Assistant Director: Quality Assurance With Focus on Arts and Design or Sport Science, Sport Management, Physical Management Field at Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

Job Description

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

Key functions: 

• Facilitate the Quality Partner, Skills Development Provider and Assessment Centre accreditation and or monitoring processes 
• Conduct quality assurance site visits 
• Monitor compliance with remediation plans  
• Domain-specific reporting where required  
• Assist in the maintenance of the website, capturing and analysing 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 and assessment 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. 

Job Requirements

• A minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Education and Training with specialisation in Arts and Design or Sport Science (Management)
• A minimum of six  (6) years relevant industry experience years' of which two years (2) must be at a supervisory experience
•  Experience in accreditation or quality assurance will be an added advantage 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• A valid driver’s licence. 

Competencies and Skills:  

• SharePoint experience will be an added advantage. 
• Knowledge of the education systems 
• Knowledge of Public Service 
• Knowledge of the post-school education framework and relevant Government-wide legislation 
• Knowledge of legislative and prescripts such as the National Qualifications Framework Act, Skills Development Act, and National Skills Development Plan  
• QCTO business strategies, goals, and policies. 
• Communication and information management  
• Diversity management, managing interpersonal conflict, and resolving problems 
• Planning and organizing 
• Innovation, excellence, empowerment, and recognition  
• Authenticity and accuracy 
• Attention to detail, initiative, and proactivity.  
• Excellent work ethics  
• Adherence to relevant QCTO Policies and the 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 regard to Change Management  
• Ability to manage, interpret and analyse information  
• Communication and information management   
• Diversity management, managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems  
• Planning and organizing  
• Innovation, excellence, empowerment, and recognition   
• Authenticity and accuracy  

Closing Date
20/2/2026