EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

The BANKSETA is a statutory body established through the Skills Development Act of 1998 to enable its stakeholders to advance the national and global position of the Banking and Alternative Banking industry. As guided by its mandate the BANKSETA is as such an agent of transformation by promoting employment equity and broad-based black economic empowerment through skills development.

Reference Number:	BSLPMAN102024
Job Title:	Manager: Learning Programmes
Reporting Line:	General Manager: Operations
Grading Band:	D2
Full-time/Part-time/Contract:	Permanent

 

Remuneration:   R 1,023,545.88 – R 1,228,255.08

 

The purpose of the role:

 

To manage implementation of learning programmes aligned to skills development regulations and the execution thereof through effective engagement with all stakeholders in line with BANKSETA’s strategic objectives.

 

Main Responsibilities:

 

Management of Learning Programmes

 

• Develop the learning interventions strategy and operational plan aligned with the BANKSETA Annual Performance Plan and Strategy.
• Conduct business planning by identifying activities to be conducted annually and develop engagement plan.
• Ensure that all functions in the department are aligned with the developed operational plan.
• Ensure that all staff are aware of the operational plan.
• Develop set performance measurement mechanisms and ensure the implementation of these through the operational plan.
• Develop procedure documents as and when required.
• Review current policies and procedures and make suggestions for changes.
• Monitor progress to ensure successful implementation of plans and achievement of targets.
• Produce relevant information reports according to requirements and timelines
• Prepare and submit reports or ad hoc reports as and when required.
• Manage the communication flow between the different functions in the department and across functions in the organisation.
• Support the training of staff within all systems, policies and procedures to minimise non-conformances.

 

Implementation of Learning Programmes

 

• Manage the relationships and contracts with identified partners and service providers.
• Facilitate and maintain effective stakeholder and business relationships through appropriate relationship building, networking and reporting activities.
• Manage the Discretionary Grant Funding Window and the Supply Chain Management processes and ensure that quality services are sourced within all set agreements and legislative requirements.
• Manage and track Service Level Agreement (SLA) with stakeholders
• Ensure the provision of learning programmes and project management advice and support to the service providers and institutions that are responsible for the implementation of the learning interventions.
• Investigate problems and find suitable solutions.
• Manage the registration process of learners for each respective learning interventions and ensure the accuracy of documentations submitted and reported on.
• Ensure the verifications of the submitted documentation.
• Manage the vetting of learner and service provider’s documentations.
• Ensure that the stakeholders are meeting all the criteria to implement the learning programme.
• Ensure the management of monitoring of learners and their progress on learning interventions implemented.
• Ensure that payments of discretionary grants are aligned to SLA and payments are paid timeously to ensure prompt delivery of learning programmes.
• Ensure adherence to the SLA that governs the relationship between the stakeholder and BANKSETA.
• Ensure the development of site visit schedules for monitoring and evaluations of learning progress.
• Manage the verification and vetting of regional site visits reports.
• Ensure the monitoring and evaluations of the learning programmes implemented in line with the BANKSETA policies, systems, governance processes, compliance and risk management.

 

 

Financial Management

 

• Give inputs to Finance regarding the development of the annual budget.
• Manage costs against approved budget
• Take full responsibility for the financial resources within the area of accountability.
• Establish and implement procedures for the prioritisation of revenue critical functions.
• Manage and check that payments are made to suppliers within set requirement.
• Review and monitor the commitment schedule and performance information register monthly

 

 

 

Human Resource Management

 

• Sets performance objectives for team by cascading of Corporate initiatives into        individual performance contracts.
• Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements.
• Monitors and measures performance quarterly, at interim and financial year end through employee discussion and appraisals.
• Identifies areas of development and draws up action plans to address poor performance
• Ensures ongoing training and development of employees.
• Addresses employee relations matter fairly and promptly.

 

Competencies:

 

• Creative Thinking
• Sector Awareness
• Conceptual Thinking
• Audience Sensitivity
• Fostering Learning
• Knowledge Sharing
• Information Seeking
• Logical Reasoning
• Organisational Awareness
• Systemic Thinking
• Stress Tolerance & Resilience
• Judgement & Decision-Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability
• Results & Quality Focus
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaboration
• Reliability
• Planning & Organising

• Interactive Communication
• Accuracy

 

Knowledge and Skills Required:

 

• Knowledge of BANKSETA Policies and Procedures (i.e. Supply Chain Management Policies and Procedures, Finance Policies and Procedures)
• BANKSETA Systems (SAGE, MIS)
• Knowledge of National strategies related to skills development and Skills Development Legislation
• Knowledge of audit requirements
• Knowledge of Procurement and Financial processes

 

Required Qualification:

 

• NQF 7 Qualification in Education, Training and Development or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in skills development of which 3 years should be in a SETA Environment.
• Experience in similar position will be an added advantage.

Closing date for applications: 13 November 2024

 

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements and in line with the BANKSETA’s Employment Equity Plan.