Assistant Director: Quality Assurance REF: QCTO 216 at Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

To conduct accreditation, advocate, monitor and implement the quality assurance and compliance of quality partners, skills development providers and assessment centers linked to the QCTO 

Key functions: 

• Facilitate the Quality Partner, Skills Development Provider and Assessment Centre accreditation and or monitoring process; 
• Conduct accreditation and monitoring site visits; 
• Monitor compliance to remediation plans; 
• Domain specific reporting where required 
• Assist in maintenance of website, capturing and analysis of Learner Enrolment data 
• Assist with learner enrolments data specification and be able to monitor and advise Quality Partners (QPs) and Skills Development Providers (SDPs) 
• Travel to QCTO stakeholders throughout South Africa where required 
• Assist with the evaluation of occupational qualification implementation practice to ensure quality in provisioning and adherence to accreditation standards 
• Professional Interaction with Quality Partners, Skills Development Providers (SDPs) and all other stakeholders 
• Operate within the policies, procedures, and rules of the QCTO; 
• Adhere at all times to the values of the QCTO 
• Participate as an active member of the QCTO 
• Assist colleagues as required. 

Requirements:

• A recognized relevant 3-year diploma or degree (minimum NQF Level 6) in education and training required. 
• A minimum of six (6) years of work experience in quality assurance of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level position. 
• Accreditation / Quality Assurance experience will be an added advantage 
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) 
• SharePoint experience will be an added advantage. 
• A valid driver's license. 
• Knowledge of the education systems 
• Knowledge of Public Service 
• Knowledge of post-school education framework and relevant Government-wide legislation 
• Knowledge of legislative and prescripts such as the National Qualifications Framework Act, Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Strategy III
• QCTO business strategies, goals, and policies. 
• Communication and information management 
• Diversity management and managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems
• Planning and organizing 
• Innovation, excellence, empowerment, and recognition 
• Authenticity and accuracy 
• Attention to detail, initiative, and proactivity. 

Mandatory required competencies and Skills: 

• Excellent work ethics 
• Adherence to relevant QCTO Policies and ability to implement them 
• Ambitious and Results-Driven 
• Precise Reporting Skills 
• Project Management experience 
• Logical and concise Verbal and Written Communication Skills 
• Enthusiastic stakeholder liaison abilities 
• Flexible with regards to Change Management 
• Ability to manage, interpret and analyse information