Skills Development Specialist

About the Role Our client is seeking a Skills Development Specialist to join their Cape Town team. This role is ideal for a driven and organised professional with experience in skills development, SETA processes, funded training solutions and client relationship management . The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating workplace skills development initiatives, supporting WSP and ATR submissions, managing SETA-related processes and identifying opportunities to grow revenue through funded training solutions. Coordinate and compile Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs) in line with SETA and B-BBEE requirements. Drive sales and revenue growth through SETA-funded training solutions and Discretionary Grant opportunities. Identify and engage with clients to understand their training and development needs. Recommend and facilitate suitable funded training solutions based on client requirements. Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships while identifying new business opportunities. Achieve agreed business development and revenue targets. Support management with WSP implementation and workplace skills development initiatives. Coordinate Learnerships, Skills Programmes and YES initiatives . Coordinate Discretionary Grant applications, funding reports, cost reports and supporting documentation. Ensure accurate and timely submission of SETA, B-BBEE, funding and regulatory reports. Coordinate SETA-related surveys, communications, updates and audits. Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with relevant requirements. Stay up to date with changes to SETA, B-BBEE and skills development legislation and processes. Minimum Requirements Matric / Grade 12. 1–2 years’ experience within the training and skills development industry, preferably within a SETA-accredited training provider or similar environment. Experience in client relationship management . Strong working knowledge of: SETA processes Discretionary Grant funding WSP and ATR submissions Learnerships Skills Programmes B-BBEE Skills Development requirements Certification in Skills Development Facilitation (SDF), Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (ODETDP) or a related field would be advantageous. Advantageous Previous experience engaging directly with SETAs. Knowledge of B-BBEE Skills Development requirements. Practical experience with WSP and ATR processes. Experience with Learnerships, Skills Programmes and Discretionary Grant applications. Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted. Desired Skills: seta skills jobs in joburg