Practitioner: Qualification Development - Gauteng at Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority - LGSETA

POSITION OBJECTIVE / JOB STATEMENT

Brief summary of the main purpose of the job and the primary reason for its existence, scope and range of action.

Practitioner: Qualification Development is responsible for the quality assurance of ETD practices within the scope of responsibility and application of the LGSETA and associate’s providers, focusing on compliance with Regulation 1127 under the South African Qualifications Authority Act (Act No. 58 Of 1995 as amended), the standards set out by the QCTO and LGSETA requirements, processes, policies, and guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• 3-year B-degree or equivalent in HR or Quality Assurance (NQF Level 6)
• ODETDP Certificate (NQF Level 5)
• 3/5 years’ experience in an ETD environment, quality assurance, and learning programme development
• Strong knowledge of the Skills Development Act, NSDP, QCTO processes, SAQA Act and related legislations
• Facilitation and Presentation skills.

Key performance areas:

• Support the Local Government Sector in the development of occupational qualifications. Coordinate the quality assurance of occupational qualifications, liaise with QCTO regarding the development and submission of occupational qualification. Receiving applications from providers seeking accreditation.
• Evaluating the application to ascertain compliance to primary focus
• Conducting site visits.
• Evaluating learning materials to ensure that it is in line with NQF registered qualifications and unit standards.
• Ensuring that providers adhere to Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Ensuring the strengthening of quality assurance through regular research and development of appropriate and relevant quality assurance policies and processes as per changing legislation.
• Support the skills advisors in the implementation of leadership and skills programmes. •
• Ensuring that all documentation related to accreditation, monitoring, auditing, and training processes are completed and records are kept.
• Moderation of learning programmes to ensure the quality of training takes place in accordance with minimum quality requirements.
• Ensure that learner achievements are quality assured.
• Indicate any shortfalls within the learning that has taken place for providers to correct.