About the position
Our client is looking to attract an experienced, commercially astute Technical Training Centre Manager to manage its technical training centre in Springs, Ekurhuleni.
Purpose of the role:
- To drive the implementation of the Technical Training Centre strategy in collaboration with the company’s management to ensure that the centre is operating.
- To manage the Technical Training Centre’s operations and programmes to deliver industry leading training and solutions resulting in gainful employment.
- Oversee the Technical Training Centre, ensuring regulatory compliance and growth.
- Continuous improvement within all areas of technical operations and embedding quality standards and best practice.
- Implement the Training Centre’s strategic plan and manage all aspects of the business to ensure profitability through increased sales, effective budget management, optimal allocation of resources and cost-effective utilisation.
- Develop and implement a sales and business development plan to expand the company’s client base, ensure its strong presence in the market and to achieve sales and growth targets.
- Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to identify technical needs, assess requirements, and develop solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Building and maintaining relationships with industry partners, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance the training centre’s reputation and expand its trades, products and services offering.
- Provide leadership and support to the team to ensure the achievement of targets and the required outputs in line with the centre’s vision and mission.
- Drive continuous improvement in the Training Centre in conjunction with facilitators and team members and in alignment with industry requirements.
- Manage risk within areas of responsibility and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards including compliance with applicable SETAs, NAMB and QCTO requirements.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers, and partner with key stakeholders to ensure improved efficiency and service delivery.
- Stay up to date with industry best practice and conduct research to maintain expert knowledge on the industry, competitors and best practice.
- Prepare relevant management reports and all sales, regulatory and compliance submissions.
- A trade qualification such as Welding, Electrical, Millwright or equivalent.
- A business-related qualification will be an advantage.
- A proven track record with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing a Technical Training Centre.
- Registration with the relevant SETAs.
- Comprehensive industry knowledge with in-depth understanding of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETAs), National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) and Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
- A proven track record in achieving sales targets and profitably managing a Training Centre.
- Ability to manage complex, multi-workstream opportunities.
Desired Skills:
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Service Orientation
