Head of Skills Development, ETQA and Funding at Ignition Group

SETA/QCTO and Funding Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant SETA/QCTO representatives and government agencies to stay informed about available funding opportunities.
• Lead the development and submission of funding proposals, ensuring compliance with SETA/QCTO and government guidelines.
• Maximize funding opportunities through strategic planning and proactive engagement with funding sources.

Quality assurance

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance framework to ensure that training programs align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of training delivery.
• Ensure compliance with SETA and government guidelines for funding proposals, as well as with all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks

Training Program Improvement

• Identify and implement areas for improvement in training programs based on analysis of training feedback trends, industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality and relevance of training.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Track and analyse key metrics related to training and funding outcomes.
• Compile and submit required regulatory and funding reports.
• Assist with the compilation and provision of data for BEE reporting.

Design, develop and facilitate Skills Development Programmes

• Design and develop skills programmes to meet the organisations skills needs, aligned to QCTO standards
• Facilitate skills development programmes, learnerships, workshops and training sessions to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skills development

Stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including employees, managers, training providers and SETA representatives
• Implement scheduled and formal engagement with stakeholders such as BPESA, CapeBPO, DTiC, UIF and others.
• Act as a liaison between the Ignition Academy and relevant industry bodies to stay abreast of industry developments.

Policies, Processes and SOPs

• Develop, implement and maintain policies, processes and SOPs related to skills development, ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements

Team Leadership

• Develop, lead and manage a team of skills development practitioners and provide guidance, support and coaching

Education and training:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources development, Business Administration or related field (Preferred)
• Registration as a skills development facilitator

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ previous experience in a learning and development role, specifically focused on skills development facilitation
• Proven experience in grant submissions
• Demonstrated experience drafting, compiling and submitting of regulatory reports
• Proven experience in quality assurance and funding management within the education or training sector
• Experience in skills development and quality assurance, including accreditation, moderation, and compliance with SETA and ETQA requirements, is essential.