Assistant Director: Skills Development

About the role

The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Eastern Cape) is hiring an Assistant Director: Skills Development, based in Head Office– (Qonce). This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 – R584,370 a year. Reference number to quote: DSRAC 03/09/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and submission of the workplace skills plan (WSP) and annual training report (ATR).
• Conduct skills gap analysis and training assessment across the organization.
• Align skills development plans with strategic objectives and workforce plans.
• Facilitate consolidation of inputs from business units to inform training priorities.
• Administer integration of skills development initiatives into departmental plans and budgets.
• Monitor progress against planned training interventions and recommend adjustments where necessary.
• Manage and implement skills development initiatives.
• Coordinate artisans’ development programs.
• Coordinate the implementation of training and development programmes.
• Develop and maintain the annual training schedule.
• Facilitate logistics for training interventions.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external accredited training providers.
• Administer nomination and enrolment of employees for training.
• Monitor and track training delivery against the approved plan.
• Maintain accurate training records and documents.
• Coordinate and facilitate comprehensive Induction Programmes.
• Develop and maintain induction programme schedule.
• Coordinate logistics and resources for induction sessions.
• Facilitate delivery of induction session.
• Engage with internal stakeholders.
• Track attendance and completion of induction programmes.
• Evaluate and improve induction effectiveness.
• Coordinate career path development programmes.
• Promote the development of leadership and succession programmes targeting emerging leaders, middle management and high potential staff.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and promotional growth.
• Facilitate mentorship relationships.
• Conduct coaching sessions.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Management of administration support.
• Give input on the development of policies and operational plans.
• Attend and respond to audit matters.
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
• Determine and verify the authenticity of the evidence provided.
• Supervise human resources.
• Maintain staff discipline.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a B Degree (NQF L7) in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development/Training and Development/Public Administration/Public Management qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Skills Development and Training coordination, of which 3 years should be at a supervisory level (SL 7/8).
• Skills Development Facilitator certificate and Train the Trainer certificate will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge and skills:
• Good interpretation and knowledge of the National Skills Development Strategy
• Public Finance Management Act
• Skills Development Act
• Skills Development Levy Act
• Public Service Regulations
• Knowledge of the compulsory training programmes in the Public Service and training on various programme
• Knowledge of PERSAL system
• Planning
• Coordination
• Organising
• Analytical and people management skills
• Sound verbal and written Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• High sense of responsibility and accountability
• Interpersonal
• Time management skills
• Attention to details
• Experience in managing long term training programmes (Learnership, Internship, Workplace Integrated Learning)
• Experience in developing and submitting Workplace Skills Plan and various SETA’s reports
• Project management skills and ability to coordinate
• Manage and closeup training and development projects
• Computer literacy in the Microsoft package i.e. Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint