Skills Development Specialist

Manpower Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group in South Africa is seeking a Training and Development Coordinator to manage WSPs and ATRs in line with SETA and B-BBEE requirements, while driving growth in SETA-funded training solutions.

The role involves engaging clients to assess needs, recommending funded options, and building lasting relationships to meet revenue targets. Knowledge of WSP/ATR processes and discretionary grants is essential, with 1-2 years in the field.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• 1-2 years' experience in training and skills development.
• Experience with SETAs, WSP/ATR submissions and discretionary grant funding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and compile Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) per 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 and identify 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 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 requirements.
• Stay up to date with changes to SETA, B-BBEE and skills development legislation and processes.

Skills

Client relationship management

SETA processes

WSP submissions

ATR submissions

Discretionary Grant funding

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

• 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.