| Government Entity | Fiber Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority |
|---|---|
| Location | Gauteng, Johannesburg |
| Reference Number | GMQASEPT2026 in the subject line. The FP&M SETA encourages suitably |
| Centre / Location | DUNKELD WEST, JOHANNESBURG |
| Source and Application | fpmseta.org.za |
VACANCY/ADVERT
JOB TITLE : General Manager: Quality Assurance
REFERENCE : GMQASEPT2026
(Use this in your email
subject line)
DEPARTMENT : QUALITY ASSURANCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT : FIXED - TERM UNTIL 31 MARCH 2030
TOTAL PACKAGE : AS PER APPROVED GRADE
LOCATION : DUNKELD WEST, JOHANNESBURG
16 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 16H30
PURPOSE : Provides strategic, results-driven leadership for the quality assurance lifecycle
of the SETA's learning programmes and the institutionalization of an integrated
Quality Management System (QMS) across the organisation.
The incumbent is directly responsible for spearheading the timeous revision
and registration of industry-led qualifications and trades, eliminating operational
waste, and ensuring meticulous document management to achieve
and maintain clean audit outco mes. Additionally, the role drives
robust risk management frameworks across qualifications and learnership
programmes within the FP&M SETA subsectors.
QUALIFICATIONS, : • A master’s degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification
EXPERIENCE, • Project Management qualification added advantage
COMPETENCIES &
• Advanced, deep-seated understanding of Government’s national skills
SKILLS
development strategies and the statutory mandate of SETAs.
• Proven track record in Qualifications Development and direct working
experience with SAQA frameworks.
• Thorough, working knowledge of QCTO, NAMB, and associated sector-
specific legislations and processes.
• Qualifications Development and SAQA Background
• At least five years’ senior management experience
• Ability to strategise, lead, plan and manage change
• Initiative and strong organisational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent verbal, communication and report writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Work in a team-oriented and cross functional environment.
• Negotiation and decision-making skills
BEHAVIOURAL : • Brand leadership
DIMENSIONS REQUIRED • Positive influence capabilities
• Independence
• Precision
• Cognitive application of coherent principles
• Confidentiality
PK NAICKER
09 September 2026
16 September 2026 at 16H30
/ E-MAIL : 031 702 4482
CVs should be forwarded to [email protected]. Please specify the position
reference number GMQASEPT2026 in the subject line. The FP&M SETA encourages suitably
qualified historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs) to apply. The SETA reserves the right to
amend the advert and not to make an appointment. Should you not receive correspondence from
us 8 weeks after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Only Shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Please note that any personal information submitted to FP&M SETA will be processed within the
scope of your application and, if your application is successful, for the performance of your
subsequent employee relationship. Your personal information will be processed as per the
requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act, No 4 of 2013. Although submission of
your personal information is solely at your discretion, we will unfortunately not be able to consider
your application if we are not furnished with the required information or records
Only candidates who meet the criterion need to apply and please attach your CV and
certified copies of ID and Qualifications not older than 6 months.
Duties
Leadership role RESPONSIBILITIES • Drive end to end QA effective and efficient business results-based leadership • Proactive and results driven stakeholder and partnership management • Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources within the division • Design the budget, including effective allocation and utilization of financial and IT resources • Direct and accelerate divisional operations to successfully deliver 50 qualifications within an 18-month timeframe. • Ability to execute the WIL such that trained learners are absorbed by industry Policy development and review • Develop and review qualifications and learnerships policies and procedures Regulatory compliance • Drive industry qualifications and development • Develop and implement learning programmes • Quality assures and certification of industry learning programmes • Organise framing for occupations • Preparation and reporting on the progress realized on the departmental annual, quarterly, and monthly targets Reporting • Verify and produce credible monthly and quarterly departmental reports to be submitted to CEO • Proactive management and timeous reporting of qualifications, trades, learnerships, artisans and learning programmes Audit and Risk • Liaise with Auditors and manage audit process, while ensuring that all recommendations from Auditors are adequately addressed • Identify and mitigate risks Administrative duties • Recommend regional accreditation for approval • Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training, and development of divisional staff ensuring an effective and motivated team • Performs related work as required. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the CEO Performance Management • Ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building of Quality Assurance staff • Manage the performance of staff assigned to the department • Liaise with the HR division in conducting performance appraisals and ensure competency and training gaps are addressed
Source / Circular Reference
fpmseta.org.za