ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRAINING & CAPACITY REF NO: DSRAC 04/09/2026

SALARY : R487 197 – R584 370 per annum (Level 09), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : Head Office (Qonce)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a
B Degree (NQF L7) in Human Resource Management/ Human Resource
Development/ Training and Development/ Public Administration/ Public
Management qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3)
years’ experience in Skills Development and Training coordination, of which
three (3) years should be at a supervisory level (SL 7 / 8). Skills Development
Facilitator certificate and Train the Trainer certificate will serve as an added
advantage. Knowledge and skills: Good interpretation and knowledge of the
National Skills Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act, Skills
Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Public Service Regulations,
knowledge of the compulsory training programmes in the Public Service and
training on various programs, knowledge of PERSAL system, planning,
coordination, organising, analytical and people management skills, sound
verbal and written Communication skills, presentation skills, high sense of
responsibility and accountability, interpersonal, time management skills,
attention to details, experience in managing long term training programmes
(Learnership, Internship, Workplace Integrated Learning), experience in
developing and submitting Workplace Skills Plan and various SETA’s reports,
project management skills and ability to coordinate, manage and closeup
training and development projects, computer literacy in the Microsoft package
i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ability to work under pressure and
independently and or as part of a team. A valid(Code 8) driving license.
DUTIES : Coordinate and facilitate training programmes for employees. Manage the
development, review the training & development policies, frameworks and
guidelines. Monitor consolidation of the departmental training needs. Verify
alignment with departmental priorities and skills plans. Develop and maintain
annual training schedules. Liaise and engage with training providers.
Oversee training sessions to ensure quality and adherence to agreed
standards. Align human resource development training programs with
strategic objectives. Maintain training records and reporting. Facilitate and
lead skills audits. Develop a detailed skills audit plan and implementation
approach aligned with departmental objectives. Develop, standardize tools
and methodologies as per Public Service-Skills Audit Methodology
Framework. Engage and consult stakeholders on various HRD matters that
needs to be consulted. Analyse and interpret skills audit results. Develop
skills audit reports and recommendations. Monitor the implementation of
recommendations. Administer the implementation of the bursary scheme
policy. Draft bursary advert and submit it to Superior for further processing.
Coordinate bursary application processes and submit it to bursary committee
for selection. Communicate outcomes with recipients and educational institutions. Monitor bursary contracts. Coordinate payment and financial
administration. Monitor academic performance and compliance. Maintain
records and compile reports. Implement, monitor and evaluate the Internship
and Learnership Programme. Coordinate the screening, recruitment and
placement of interns. Supervise the administration of internship contracts.
Facilitate the training of mentors for the learnership programme support.
Monitor alignment of Learnerships Programmes to SETA, Quality Council for
Trades & Occupations and departmental requirements. Monitor, evaluate and
report on the progress of the Learnership programmes including coordination
of learner-facilitator and learner- mentor contact sessions. Liaise with relevant
stakeholders regarding the administration and successful delivery of
Learnership Programmes. Management of administration support. Facilitate
HRM audit process and ensure timeous submission of information requested
by auditors. Give input on the development of policies and operational plans.
Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Manage financial and human
resources. Maintain staff discipline.
ENQUIRIES : R. SWArtbooi – Head Office (eQonce) Tel No: (043) 492 0949
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.