Division: Human Resources (L&D)

Reference Number: LPE-08-23

Grade: C2

Closing Date: 30 August 2023

Purpose of the job
The purpose of this role is to analyse learning needs and facilitate knowledge acquisition through
internal and external learning interventions as well as reporting on the effectiveness of such
interventions. This includes delivering fundamental engineering theoretical and practical training
according to QCTO and other related legislations as well as ensuring that all identified skills gaps
related to daily tasks are closed.
Key performance area

1. To develop and review learning material (learner guides, facilitator guides,
   presentation/simulations, and assessments)

• To develop and maintain all training material for engineering critical tasks according to
  trade-specific standard operating procedures as well as aligning them to OBE principles
  and PSM requirements.
• To develop and maintain formative and summative assessments for proving competency
  against those critical tasks.
• To develop, revise and update any other training material as per Departmental/Business
  requirements.

1. Needs analysis.

• To conduct skills gap analysis in liaison with line managers on annual basis and/or when
  technology changes per job role and employee profile.
• Identify and plan effective gap closure interventions within the agreed timelines.
• To develop and maintain engineering skills matrixes monthly and monitor training
  progress to achieve 80% compliance for all personnel.
• To monitor SHE and mandatory/statutory training requirements for all engineering teams
  annually as per training matrix to achieve 100% compliance.
• Attending engineering teams and training meetings to provide regular feedback to
  stakeholders and L&D manager.
• Monitor and support PDP discussion sessions for engineering teams.

1. Compliance

• Manage statutory, regulatory and permit requirements for engineering teams to always
  achieve 100% compliance.
• Ensure 100% compliance to all Internal and External audits (ISO, SANAS, etc) for your
  area of responsibility.
• To prepare for any CHIETA audits and registrations and 100% compliance
• with QALA /QCTO audits (ARPL & Apprentices & Engineering WIL students)
• To manage the compliance to QCTO/SETA workplace approval for all trades and related
  requirements
• To monitor learners’ logbooks and track training progress as stipulated in the trade-
  specific workplace requirements.
• To perform all L&D related administrative functions including preparing and submitting
  reports (competency, course evaluation etc.)

1. To coordinate, facilitate and assess training.

• To provide theoretical and practical training on any trade specific hand tools according to
  QCTO standards.
• To Provide theoretical and practical training and assessment on the following technical
  processes: work permit procedure, learner mentor/coach
• To conduct assessments to monitor apprentices’ progress and training effectiveness.
• Maintain records of all training completed by engineering departments and reporting on
  non-attendance with reasons.
• Coordinate the scheduling of apprentices for institutional training and workplace
  component placements.
• To identify ARPL candidates and provide effective advice as well as facilitating the
  process to end.
• To take part in recruitment of engineering learners / students and manage them during
  their training duration. (Apprentice, WIL)
• Related SHERQ responsibilities
  Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations – Driven Machinery and
  statutory
• Knowledge of ISO 9001,45001, 14001 requirements related to Training and Engineering
• Skills Development Act, Skill Development Levies act
• Understanding SD environment and application of OBE principles
• Working experience in the Engineering processes
• PSM knowledge and relations to Training
• Understand and manage ARPL process.
• Understand and manager QCTO/SETA accreditation process – SDP and workplace.
• Understand and manage QALA process.
• Computer Literacy – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Advance Level
  Behavioural Competencies
• Facilitation skills
• Passion for Learning and People Development
• Coaching and mentoring
• Proactive problem-solving abilities – use initiative
• Excellent communication skills and ability to create understanding.
• Good time management skills – deadline driven.
• Quality and results orientated.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and positive
• Team worker
• Able to handle conflict management.
• High level of integrity and work ethics
  Experience
• 3 years as a qualified Artisan in a chemical / manufacturing environment
• 2 years as a Learning Practitioner / Training Officer.

Qualifications:

• Matric/ N3 with Maths and Science
• Qualified Artisan (Electrical/Instrument/Fitting/Millwright)
• Higher Certificate in OD ETDP
• Constituent Assessor & Moderator
• Trade certificate

Reporting structure:

• This position reports to the Learning & Development Manager.
  Personal Circumstances:
• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
  Other requirements:
  Please ensure:
• That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
• That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your
  application form.
• That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv,
  are submitted.
• Applications can be handed in at the HR offices (Head Office) or sent electronically on or before
  the closing date.
• Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.
  Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified
  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent
  will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
  All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be
  entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
  Closing date: 30 August 2023
  CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
  Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment
  Equity policy, targets and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.