Advisor: ETQA at MICT SETA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• A Bachelors Degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Development, Public Management, Project Management, Business Management or NQF7 equivalent 
• A qualification in Total Quality Management will be advantageous 
• At least 4 years experience in Education Training and quality Assurance 
• Knowledge of the Skills Development and National Qualifications Framework Acts 
• Knowledge of the QCTO processes and procedures 
• Knowledge of Skills Development policy and regulation 
• Knowledge South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential. 

Other requirements: 

• May be required to perform ad-hoc tasks as allocated by management 
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment which requires agility with time management  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Accreditation and Quality Assurance 

• Manage accreditation related projects. 
• Provide support and conducts provider monitoring. 
• Monitor training sites to assess compliance to set standards for training implementation. 
• Compile progress reports on project implementation and provider accreditation. 
• Make recommendations for interventions to ensure all accreditation standards are met at all times. 
• Manage and recommend accreditation and assessment centre registration. 
• Conduct site visits, compile reports for approval and generate the available documents.
• Present accreditation and verification reports to the accreditation committee. 
• Ensure proper filing for auditing purposes. 
• Attend and participate in technical, functional, and advisory committee meetings as needed. 
• Coordinate and provide oversight Artisan and Non- Artisan training projects. 
• Coordinate and provide oversight the conducting of panel assessments, investigate appeals and work on the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) processes. 
• Quality assures all administrative tasks undertaken by Administrators. 

Risk and Compliance 

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. 
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. 
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements. 
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. 
• Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Manager: ETQA to ensure business optimisation. 
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating procedures throughout the Organisation. 

Stakeholder Management and Relations 

• Build and maintain relationships with all MICT SETA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing. 
• Provide advocacy on matters related quality assurance to empower the MICT SETA stakeholders to make informed decisions. 
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required. 
• Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the operational work plans to impact stakeholders. 
• Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement.