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Skills Development Officer x2 | Sandton | 12-Month Contract Are you experienced in skills development programme coordination, youth employment initiatives and stakeholder management? This is an opportunity to contribute to programmes that develop skills, create workplace opportunities and improve employment outcomes for young South Africans. Two Skills Development Officers are required to provide operational, technical and programme coordination support for the implementation and monitoring of a Skills Development and Job Placements Programme. Reporting to the Team Lead: Skills Development and Job Creation within Human Capital, the successful candidates will coordinate training interventions, beneficiary recruitment, learner placements, strategic partnerships and programme performance monitoring. The roles offer exposure to a broad range of skills development initiatives, including learnerships, internships, apprenticeships, graduate programmes and TVET workplace experience. The successful candidates will also support accreditation readiness, quality assurance, online portal administration, funding programme submissions and employment verification. This requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, deadlines and programme deliverables. The client is a South African development finance institution with a mandate to support black economic participation and enterprise development. Through financial and non-financial assistance, it supports black-owned and managed businesses and contributes to inclusive economic growth. Its skills development initiatives focus on building capabilities, facilitating workplace exposure and improving access to employment opportunities. What You'll Do Skills Development Programme Implementation Coordinate approved learnerships, internships, apprenticeships, graduate programmes, TVET workplace experience and other skills development interventions. Translate approved programme proposals and funding agreements into implementation plans, schedules, milestones and deliverables. Coordinate implementation with training providers, employers, strategic partners and participating institutions. Monitor learner targets, programme budgets, timelines and contractual obligations. Coordinate learner agreements, attendance registers, training schedules and supporting documentation. Monitor learner participation, workplace exposure, progress and completion rates. Identify implementation challenges, coordinate corrective actions and escalate risks. Maintain programme records for reporting, audit and compliance purposes. Accreditation and Quality Assurance Support the organisation's readiness to become an accredited Skills Development Provider. Assist with institutional readiness assessments and identify accreditation gaps. Coordinate engagements with the QCTO, relevant SETAs and Quality Partners. Assist with accreditation applications, policies and supporting documentation. Monitor accreditation milestones and compliance requirements. Coordinate assessments, site visits and quality assurance engagements. Verify external training providers' accreditation status and maintain relevant records. Portal and Partner Administration Administer the online Skills Development Portal and monitor partner and beneficiary applications. Screen applications against approved eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. Track application statuses, outstanding documents and screening outcomes. Maintain accurate partner, beneficiary and application records. Coordinate the collection, verification and filing of supporting documents. Manage routine enquiries and refer specialised queries appropriately. Liaise with Information Technology Services on portal testing, enhancements and technical issues. Monitor application and recruitment progress against programme targets. Maintain confidentiality and appropriate management of beneficiary and partner information. Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Coordination Identify and engage potential employers, accredited training providers, TVET colleges and implementation agencies. Coordinate Expressions of Interest and partner proposals. Assist with preliminary partner assessments against approved criteria. Conduct administrative due diligence covering partner capacity, compliance, accreditation, co-investment and employment opportunities. Prepare partner evaluation schedules and reports for management consideration. Coordinate stakeholder engagements and support the administration of MoUs, SLAs and partnership agreements. Maintain partner databases and monitor agreed deliverables. Youth Recruitment, Placement and Employment Monitoring Coordinate recruitment, screening and selection of unemployed youth, graduates, interns, trainees and TVET learners. Assist with advertising opportunities and managing applications. Verify beneficiary eligibility against organisational and funder-specific requirements. Coordinate shortlisting, interviews, onboarding, contracting and registration. Facilitate placements with training providers and host employers. Monitor learner attendance, training progress and workplace exposure. Coordinate support interventions to minimise learner attrition. Track progression into employment, enterprise development and self-employment. Verify employment outcomes through contracts, appointment letters, payslips and employer confirmations. Monitor employment retention against applicable funding requirements. Reporting, Monitoring and Compliance Compile programme implementation reports, funding reports, performance dashboards and management submissions. Consolidate programme information and monitor performance against approved targets. Maintain accurate programme records and Portfolios of Evidence. Support reporting to EXCO, MANCO, the Board and funding institutions. Monitor compliance with funding agreements, programme requirements and governance frameworks. Coordinate programme close-out documentation, learner verification and financial reconciliation inputs. Liaise with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Strategy and Planning, Internal Audit, Third-Party Funds and other departments. Identify reporting gaps, implementation risks and opportunities for corrective action. What You Bring A National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Skills Development, Project Management, Public Administration, Business Management or a related field. Three to five years' relevant experience in skills development, programme administration, project coordination or youth employment. Understanding of SETA funding, NQF requirements, learnerships, internships and workplace-based learning. Experience coordinating programme implementation, stakeholders, deliverables and reporting. Experience in beneficiary recruitment, screening, onboarding and placement. Strong administrative, organisational and record-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong report-writing, communication and problem-solving abilities. The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Advantageous Experience Exposure to SETA-funded programmes and discretionary grants. Experience coordinating learnerships, internships and workplace-based learning. Knowledge of QCTO and SETA accreditation requirements. Experience with training-provider compliance and quality management systems. Experience administering online portals, databases and funding programmes. Additional training in Skills Development, Training and Development, Quality Assurance or Project Management. Experience preparing technical programme inputs, budgets, learner targets and funding applications. What Success Looks Like Skills development programmes are implemented according to approved plans, targets and timelines. Learners are recruited, screened, onboarded and placed effectively. Training providers and strategic partners deliver against agreed commitments. Learner participation, completion and employment outcomes are accurately monitored. Accreditation readiness and quality assurance processes progress effectively. Beneficiary and partner information is accurate, secure and up to date. Funding reports, performance dashboards and management submissions are completed accurately and on time. Programme compliance, audit readiness and supporting documentation are maintained. Implementation challenges are identified and addressed proactively.
