Skills Development Specialist

15 hours ago
JHB Northern Suburbs, South Africa Manpower SA Full-time
Reference: CPT003661-KM-1

About the Role


Our client is seeking a Skills Development Specialist to join their Cape Town team. This role is ideal for a driven and organised professional with experience in skills development, SETA processes, funded training solutions and client relationship management.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating workplace skills development initiatives, supporting WSP and ATR submissions, managing SETA-related processes and identifying opportunities to grow revenue through funded training solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and compile Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) in line with SETA and B-BBEE requirements.
  • Drive sales and revenue growth through SETA-funded training solutions and Discretionary Grant opportunities.
  • Identify and engage with clients to understand their training and development needs.
  • Recommend and facilitate suitable funded training solutions based on client requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
  • Achieve agreed business development and revenue targets.
  • Support management with WSP implementation and workplace skills development initiatives.
  • Coordinate Learnerships, Skills Programmes and YES initiatives.
  • Coordinate Discretionary Grant applications, funding reports, cost reports and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of SETA, B-BBEE, funding and regulatory reports.
  • Coordinate SETA-related surveys, communications, updates and audits.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with relevant requirements.
  • Stay up to date with changes to SETA, B-BBEE and skills development legislation and processes.

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • 1–2 years’ experience within the training and skills development industry, preferably within a SETA-accredited training provider or similar environment.
  • Experience in client relationship management.
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • SETA processes
    • Discretionary Grant funding
    • WSP and ATR submissions
    • Learnerships
    • Skills Programmes
    • B-BBEE Skills Development requirements
  • Certification in Skills Development Facilitation (SDF), Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (ODETDP) or a related field would be advantageous.

Advantageous

  • Previous experience engaging directly with SETAs.
  • Knowledge of B-BBEE Skills Development requirements.
  • Practical experience with WSP and ATR processes.
  • Experience with Learnerships, Skills Programmes and Discretionary Grant applications.
Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly

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