Training Specialist

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of the Training Specialist is to promote learning and development, guide and coordinate the skills development function, including managing Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and BBBEE reporting, managing funded projects, intern and learnership projects, securing funding for skills development, providing technical support to internal managers and training staff, and managing compliance of skills development in line with legislation and industry requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree / Diploma in Education, Training and Development
• Accredited SDF, facilitator and assessor training
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing skills development projects
• Experience in managing learnerships and funded projects
• Knowledge of adult education, SETA and BBBEE reporting, coaching and management of interns and learnerships
• Must be a registered SDF
• Proven track record on Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) WSP and ATR reporting
• Excellent knowledge of accreditation for SETA and QCTO, including required quality management
• Good understanding of skills development legislation, including BBBEE
• Project management and scheduling
• Valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on skills development
• Supports and oversee skills planning processes in the organization and develop suitable training plans for programmes and support functions
• Oversee implementation of skills development projects and initiatives based on completed skills planning
• Manage SETA projects, accreditation and BBBEE implementation
• Act as the organisation’s primary SDF
• Manage and oversee the BBBEE skills development compliance and reporting requirements
• Submission and follow up of applications, including liaison with SETA, QCTO and professional bodies regarding accreditation applications and projects
• Manage and oversee compliance with WSP requirement and submission according to HWSETA requirements on an annual basis
• Compile Seta funding applications and manage funded projects according to the Seta requirements
• Manage Seta and QCTO compliance requirements and ensure all training is in accordance with accreditation and industry standards
• Provide support to the Training Academy with regards to accreditation processes and Quality Management Systems.
• Manage training implementation and compliance
• Manage, support and oversee the soft skills and accredited training for the organisation
• Manage and support internship and learnership programmes including mentorship, liaison with funders and learner support
• Manage administration and reporting requirements
• Manage the organisation’s learner management system
• Manage and update the training Quality Management System
• Manage training budgets
• Draft and update policies, SOPs and templates in accordance with accreditation and reporting requirements
• Supervise training administrator and SDF positions
• Provide support and inservice training to the internal training department staff