Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is a public entity, established in terms of Section 9(1) of the Skills Development Act of 1998, as amended.

                           The following contract position expiring on 31 March 2030 exists in the organisation:

LEARNING PROGRAMMES MANAGER

All-inclusive Annual Remuneration Package (TCTC):  R 1 364 752.00

      Reporting directly to the Executive Manager: Learning Programs: the incumbent shall be responsible

      for the following:

• Develop and implement the operational plan for learning programmes responsible for
• Monitor, manage and report on the implementation of the operational plan
• Ensure Learning Programs Commitment Register and Project Register is updated monthly
• Monitoring the implementation of APP Targets and compliance with Technical Indicator Descriptors
• Ensure that the changing IT needs for department are addressed
• Ensure that progress with Programme 3 APP Indicator targets are tracked and reported on monthly to the EM, with relevant catch-up plans where required
• Ensure that policies and procedures, standards, guidelines, and frameworks are developed and/or reviewed and implemented
• Ensure that risk registers and action plans are updated as and when new risks emerge or at least monthly
• Manage all audit processes for all audits affecting the Learning Programs Department
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of all learning programs projects falling under the incumbent’s scope of work.
• Provide monthly reports to the EM on status of all project and corrective action to deal with learning programs projects that is not implemented in line with the Discretionary Grant Contract
• Ensure the compliance with PFMA payment timelines in respect of all invoices received via the project invoice register
• Identify, develop and implement strategies to optimise key stakeholder relationships
• Manage the resolution of stakeholder concerns and issues
• Build capacity within the team
• Monitor, evaluate and manage the team

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of NQF Level 7 qualification in Business Administration / Management or Office Administration / Management or Project Administration / Management or Public Administration / Management or Management Assistant or ODETD or Financial Management is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in learning and development is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in the public sector environment is required.
• Must be computer literate at an intermediate level.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Professionalism,
• Planning and organizing,
• Ability to work under pressure while prioritizing urgent matters
• Professional Ethics, Integrity, and Diligence
• Conflict management and resolution skills,
• Compliance orientation,
• Good communication skills (oral and written),
• Detail orientated person,
• Ability to take initiative,
• Contract Management and Project Management Skills  

PLACE OF WORK: SASSETA Head Office, Waterfall Corporate Campus, 74 Waterfall Drive, Midrand, 2090.

Submit your application and attach a detailed CV together with one (1) PDF file consisting of certified copies, not older than six months, of all your qualifications relevant to the position (from Matric / Grade 12 to the highest held tertiary qualifications) including an ID copy and a driver’s licence.

Website address: www.sasseta.org.za   

Closing Date for Applications: 03 June 2024  

It is SASSETA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose promotion/appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in SASSETA’s EE Plan. Applications from designated groups are therefore encouraged.

The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and will be expected to sign the employment contract and performance contract.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from SASSETA after four (4) weeks from the closing date, assume that your application was unsuccessful.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications from unsuccessful candidates will not be retained.

NB: SASSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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