Assistant Director: Skills Development at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority in Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development or relevant field. NQF level 7 qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in human resource development environment with at least two (2) years’ supervisory level experience. Successful completion of an accredited Skills Development Facilitator programme will be an added advantage

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will administer and coordinate skills development processes and activities, including the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and assist with the required reporting. Support processes to identify training needs to inform the development of training plans.
• Capture information on the relevant skills development reporting and information systems and maintain an effective filing system for learning and development programmes (Short Training Programmes, Bursaries and Professional Membership).
• Coordinate initiatives to conduct skills audits and assist with developing the department's skills framework and profile. Administer and coordinate training and development processes (Short Training Programmes, Bursaries and Professional Membership Fees) for DCDT in line with HRD and SCM policies and procedures. Providing technical and administrative support for Departmental Training Committee meetings.
• Coordinate and follow up on employees’ enrolments in learning courses/training, tracking attendance and course/learning completion, including departmental. Provide support with the implementation of the DCDT Induction Programme and coordinate the NSG Compulsory Induction Programmes (CIP).
• Provide support with the coordination and monitoring of the Departmental Internship Programme. Implement activities to support HRD interventions, e.g., in-house or corporate training programmes, to facilitate staff development. Participate in the evaluation and impact assessment of training and development in the Department. Provide support in the development and review of HRD (Skills Development) policies.
• Management of resources (human and financial) allocated to the sub-directorate. Effective project management, manage financial resources, Driving change and operational excellence and Manage compliance.