Manager: Chambers at FoodBev Manufacturing SETA

Role purpose

To manage and co-ordinate the activities of all Chambers within FoodBev SETA (FBS) so that training and development is optimally developed and implemented and to ensure that the statutory mandate of the Chambers are adhered to; through: 

•  Facilitating the development of sector plans that are research based and monitored jointly with stakeholders;
•  Engaging and mobilising stakeholders to implement skills development plans aligned to FBS’s SSP and SP to build their capacity to identify and implement response to sector skills needs;
•  Coordinating the review and development of the SETA constitution, chamber management framework, strategy, and implementation plan;
•  Coordinating and managing communication between the SETA and stakeholders to build rapport;
•  Consolidating research input into the strategic imperative of the SETA;
•  Playing an advocacy role within the sector to ensure that the number stakeholders is increased and maintained;
•  Managing the database of stakeholders;

 
Specific duties:

Chamber Management Strategic Framework

•  Develop and implement Chamber Strategy in line with FBS strategic priorities and Constitution.
•  Support in the development and updating the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) in line with insights from stakeholders and chamber members. 
•  Contribute to the identification of scarce and critical skills for each industry in the sector in line with the chamber engagements.
•  Support in ensuring that the SSP implementation is facilitated and monitored in accordance with industry best practice within the Chambers.
•  Compile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all FBS Chambers by working closely with stakeholders to identify performance metrics, establish benchmarks, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
•  Align targets for FoodBev SETA Chambers with the National Skills Development Strategy by setting objectives that prioritize skills enhancement, workforce development, and innovation within the food and beverage sector. Monitor progress against these targets to ensure alignment with the broader goals of national skills development.
•  Play an advisory role in assisting Chambers and employers to identify occupations and skills requirements for their industries and sub-sectors. 

Stakeholder Relations and Management 

•  Develop Chamber Committee mandates, terms of reference in line with the legal mandate and constitution of FBS.
•  Facilitate Chamber Committee information and ensure that feedback is provided to FBS, and corrective actions are implemented to respond to the SETA mandate. 
•  Ensure effective participation of sector and Chamber committee members.
•  Advise and keep stakeholders updated on processes, procedures and information relating to FBS initiatives.
•  Facilitate and promote the implementation of all skills development initiatives in Quality Management by fostering a culture of continuous learning, providing access to relevant training programs, and encouraging participation in skill-building activities
•  Play an advocacy role within the sector to ensure that the number of stakeholders is increased and maintained through the INTERSETA transfer processes and position the Chamber proposition.

Chamber Committee Engagement

•  Schedule and facilitate committee meetings for each industry.
•  Ensure Chamber committees activities comply with statutory requirements and other sound governance principles in respect to the dissemination of information and other relevant issues. 
•  Ensure compliance and adherence with relevant legislation, Department of Labour, Department of Higher Education and Training, NSDS and SSP.
•  Identify and promote information flow between Chambers and FBS to ensure alignment and statutory compliance.
•  Facilitate Chamber workshops and other capacity building sessions / forums.
•  Review minutes of meetings and actions to be followed up within agreed timelines and reported to relevant committees and stakeholders.

Chamber Operations

•  Develop tracking mechanisms to monitor monthly activities and take corrective actions.
•  Establishing a community of expert practitioners in conjunction with the Quality Council for trades and occupations involving the creation of a network or group comprised of skilled professionals within various trades and occupations.
•  Provide input into and feedback on occupation-based learning programmes they undertake.
•  Make recommendations as per insights from the community of experts for contributions into the SSP and address technical recommendations as provided by the Chamber’s structures.
•  Ensure timely submission of all statutory reports as per legislative mandates, meeting designated deadlines without exceptions. Maintain meticulous attention to detail to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of all information contained within these reports, adhering strictly to the specifications outlined by relevant regulatory bodies. Compliance with legislative requirements should be consistently achieved, minimizing the risk. 

Risk, Audit and Compliance

•  Review, identify, assess, prioritise, and monitor all risks within area of responsibility and identify, implement, and monitor controls to mitigate risk as per risk register.
•  Follow up and resolve audit findings within allocated target dates.
•  Ensure compliance to laws and regulations and policies and procedures and update the compliance checklist including submission of PFMA checklist. 
•  Manage, monitor, and report on these regulations on a monthly.
•  Ensure effective management of business and operational risk, resources, and continuity.
•  Act as Risk Champion.

People / Staff Management

•  Monitor and manage direct sub-ordinates performance in compliance with the Performance Management policy and processes to achieve departmental goals and targets.
•  Implement sound labour practices within the approved FBS conditions of service.
•  Ensure the implementation and adherence of the human resources policies, procedures, and practices within the department.
•  Ensure that the values of FBS are understood and implemented.

Requirements
Qualifying Criteria

•  Degree or equivalent in the related field 
•  An Honors Degree or equivalent in the relevant field of study will be an added advantage.
•  Driver’s License.
•  Computer Literacy:  Working knowledge of MS Office Suite; Internet and any other applications required to perform duties.
•  5 years’ in dealing with stakeholders, of which 3 years must have been at Management or Supervisory level.
•  Industry knowledge, development of technical knowledge and trends.
•  Experience in the SETA environment will be an added advantage.
•  In-depth knowledge of skills development legislation, policy, and frameworks.
•  Understanding of functioning of other sector institutions in the skills development space.
•  Stakeholder management and the ability to develop and maintain stakeholder networks.