Capacity Building Officer: Education and Cultural Affairs and Sports; Ref No. DOTP 82/2026

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree equivalent or higher in Human Resource Development HRD/ Education / Project Management. A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in Training or similar environment; A valid Code B or higher driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
• Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management; Knowledge of operational management practices; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day national and provincial;
• Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; Staff performance management system; disciplinary and grievance procedure; Knowledge of training and learning methodologies. Skills: Data Analytics; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Performance Management; Reporting; Information and Data Management; Facilitation and Training; Strategic and performance Planning.

DUTIES

• Project and activity management: Plan project activities and budgets, ensuring technical and functional standards are observed; Coordinate project resources to achieve timely delivery of milestones; Report on project progress and manage contracts, including financial control of outsourced project:
• Training and Development: Design, develop and update ICT learning material and courses; Deliver training programmes and facilitate interventions by external providers; Evaluate and assess the impact of training interventions for continuous improvement and training and application skills in digital technologies across basic skills, productivity tools, artificial intelligence across various delivery modalities including a learning management system;
• Research: Analyse training needs and identify opportunities for digital and alternative learning solutions; Research and recommend new ICT learning methods, tools and approaches; Provide quality assurance of training interventions and frontline support through helpdesk services;
• Course management and support: Keep record of and analyse users' particular needs, from which further training courses, digital learning opportunities and FAQ websites will be developed; Provide professional advice and assistance to project leaders and managers in defining projects and creating project plans; Perform financial control/certification of outsourced projects; Moderate quality assessor training evaluation reports; Perform contract management for outsourced projects.