Training Manager

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Training Manager

My client, The National Chamber of Milling, was founded in 1936 . The Chamber serves as the exclusive trade association for South African millers, advocating for and advancing the industry's collective interests. Representing approximately 80% and 40% of the total wheat and maize processed for human consumption in South Africa respectively, it plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient production of high-quality, nutritious, and safe staple foods. Additionally, the Chamber fosters an environment that allows all maize and wheat processors to thrive, grow, and remain competitive.

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What is the purpose of this role?

The Training Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the training function within the Southern African Grain Milling Academy. The goal, aligned with NCM's Memorandum of Incorporation and the strategic objectives set by the Board, is to deliver highly credible training and skills development programs that cultivate a pool of competent millers. This is essential for ensuring the industry's sustainability and its ongoing contribution to national food security, inclusive growth, employment, and social development.

The successful person will be responsible for:

1.  Develop the training and skills development strategy

• Compile a strategic discussion document
  
• Stakeholder engagements: training committee, board, members, and non-members.
  
• Develop and implement a strategic operational plan.

2. Manage the training function (SAGMA) and committee activities

• Lead and manage the training function, including its committee structures
  
• Oversee and maintain the course accreditation and standards
  
• Review and update the existing course structure (curriculum), including introduction of e-learning modules and tutorial assistance, in collaboration with subject matter experts. Propose necessary amendments.
  
• Introduction of RPL in line with QCTO and AGRISETA requirements.
  
• Ensure efficient training delivery as well as expand service offerings and target markets
  
• Safeguard enough tutors/trade testers of competent quality
  
• Manage Trade Tests, moderation of assignments and examination papers
  
• Develop a model to address prerequisites and assessments as well as develop a Learner Management System (LMS).
  
• Create career paths for millers, including advanced course upgrade and accreditation.
  
• Ensure that training meets industry-specific needs and regulations, track employee certifications, and prepare for external audits.
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics, updating materials as needed.
  
• Maintain records of training activities, registrations, certifications and prepare update reports for the executive and board.

3. Increase student enrolment, performance, and facilitate completion

• Develop and execute marketing and communication initiatives for SAGMA
  
• Implement outreach awareness campaigns and career expos
  
• Identify new clients to increase student enrolment and membership.
  
• Draw a concept to stage a graduation ceremony.
  
• Organize training workshops, symposiums, roundtables, etc.

4. Stakeholder engagement & representation

• Board, members, non-members, and training committee structures
  
• Establish strategic collaborations and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government departments, QCTO, Agri-Seta, Foodbev Seta, other training institutions locally and internationally, etc.

5. Operational efficiency and support management

• Oversee and monitor SAGMA's budget.
  
• Prepare and control operational budgets for various projects and events.
  
• Monitor overall budgetary expenses and creditor management.
  
• Identify funding opportunities and prepare cooperative proposals