes and courses with own capacity; Facilitation of training programmes and courses presented by experts from provincial department; Facilitation of training programmes and courses presented by external service providers; The programming and scheduling of training interventions; Special human resource development projects allocated to the Sub-directorate; Carry out all course administration. Provide professional curriculum design services to the Directorate Training with the following: The design, development and accreditation of new training curricula, courses and learning programmes within the Sub-directorate Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance; Undertake quality assurance in respect of the Quality Management System (QMS) for International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO 9001:2015) and the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA); Ongoing evaluation and updating/reviewing/conversion to the online environment of learning programmes. Liaise with provincial, national and international role-players in respect of training and development matters. Provide input in respect of the operational work of other units of the Chief Directorate as required. Provide input in respect of the operational management of the Directorate and/or Sub-directorate, with particular reference to the development of business and operational plans.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Theory and practice of human resource development, utilising various learning methodologies and electronic platforms; Statutory and strategic human resource development frameworks of the public service; Implementation of human resource development interventions in an adult learning environment; Theories in the curriculum development environment; Quality assurance in a human resource development environment; Policies of the government of the day; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Understanding of Communities of Practice pertaining to the learning and development (L&D) ecosystem; Understanding of the role of Knowledge Management in the Innovation space, including linkages to a repository of smart practices and the WCG PDO data hub. Skills needed: Facilitation and presentation, inclusive of management level; Future-looking developmental foresight, including Innovative meta competencies; A "start-up" mentality, thinking out of the box and viewing problems from multiple angles; Adaptability and agility in decision making; Understanding of how to leverage technology towards promoting innovation; Research capability; Curriculum development, including the online environment; Networking, communication and deliberation capabilities; Analytical and problem-solving; Conceptual and formulation; Project management; Liaison, consultation and stakeholder management; Team building and inter-personal; Planning and organising; Computer literacy; Willingness and appetite to challenge the norm/risk taking to arrive at the most effective way to solve problems. Able to work across different layers and functions of the organisation and Innovation ecosystem. Ability to identify opportunities for creating and strengthening partnerships. Communication and deliberation abilities.

Remuneration

R R per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

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