Skills Development Manager at Ackermans

• We’re hiring! Ackermans is seeking a Skills Development Manager to lead the delivery of a critical function that ensures compliance, supports funding, and enables capability building across the business.
• You will drive the implementation of our Skills Development Strategy and ensure alignment with the National Skills Act, the B-BBEE Skills Development pillar, and the transition to QCTO-aligned occupational qualifications.
• Bring your Training & Development expertise, strong knowledge of BBBEE and W&R SETA programmes, and the ability to coordinate complex Skills Development initiatives across multiple stakeholders in an evolving regulatory environment.
• If you’re detail-oriented, resilient, and skilled in relationship management, coaching and influencing, this is your opportunity to lead a team and make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated and dynamic environment.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE:

Essential:

• Knowledge of BBBEE priority element: Skills development
• Working knowledge of W&R SETA and its programmes
• Knowledge of the South African Qualifications Framework and classification of qualifications and institutions
• Understanding of the QCTO landscape and occupational qualification framework, including associated compliance requirements, learner pathways, and stakeholder coordination

SKILLS:

• Accreditation of skills and leadership programmes
• Application of legislative requirements applicable to learning and development
• Coordination of Skills Development initiatives within a complex regulatory environment (including QCTO-aligned processes)
• Full spectrum of learning and development processes
• Planning, organizing, monitoring and control
• Relationship management and influencing
• Financial analysis
• Detail orientation

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• 5 Years T&D related experience, including SDF and / or implementation of BBBEE requirements

Preferred:

• Retail experience

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• 3 years HR / Training related degree/diploma
• Further qualification in ETDP field recommended