Training Liaison Officer: EPWP Skills Development, Ref No. DOI 109/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the Departmental deliverables of learnership, skills programmes, internships and apprenticenship projects.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification); 
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience; 
• A valid code B manual driving licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and oversee the recruitment and selection process of learners for the SDU programmes; 
• Represent EPWP:SDU and participate in municipal/district forums; 
• Coordinate and oversee stakeholder liaison in the region; Monitor SDU Contracts with learners, training providers and host employers; 
• Render a comprehensive financial administrative support service to the Skills Development Unit; 
• Supervise and manage learners performance on the programme where applicable; 
• Checking stipends control sheets and arranging for the payment of accommodation and/ or transport allowances to learners; 
• Provide input into strategic documents and processes.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: 

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; Principles in planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership, production methods and coordination; Public service reporting procedures;
• Financial Management; National, provincial and departmental policies, prescripts and practices regarding EPWP; Understanding of EPWP NYS guidelines and NQF systems; 

Skills needed: 

• Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations;
• Report writing and formulation; Problem solving and decision making; Record keeping.