Paterson Grade: D3
Remuneration: R926, 370.88 CTC (plus a possible 20% performance bonus)
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) that facilitates skills development under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and supports mine health and safety under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for the mining and minerals sector under Skills Development Act (SDA) 97 of 1998 and Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 29 of 1996, respectively. The MQA requires the services of the Manager: Skills Development and Research to fill the under mentioned position.
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
The candidate should also be willing to: Work under pressure inclusive of longer than normal offices hours if required. • Work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. • Travel away from home if required. • Engage in a lifelong learning process relative to the context of the workplace.
Closing Date: 05 February 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
Compulsory Vacancy Application Form: Vacancy Application Form
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of one page motivation, the Vacancy Application Form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, a valid proof of identification to recruitment@mqa.org.za
NB: The Vacancy Application Form is compulsory and needs to be completed online and not printed out. Applications submitted without the application form will not be considered.
The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes.
Successful applicant will be required to disclose their financial interest. Should you not hear from the MQA within 4 weeks of the closing date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.
The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.