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  • Posted: Jul 17, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is a Quality Council established in 2010 in terms of the Skills Development Act Nr. 97 of 1998. Its role is to oversee the design, implementation, assessment and certification of occupational qualifications, including trades, on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). The QCTO also off...
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    Chief Director: Research, Analysis, Innovation and Policy Development

    Key functions:

    • Develop and implement a research and innovation strategy aligned with the QCTO’s mandate and goals.
    • Manage multi-disciplinary teams in research, development and innovation projects.
    • Produce strategic documents such as strategies, submissions, position papers and reports.
    • Facilitate local and international collaboration on research and innovation.
    • Ensure the integration of the latest technologies and sustainability principles into the organisation’s planning.

    Strategic Research and Policy Development

    • Lead and direct applied research initiatives that inform QCTO strategy.
    • Ensure research findings are translated into an institutional framework and policies.
    • Provide conceptual clarity for QCTO Quality Assurance Framework.

    Innovation and Responsiveness

    • Drive innovation of the OQSF.
    • Conduct research to inform the development of qualifications, part-qualifications and skills programmes that align with labour market needs and the economy.
    • Implement Monitoring and Evaluation projects to assess the effectiveness of the OQSF.

    Data Analysis and Reporting

    • Lead the collection, management and analysis of PSET and OQSF-related data.
    • Produce trend reports, impact assessments and predictive analytics to guide institutional planning and reporting.

    Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

    • Engage with key stakeholders, industry and international partners.
    • Advocate for evidence-based reforms and innovations in the PSET sector.

    Support to the CEO

    • Provide content input and support for CEO engagements.  

    Job Requirements

    Requirements:

    • M.Ed in Education, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related to NQF/PSET
    • A PhD will be an added advantage
    • 10 years collective working experience in research, policy development or innovation roles – preferably within the NQF/PSET sector
    • 5 years’ experience at a senior management level
    • Proven track record of publications, presentations, or leading high-impact research projects completed
    • Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale projects
    • Experience in research and analysis
    • Experience in quality assurance
    • Experience in engaging and managing strategic stakeholders.

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