Skills Development Facilitator

Closing Date 2024/07/17

Reference Number MMH240703-18

Job Title Skills Development Facilitator

Position Type Temporary

Role Family Human Capital

Cluster Health Solutions

Remote Opportunity Some of the time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Town / City Centurion

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses.

Role Purpose

Manage skills development initiatives in accordance with business objectives and goals in line with legislation (SDA, SDLA, B-BBEE, SAQA, etc.) and SETA requirements.

Requirements Qualification

Grade 12 or equivalent.
OD-ETDP (Occupationally Directed Education Training Development Practice) level 5 certification.
Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) registration.
Diploma / Degree or equivalent qualification in Learning and Development or related field.

Knowledge

Practical knowledge of skills development related legislation (SAQA, NQF Act, B-BBEE, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of managing learnerships, internships, skills programmes and bursaries.
Understanding of the working of SETAs.
Ability to impart and share knowledge and skills.
Understanding of how skills development works, what are the key issues and risks that drives success.
Understanding of data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Verbal and written communication.
Influencing and persuasion skills with the view to gain commitment from key stakeholders.
Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility and execution to deliver business results.
Good analytical and reporting skills (INSETA, DoL and B-BBEE reporting).
Planning and Organising skills.
Data analysis skills.

Experience

3-5 years learning and development experience with a focus on working with relevant Skills Development legislation (e.g. SDA, SDLA, Employment Equity Act; EE and B-BBEE, Labour Relations Act and SAQA Act).
Exposure to Skills Development strategies (e.g. learnerships, skills programmes, ETQA, skills levies and INSETA functions).

Duties & Responsibilities INTERNAL PROCESS

Keep abreast of trends, legislation and best practices within the Skill Development field in order to provide best practice guidance to relevant stakeholders concerning Skills Development practices.
Develop Skills Development strategies, policies and practices that support the business and the group to achieve Skills Development and strategic objectives.
Ensure the capturing of Skills Development data for reporting.
Maximize funding opportunities via implementation of discretionary grant projects in support of critical skills pipeline development and growth.
Apply the INSETA mandatory and discretionary grant criteria and complete grant claim form procedures for the business / group.
Facilitate the vendor management and accreditation process for service providers and internal training programmes.
Analyse the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) and INSETA sector skills plan (SSP) and collaborate with the HR teams to develop plans that address the requirements of the NSDS and SSP.
Oversee the needs analysis for the business in accordance with business objectives and in collaboration with the HR team compile a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) that addresses the needs of the business in line with frameworks and standards.
Oversee the tracking and reconciliation of levy payments and spend of grant rebates and provide accurate reporting thereof at business / group level.
Run and participate in relevant committees in order to create a platform for discussion and communication for Skills Development planning and implementation, training priorities and focus areas.
Support and track the implementation of the business / group WSP and provide advice on learning interventions to meet the requirements of the WSP.
Evaluate organisational readiness for learnership, internships and skills programmes or develop plans to advocate them in the business to increase readiness.
Advocate Skills Development within the business and coach and guide the HR teams and business stakeholders to comply with the Skills Development Act and related processes.
Proactively manage relationships with various stakeholders in a way that they enhance the integration of Skills Development practices across the group.
Build, manage and maintain relationships with members of associations such as INSETA, service providers and other stakeholders.
Compile, submit and assess the Workplace Skills Plan Implementation Report within the requirements of the SETAs and group standards and procedures.
Identify and highlight Skills Development risks with relevant stakeholders and identify risk mitigation strategies.
Oversee the compilation and submission of accurate Skills Development reports that clearly highlight the relevant analysis, insight and trends.
Assisting with the development and monitoring/governance on L&D Policies.
Performing monthly Tracking/Reporting of training spend against budget and ensure learning throughout the group wide functions is accurately and timeously captured in order to ensure an accurate Annual Training Report (ATR).
Develop and monitor Divisional/Cluster Scorecard rolling up to Group.
Performing quarterly Self Assessments of Transformation Reports (SD Scorecard).

CLIENT

Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
Manage financial and other company resources under your control with prudence.
Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies