Chief Training & Development Officer - Stats SA

Stats SA provides scientific knowledge that enables society to understand complex socio-economic phenomena.
It draws its mandate from the Statistics Act, 1999 (Act No 6 of 1999).
Stats SA strives to excel in the following five competencies: • Intellectual capability to lead the scientific work of statistics
• Technological competence for purposes of large-scale processing and for complex computations and accessibility of information to the public • Logistical competence for deployment of (forward and reverse) logistics of large-scale field operations and for strategic choices regarding operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness • Political competence in understanding the political environment without being political or politicised (commitment of delivery without fear of favour) • Administrative competence: The ability to bring it all together.

Chief Training & Development Officer
(One permanent position exists in the Human Capacity Development division at Head Office, Pretoria)
(Salary level 11: R406 839 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum) (Ref. No. 03/09/11HO)

Key performance areas: • Conduct statistical training, assessment and moderation • Ensure timeous and quality delivery of statistical training interventions or services in line with identified learner requirements and ETQA guidelines • Facilitate training at national, provincial and regional level • Manage training programmes relating to materials developed and training delivery • Develop curriculum and materials for a variety of programmes • Collaborate with staff and external stakeholders in research work • Participate in establishing and controlling a skills database • Lead, guide and direct a team of professionals.

Prerequisites: • A 3-year tertiary qualification in Statistics/Demography/Econometrics • A postgraduate qualification would be advantageous • At least 6 years' experience in the field of training and development • A course in Education, Training and Development, as well as training in Project Management, is essential • Experience in writing materials according to SAQA and NQF regulations.

Person profile: This position will suit a person who: • Has excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, report writing, organising, research and computer skills • Is able to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure • Is able to meet deadlines and work long hours, even on weekends.

Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process.

Closing date for applications: 9 September 2011

Required documents: • Z83 application form • Detailed CV with contact details of 3 recent references • Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. NB: Applicants risk being disqualified for failing to submit all the required documents.

Important note: • If you have not heard from us within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful • Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only • Statistics South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment • Appointment is subject to security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement or plan, verification of the applicant's documents and reference checking • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered • Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for in your application. If you want to apply for more than one position, submit separate applications.

Applications can be forwarded to the following addresses:
• Head Office, Pretoria: Post to the Recruitment Manager, Stats SA, Private Bag X44, Pretoria 0001 or hand-deliver at 170 De Bruin Park Building, cnr Andries and Vermeulen Streets, Pretoria.

Enquiries: Kindly contact Mr Collen Mokonyane at (012) 336-0151.

• Gauteng: Post to the Human Resources Officer, Statistics South Africa, PO Box X7798, Johannesburg 2000 or hand-deliver at Old JSE Building, 17 Diagonal Street, Johannesburg.

Enquiries: Ms Clementia Nkomo at (011) 833-0100.

Stats SA endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of appropriate legislation, eg the Employment Equity Act, 1998.