Chief Director: Management of the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). at Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

Job Description

• Set strategic direction and oversee policy development 
• Contribute to the development of the QCTO organisational strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance and expert advice on the implementation of the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight on the achievement of strategic functions related to the development, assessment, and certification of Occupational Qualifications. 
• Provide oversight on the development and implementation of operational plans for the OQSF and provide guidance on changes required.
• Oversee the development of policies related to implementation of the OQSF and review thereof to ensure they remain relevant.
• Participate in the tender processes related to services required in the QCTO.
• Strategic oversight of the development and maintenance of occupational qualifications and part qualifications 
• Provide oversight on the end – to – end process of the development of qualifications and part qualifications and skills programmes.
• Provide oversight on the end – to – end process of the maintenance of qualifications and historically registered qualifications.
• Provide oversight on the end – to – end process for the assessment and certification of occupational qualifications, part qualifications and skills programmes. 
• Provide oversight on the submission of qualifications and part qualifications to SAQA for registration.
• Strategic stakeholder management
• Engage internal senior stakeholders on an ongoing basis to keep them abreast of matters related to meetings with external stakeholders.
• Engage senior external stakeholders on strategic partnerships related to the implementation of the OQSF within the broader PSET system.
• Engage with SAQA on qualifications registered and deregistered.
• Participate in relevant internal committees and external forums related to the OQSF.
• Manage the human and financial resources related to OQM
• Lead budgetary planning for the Chief Directorate in alignment with QCTO objectives
• Provide oversight on the allocation of budget to units for the operational execution of the Chief Directorate plans.
• Provide oversight on corrective actions to align expenditure to the budget.
• Provide oversight on risk management plans related to the implementation of the OQSF.
• Provide oversight on adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the QCTO.
• Provide oversight on the execution of the operational plan, including budget, performance targets, measurement metrics, and reporting.
• Manage the performance of direct reports in accordance with policy. 
• Provide necessary information and resources to direct reports required to deliver on the objectives and targets related to implementation of the OQSF.
• Lead and manage direct reports in a manner that creates a culture of high performance.
• Manage employee related matters.
• Participating as an active member of the QCTO Executive team 
• Operate within delegated authorisations.  
• Adhere at all times to the values of the OCTO. 
• Provide updates and key insights on the Chief Directorate to the QCTO Executive team.
• Actively participate in relevant executive and Domain meetings.
• Positively support the implementation of all Executive management decisions.

​Job Requirements

• A relevant postgraduate degree at NQF Level 8.
• A master’s degree at NQF Level 9 would be an added advantage.
• 10 years collective working experience.
• 5 years’ experience at a senior management level. 
• Experience in occupational qualifications management and assessment.
• Experience in engaging and managing strategic stakeholders.
• Public Service and OCTO mandates and strategies.
• Knowledge of the Post school education sector and post school education framework.
• Government wide legislation.
• Legislative Knowledge and Prescripts, e.g. Relevant Acts, Public Service Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, General knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
• Experience in occupational qualifications management and assessment methodologies
• Experience in strategic stakeholder engagement and management.
• Experience in the PSET sector.
• Experience in the management of human and financial resources at a functional (directorate) or unit level.