Skills Development Specialist

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Cape Town seeks a Skills Development Specialist to coordinate workplace skills development initiatives, WSP/ATR submissions and funded training solutions.

You will engage with clients, drive SETA-funded opportunities, manage reporting and ensure compliance with B-BBEE and SETA requirements, while growing revenue and maintaining strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• 1–2 years’ experience in the training and skills development industry, preferably in a SETA-accredited provider.
• Experience in client relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of SETA processes, Discretionary Grant funding, WSP and ATR submissions, Learnerships, Skills Programmes and B-BBEE Skills Development requirements.
• Certification in SDF/ODETDP or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and compile Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) in line with SETA and B-BBEE requirements.
• Drive sales and revenue growth through SETA-funded training solutions and Discretionary Grant opportunities.
• Identify and engage with clients to understand their training and development needs.
• Recommend and facilitate suitable funded training solutions based on client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Achieve agreed business development and revenue targets.
• Support management with WSP implementation and workplace skills development initiatives.
• Coordinate Learnerships, Skills Programmes and YES initiatives.
• Coordinate Discretionary Grant applications, funding reports, cost reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of SETA, B-BBEE, funding and regulatory reports.
• Coordinate SETA-related surveys, communications, updates and audits.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Stay up to date with changes to SETA, B-BBEE and skills development legislation and processes.

Skills

Skills development

SETA processes

WSP submissions

ATR submissions

Client relationship management

Learnerships

Discretionary Grant funding

B-BBEE Skills Development requirements

Education

Matric / Grade 12

SDF/ODETDP certification

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Skills Development Specialist to join their Cape Town team. This role is ideal for a driven and organised professional with experience in skills development, SETA processes, funded training solutions and client relationship management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating workplace skills development initiatives, supporting WSP and ATR submissions, managing SETA-related processes and identifying opportunities to grow revenue through funded training solutions.

• Coordinate and compile Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) in line with SETA and B-BBEE requirements.
• Drive sales and revenue growth through SETA-funded training solutions and Discretionary Grant opportunities.
• Identify and engage with clients to understand their training and development needs.
• Recommend and facilitate suitable funded training solutions based on client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Achieve agreed business development and revenue targets.
• Support management with WSP implementation and workplace skills development initiatives.
• Coordinate Learnerships, Skills Programmes and YES initiatives.
• Coordinate Discretionary Grant applications, funding reports, cost reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of SETA, B-BBEE, funding and regulatory reports.
• Coordinate SETA-related surveys, communications, updates and audits.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Stay up to date with changes to SETA, B-BBEE and skills development legislation and processes.
• Matric / Grade 12.
• 1–2 years’ experience within the training and skills development industry, preferably within a SETA-accredited training provider or similar environment.
• Experience in client relationship management.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • SETA processes
  • Discretionary Grant funding
  • WSP and ATR submissions
  • Learnerships
  • Skills Programmes
  • B-BBEE Skills Development requirements
• Certification in Skills Development Facilitation (SDF), Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (ODETDP) or a related field would be advantageous.

Advantageous

• Previous experience engaging directly with SETAs.
• Knowledge of B-BBEE Skills Development requirements.
• Practical experience with WSP and ATR processes.
• Experience with Learnerships, Skills Programmes and Discretionary Grant applications.

• Coordinate and compile Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) in line with SETA and B-BBEE requirements.
• Drive sales and revenue growth through SETA-funded training solutions and Discretionary Grant opportunities.
• Identify and engage with clients to understand their training and development needs.
• Recommend and facilitate suitable funded training solutions based on client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Achieve agreed business development and revenue targets.
• Support management with WSP implementation and workplace skills development initiatives.
• Coordinate Learnerships, Skills Programmes and YES initiatives.
• Coordinate Discretionary Grant applications, funding reports, cost reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of SETA, B-BBEE, funding and regulatory reports.
• Coordinate SETA-related surveys, communications, updates and audits.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Stay up to date with changes to SETA, B-BBEE and skills development legislation and processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• 1–2 years’ experience within the training and skills development industry, preferably within a SETA-accredited training provider or similar environment.
• Experience in client relationship management.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • SETA processes
  • Discretionary Grant funding
  • WSP and ATR submissions
  • Learnerships
  • Skills Programmes
  • B-BBEE Skills Development requirements
• Certification in Skills Development Facilitation (SDF), Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (ODETDP) or a related field would be advantageous.

Advantageous

• Previous experience engaging directly with SETAs.
• Knowledge of B-BBEE Skills Development requirements.
• Practical experience with WSP and ATR processes.
• Experience with Learnerships, Skills Programmes and Discretionary Grant applications.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.