Executive Manager: Training & Development at Border Management Authority

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development / Training and Development / Education or Education Management at NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA.
• A certificate in Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development will be an added advantage 

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience at managerial level within Learning and Development environment of which 5 years must be at Middle/management level.
• Experience in curriculum / learning unit standards development
• Training and Development operational experience preferably within learning institutions / academy.
• Understanding of SETA/SAQA/QCTO 

Knowledge

• South African Constitution. BMA Act 2020 Knowledge of the Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and all applicable human resources legislation. Understanding of legislation and prescripts applicable in the corporate environment. 

Responsibilities/Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:-

• Lead the development, management and execution of the function strategy and provide input into the overall strategy, policy and decision-making direction of the BMA.
• Contribute to key decisions on BMA processes, projects and policies and effectively incorporate and manage all relevant changes agreed-upon decisions. Manage the training institution in accordance with applicable legislation. Mange the knowledge and information library for all BMA employees.
• Promote and co-ordinate training and development interventions in the departments based on employee needs. Manage effective training and capacity building programmes. Maintain the quality and effectiveness of learning and development interventions. Administer, manage and support core learning centre functions. Manage applicable bursary schemes for employees.
• Promote professionalism of the Border Guard through research, training and development of BMA employees in accordance with the Act to ensure adherence to ethical standards. Ensure and compile quality research reports for submission to relevant stakeholders to inform key decision making. Establish, source, develop and implement a professional training programmes. Facilitate accreditation and registration of programmes.
• Facilitate lifelong learning within both public and private organisation as well as fostering long-distance learning for members across the country. Ensure development of competency models. Manage Staff Skills Audits for training alignment. Prepare annual Workplace Skills Plan and Submit Annual Training Reports. Manage relevant training and development Committees.
• Prepare and present reports for submission to the BMA Management/Executives and Governing committees and other stakeholders. Facilitate and oversee the development and monitoring of policies, standard operating procedures, systems and controls.
• Lead the conceptualising of the unit’s risk register. Ensure the mitigation of the business units’ risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Lead the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with the relevant requirements. Develop and management of the budget of the Division by ensuring financial stability within the Division. Ensure expenditure is in line with budget requirements.
• Monitoring financial control, budget management and the procurement process to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPFA, and BBBEE) Maximise revenue and reduce expenditure through effective cost control measures. Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of departmental resources.
• Lead and drive a high performance culture by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures based on agreed upon objectives. Lead and drive the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the BMA’s policies and procedures.

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