Manager: Skills Development and Research at Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)

ROLE PURPOSE

• To provide technical support for the development of Skills Plans, Research, Analysis, Performance and Reporting to ensure that MQA meets the skills mandate under regulations specified by the Department of Higher Education and Training. 

JOB PROFILE

• Manage the registration of SDFs and company skills committees in the mining sector.
• Organise capacity building interventions for SDFs and Skills committees.
• Conduct workshops for SDFs and SDCs.
• Individually evaluate all submitted WSPs and ATRs against set criteria.
• Verify if mandatory information is completed.
• Manage and manipulate big data to produce reports.
• Develop Monthly and Quarterly Reports
• Implement policies and procedures in the organisation.
• Ensure effective internal and external communication on MQAs policies, plans, commitments, and performance.
• Identify and implement communication systems and forums.
• Develop operational Plans to implement strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Identify international trends and world class practises in the SETA industry and how these impacts on the business unit and the department.
• Design internal work processes to improve customer service and champion new methods of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of Units processes.
• Formulate contractual services agreements with services providers.
• Develop project specific detailed budgets and get the necessary approval.
• Facilitate ongoing stakeholder participation to keep them informed and to allow them to influence the policies and procedures of the MQA.
• Implement business unit plan according to the performance standards and measures indicated in the plan.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum: A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Commerce or Human Resources; or equivalent qualification at (NQF Level 7).
• An Honours Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce or Human Resources with Economics; or equivalent qualification at (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 experience in a relatively similar role, of which 3 years must be at middle management.
• Preferred Requirement: Relevant experience in the Public Sector/SETA environment.

Competencies: Knowledge

• Project Management experience
• Good knowledge and understanding of the SETA Information Management System
• Understanding of corporate governance systems
• Good knowledge and understanding of policy formulation, analysis, and implementation
• Knowledge of the skills development, training, and funding value chain Knowledge and understanding of PFMA
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Competencies: Skills

• Report writing
• Administration
• Interpersonal
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Good Communication Skills
• Organisational and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills

Competencies: Attributes

• People orientation
• Perseverance
• Team player
• Integrity