CENTRE MANAGER – COSDEF (Namibia Community Skills Development Foundation)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12
- A relevant Qualification in Management, Business Administration, Education or Training Development (NQF Level 7) equivalent;
- Competency-Based Education Training (CBET) will be an advantage;
- Commitment to community development (ESSENTIAL);
- A minimum of 5 years managerial/supervisory experience, preferably in a training environment;
- Extensive training/education sector experience and/or working with NGOs in Namibia will be an added advantage
- Excellent Report and Proposal Writing skills (ESSENTIAL);
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills;
- Proven budget and financial experience in an NGO and training environment.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Organise training activities in compliance with Foundation policies and goals of the Centre.
- Oversee the implementation of various training programs.
- Establish and maintain administrative systems that support the implementation of the training activities.
- Maintaining sound financial management systems that support the overall management of the centre.
- Planning and reporting.
- Liaise & network with other TVET providers, partners/stakeholders & authorities.
- Managing staff in respect of performances, disciplinary and grievance matters.
Other Competencies
- Knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training Act of No. 1 of 2008.
- Working knowledge of development issues within the community in which the centre operates.
- Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders and industry players within the centre’s catchment area.
- Proven knowledge of essential budgeting and financial management processes and systems.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Proven computer user skills.
- Highly ethical person with high emotional intelligence (EI).
- High stress tolerance levels.
CONTRACT PERIOD: 5 YEARS (Renewable based on Performance)
APPLICANTS MUST
- Be Namibian Citizens (COMPULSORY).
- Be fully computer literate in the Microsoft Office suite (THIS WILL BE TESTED).
- Have an Unendorsed Driver’s License (COMPULSORY).
- Be willing to travel 30% in country.
- Be able to work with people with different professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Be fluent in English. Knowledge of local languages spoken within the catchment area of the centre will be an additional advantage.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should send an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and
professional qualifications and reference letters/testimonials to:
Human Resources
The Namibia Community Skills Development Foundation (COSDEF)
P.O Box 4230, Vineta
Swakopmund
Or Hand delivered at 45 Mandume Ndemufayo, Swakopmund
NB: Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted within One (1) week of closing date and no documents will be returned.
THE FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE
PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
CLOSING DATE: 12 February 2021 at 12:00
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