Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information - References
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Faith Banelisiwe Kuhlase

Faith Banelisiwe Kuhlase

Operations Manager (Skills Development / Training Sector)
Pretoria West

Summary

Experienced Operations, Training, and Project Manager with 12 years of expertise in Learning and Development, Skills Development, and Human Resource Management. Proficient in project planning, SETA compliance, QCTO processes, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery. Adept communicator and leader with a Baccalaureus Technologiae in Human Resource Management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Operations Manager

GirlCode
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead operational strategy and execution across training programs, hackathons, mentorships, and coding clubs.
  • Oversee recruitment, document verification, and contract management for learnership and bootcamp programs.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships with sponsors, schools, partners, and SETAs.
  • Coordinate project roll-out plans, venues, recruitment timelines, and M&E criteria.
  • Ensure compliance with QCTO standards and SETA requirements for learnerships and skills programs.
  • Prepare reports for funders and stakeholders on program outcomes and impact.

Project Manager

iFundi Customer Solutions
Sandton
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of client training projects, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Coordinate training logistics, materials, facilitators, and venues.
  • Track learner performance and provide regular progress reports to clients.
  • Proactively manage project risks and ensure compliance with SETA and company standards.
  • Oversee assessment, POE administration, and project close-outs.

Training Manager

Quarphix CC
Midrand
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed the Learning Management System (LMS) and coordinated training programs.
  • Applied for and administered SETA grants and submissions (WSP, ATR, learnerships).
  • Delivered learnerships, internships, and skills development programs.
  • Managed partnerships, client relationships, and learner workplace placements.
  • Supervised Pearson VUE Exam Centre and maintained Microsoft partnership.
  • Ensured QCTO-aligned implementation of programs, including assessments and moderation processes.

Project Manager – Training and Development

Quarphix CC
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Managed training budgets, proposals, and procurement processes.
  • Oversaw facilitators, assessors, and moderators to ensure quality delivery.
  • Led learner onboarding, disciplinary processes, and stakeholder management.
  • Compiled reports and coordinated CCMA cases and SETA compliance.

Project Manager – Learning and Development

Godisang Development
03.2015 - 04.2018
  • Delivered training projects within scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Managed reporting, stakeholder communication, and project quality assurance.
  • Led project planning and execution, resolving conflicts and managing risks.

Project Coordinator – Learning and Development

Godisang Development
11.2014 - 03.2015

Human Resource Intern

Gauteng Department of Social Development
06.2012 - 05.2013

Education

National Diploma - Human Resource Management

Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
01.2025 - 04.2010

BTech - Human Resource Management

Tshwane University of Technology

Skills

Additional Information - References

Available on request

Personal Information

  • Notice Period: 30 days
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 08

Timeline

Tshwane University of Technology - National Diploma, Human Resource Management
01.2025 - 04.2010
Operations Manager - GirlCode
05.2024 - Current
Project Manager - iFundi Customer Solutions
09.2022 - 05.2024
Training Manager - Quarphix CC
03.2021 - 07.2022
Project Manager – Training and Development - Quarphix CC
09.2018 - 02.2021
Project Manager – Learning and Development - Godisang Development
03.2015 - 04.2018
Project Coordinator – Learning and Development - Godisang Development
11.2014 - 03.2015
Human Resource Intern - Gauteng Department of Social Development
06.2012 - 05.2013
Tshwane University of Technology - BTech, Human Resource Management

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