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- An appropriate Bachelors Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Education Training and Development/Project Management/ Business Administration/ Management and/ or related qualification. A relevant postgraduate qualification will serve as an added advantage.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience with at least five (5) years at the senior management level in managing projects or programmes on a national scale in the private or public sector
- Head the NSFs core function area of skills development implementation consisting of eight directorates; with an estimated staff compliments of + - 70 permanent employees and + - 40 interns; which some will also be located in the regions across the country; To oversee and provide strategic direction to the initiation, monitoring and evaluation of skills development implementation initiatives funded by the NSF.
- Programme management: Oversee the development and management of a programme management framework for the standardised coordination and management of programmes. Oversee project alignment to their assigned programmes. Oversee the development and implementation of a standardised project management approach and methodology. Oversee the establishment and utilisation of a standard reporting framework and regular reporting is conducted on projects. Oversee the management and monitoring of project activities through quality management and detailed plans and schedules.
- Initiation and evaluation of projects funded by the NSF: Oversee activities related to the initiation and evaluation of projects and programmes. Oversee the review of operational policy for projects and programmes. Oversee the development and management of the Grants Disbursement Framework. Oversee the engagement of the Evaluation and Adjudication Committees.
- Regional monitoring of projects funded by the NSF: Oversee activities related to the monitoring of projects. Oversee the effective development and utilisation of monitoring frameworks for projects and programmes. Oversee project performance reporting. Oversee the financial management and performance of projects and programmes.
- Implementation of strategic business plans: Oversee the allocation of new projects to the Directors in the Skills Development Implementation Chief Directorate to ensure the projects meet the strategic objectives of the NSF. Oversee the effective management of dependencies and interdependencies between existing and proposed projects and programmes by Directors within Chief Directorate. Oversee the effective management of duplications across projects and programmes within Directorates and provision of advice on these. Oversee prioritisation of projects and programmes in line with the broader strategy and objectives of the NSF. Oversee the achievement of strategic objectives and operational excellence of the Chief Directorate.
- Stakeholder engagement and reporting: Oversee and engage internal and external stakeholders relevant to initiation and evaluation of projects and programmes. Oversight of reports received from Heads regarding Skills Development Initiatives of the NSF and the PSET sector. Develop consolidated reports for the Chief Directorate and provide key insights to the internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate: Develop the operational plan for the Chief Directorate and oversee its implementation. Lead budgetary planning for the Chief Directorate and account for allocated budget. Oversee adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the post school education sector. Oversee the execution of the operational plan for the Chief Directorate, including a budget, performance targets, and measurement metrics and reporting. Oversee the provision of adequate capacity within the Chief Directorate to achieve its objectives. Oversee the management of the performance of employees in accordance with policy. Oversee the provision of necessary information and resources for employees to deliver on the objectives and targets of the Chief Directorate. Lead and motivate employees to create a culture of high performance. Oversee the management of employee -related matters within the Chief Directorate.
- Participate as an active member of the NSF Executive team and Chief Directorate management team: Operate within delegated authorisation. Always adhere to the values of the NSF. Develop consolidated reports for the Chief Directorate and provide key insights to the NSF Executive team. Actively participate in executive and Chief Directorate meetings. Positively support the implementation of all Executive and Chief Directorate management decisions. Actively participate in internal and external forums and committees.
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