Transformation and Skills Lead at Phakisa Group

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The Transformation and Skills Lead will drive transformation delivery across client organisations by managing Employment Equity, Skills Development, and Learnership programmes. The role ensures legislative compliance, supports workforce transformation objectives and maintains audit ready governance and reporting frameworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Employment Equity diagnostics, committee facilitation, EE Plan implementation, and submission of statutory reports (EEA2 & EEA4).
• Manage Skills Development processes including skills gap analysis, Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), Annual Training Reports (ATRs), and SETA engagement.
• Design and manage learnerships, internships, and youth development programmes, including the full learner lifecycle and compliance requirements.
• Monitor transformation progress through reporting and dashboards ensuring documentation remains audit ready.
• Identify compliance risks, implement mitigation strategies, and maintain governance documentation and processes.
• Provide advisory support to client leadership on transformation strategy, compliance, and workforce development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Labour Law, Skills Development, or related field
• 3-5 years' experience in Employment Equity, Skills Development, and Learnership programme management
• Experience with WSP, ATR, EE reporting, and SETA engagement
• Strong knowledge of the Employment Equity Act and Skills Development legislation

COMPETENCIES

• Strong legislative and compliance knowledge
• Analytical and strategic thinking ability
• Effective stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Strong reporting, governance, and audit readiness capabilit
• Excellent communication, organisation, and deadline management skills