Certification & Assessment Coordinator

Introduction

Our client, a leading professional organisation based in Sandton, is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Certification & Assessment Coordinator to join their dynamic team.

This hybrid role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in administering and coordinating professional certification and assessment processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Certification Administration & Coordination

• Manage and coordinate all stages of certification processes including applications, portfolio submissions, exams, and interviews.
• Schedule and prepare certification panels, committee meetings, and assessment events.
• Ensure alignment with SAQA and professional body requirements.
• Provide administrative support to certification candidates and assessors.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Communicate effectively with certification candidates, designees, assessors, and committee members.
• Coordinate information sessions and designee retention programmes.
• Maintain updated certification information on the organisation’s communication platforms.

Reporting & Data Management

• Maintain accurate certification records, databases, and reporting dashboards.
• Generate monthly and quarterly reports on certification statistics, income, and expenditure.
• Prepare and submit SAQA NLRD upload extracts and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Financial & Logistical Administration

• Manage certification-related billing, supplier invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and manage the debtor’s list.
• Ensure logistical arrangements for all certification activities, including off-site sessions.

Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• Conduct quality checks on certification documentation and communications.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure high levels of professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.

Experience & Qualification

• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification (preferably in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field).
• Experience in a professional body, certification, or SAQA-aligned environment advantageous.
• Strong coordination, administration, and project management experience.
• Excellent MS Excel and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.

Key Competencies

• Strong administrative discipline and commitment to quality.
• Deadline-driven with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Professional, composed, and client-service orientated.
• Independent self-starter with proactive mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid, high-performance environment.

Remuneration

Competitive Market Related Salary

Interested?

If you have a passion for structure, precision, and process excellence, and thrive in a fast-paced professional services environment — this is the ideal opportunity for you.

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