Job Description

Dealer Training Academy ManagerCenturion - GautengOur client in the automotive manufacturing industry requires a qualified & experienced Dealer Training Academy Manager. To develop and implement an integrated People Management Strategy for the company Dealer Network aligned to Group and international standards, to manage the training facilities which service the Dealer Network in all regions throughout South Africa and to provide training services to the rest of Africa identified marketsDuties

• Assisting in defining and co-ordination of the annual Supervising the Dealer Training Academy BPO supplier in delivering the targeted training and certification within area of responsibility in South Africa and rest of Africa.
• Participation in the Training Academy Strategy development and supervision of the annual compilation of service delivery prospectus and schedules, per Brand and approve the release and communication of same.
• To manage the procurement process for the Training Academy and the definition, compilation of the specifications of the new services providers in order to collate RFQs for business needs.
• Develop the Training Academy services and value proposition to the Dealer Network
• Participate in the identification and assessment of revenue generation opportunities for the Training Academy for implementation.
• Supervision of the financial performance of the Academy and support of other departments within NSO Services, such as NSO Services and Vehicle Distribution.
• Schedule the monthly Finance Review with NSO Controlling and document outcomes for the Technical Training Budget.
• Key Performance Indications and measures in conjunction with the company Brands and Training Academy.
• Support with and coordinate the submission of 3 year business plan.
• Participate on rotation at the respective Group International Training Managers Conferences for the Brands to benchmark and give input to training and people development initiatives appropriate for the South African Market.
• Ensure that the Training Academy attains and retains all relevant legislative accreditation criteria from various respective legal entities to deliver its services within the South African legal framework. (MerSeta, Tuev, HPCSA)
• Overseeing the operations and Governance Manuals to ensure data management, data integrity and performance KPI reporting are adhered to.
• Manage and co-ordinate allocated projects according to standard project management principles

Qualification requirementsMust have a Bachelors degree in Business Management or Human Resources ManagementExperience neededMust have a minimum of 5 Years at supervisory levelEssentials

• Must have experience in Training Needs Analysis and, Financial and Business management in the motor industry.
• Experience with administration of Setas Skills Development Programs and Learnerships would be beneficial.

Added Advantage

• Additional Financial Management qualification.
• Analytical and conceptual ability.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and ability to drive business and customer value-creation.
• Excellent Presentation Skills including sound computer skills.
• Excellent Presentation Skills including sound computer skills and experience with word processing, database management and presentation packages.
• Experience in general procurement practices and vendor management.
• Leadership and people management skills

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