Automotive Training Academy Manager

Job Position: Automotive Training Academy Manager
Ref: 4850
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R45 000 to R75 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience + benefits

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Qualifications / Requirements:
• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Human Resources from a recognized tertiary institution
• Post Graduate qualification in Education (preferably in the Occupational Directed Education, Training and Development Practice (O.D. ETDP)
• Minimum of 5 Years at supervisory level
• Experience in training needs analysis and, financial and business management in the motor industry
• Experience with administration of Seta’s Skills Development Programs and Learnerships highly advantageous
• Experience in developing metrics, measuring results and collating management information reporting
• Experience in general procurement practices (tender management) and vendor management through contracts and/or Service Level Agreements
Essential
• Analytical and conceptual ability to plan and execute the SSA strategy for the academy
• Business management acumen and understanding of financial principles
• Advanced process management and systems orientation skills, understanding core business drivers and the effects thereof including effective planning and organising skills
• Entrepreneurial thinking and ability to drive business and customer value-creation in different countries
Key Performance Areas:
Develop and implement an integrated People Management Strategy for the Group Network in Sub-Saharan Africa aligned to Group and international standards and, to manage Group where training facilities that service the Network in all regions throughout Sub-Saharan Africa identified markets
Possible Tasks within this Role
• Assist in defining and co-ordinating the annual Supervising the Training Academy BPO supplier in delivering the targeted training and certification within areas of responsibility in Sub’Saharan Africa including Namibia and Botswana
• Participation in the Training Academy Strategy development and supervision of the annual compilation of service delivery prospectus and schedules, per brand and approve the release and communication of same
• Manage the procurement process for the Training Academy and the definition, and compilation of the specifications of the new service providers to collate RFQ‘s for business needs
• Develop the Training Academy services and value proposition to the Network in Sub-Saharan Africa and communicate through Leadership, Brand Representatives, and Dealers in different countries
• Participation in the monthly finance review with controlling and document outcomes for the sub-saharan content
• Key performance indications and measures in conjunction with the company, brands, and Training Academy
• Supervise and support the BPO supplier with the management of the core systems for the Training Academy especially the learning management system, assessments and systems, and training systems from a Sub-Saharan perspective
• Oversee the operations and Governance manuals to ensure data management, data integrity, and performance KPI reporting are adhered to
• Manage and coordinate allocated projects according to standard project management principles
• Support sub-Saharan network personnel competence through key academy activities