Job Description
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.
Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
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.

Job Requirements
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.