ENERGY AND WATER SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (EWSETA) VACANCIES

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ENERGY AND WATER SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (EWSETA)
 

​SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) ENERGY SECTOR 
SALARY R652 306 – 815 382 PER ANNUM
 
Brief Overview of the Role
To provide technical insight regarding the energy sector when quality assuring and evaluating learning programmes and their implementation, workplaces and skills development providers (SDPs). This is done by:

• Supporting the QA Practitioner in assessing the suitability of workplaces for learners to obtain practical work experience.
• Support the QA Practitioner in assessing the SDP for the purpose of accreditation
• Support the QA Practitioner in monitoring and capacitation of SDPs
• Supporting and utilising skills development expertise and knowledge to ensure EWSETA remains relevant and in line with SA and global best practice
• Supporting the QA Practitioner in the execution of the delegated QCTO functions through effective Service Provider Accreditation and the various Certifications
• Supporting the QA Practitioner and the Community of Expert Practitioners in identifying and creating Occupational Qualifications that are responsive to the changing needs of the sectors.
• Sharing industry technical expertise with internal EWSETA staff to capacitate them.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of the panel of external SMEs
• Conduct site visits for workplace approvals, accreditations and evaluations
• Conduct project monitoring and evaluation site visits
• Tailor Quality Assurance policies, procedures, SoPs, Checklist and Documents
• Embed industry requirements in occupational quality and provide input to Learning Programmes
• Share Technical Expertise
• Teamwork and self-development

 
Application Process
Please click here to download the full detailed Job Description for the role of the SME Energy Sector.

CVs and Certified Qualifications of suitably qualified persons must be forwarded to [email protected] by no later than the Close of Business 16 July 2025 (i.e. by 16:30 p.m.). Enquiries may be directed to the HR Manager at 010 109 3250 or Mthenjwa Radebe at [email protected]. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. EWSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment/s for the advertised post.
Appointment will be made in line with the EWSETA Employment Equity targets, i.e. African Male, Coloured Male and Female.
 
NB: Please use the name of the position on the subject line of your application email.

​PLANNING AND STRATEGY SPECIALIST
SALARY R799 630 – R999 537 PER ANNUM
Brief Overview of the Role
To coordinate skills planning in the Energy and Water sectors to assist with the development of the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) that in turn informs Labour market intelligence, determine funding priorities, support employer and national skills planning, identify sectoral priority occupations and enable evidence-based decision-making. To support the Planning and M&E Manager to produce the EWSETA’s strategic plans through the coordination of development of the SSP, SP, and APP that will lead the achievement of the SETA’s mandate. This is done by:

• Compiling the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) for all EWSETA stakeholders to ensure optimisation and compliance in accordance with SAQA and DHET requirements.
• Actioning employer Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) processes to ensure the attainment of the SAQA /NSDS and DHET requirements.
• Coordinating the development of the EWSETA Strategic Plan (SP)
• Coordinating the development of the Annual Performance Plan (APP)
• Coordinating the development of the Annual Operational Plan (AOP)

 
Key Responsibilities

• Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) Administration
• Sector Skills Planning (SSP) Formulation
• Sector Skills Planning (SSP) Administration
• Strategy Development
• Teamwork and Self-Management

 
 
Application Process
Please click here to download the full detailed Job Description for the role of the Planning and Strategy Specialist.
CVs and Certified Qualifications of suitably qualified persons must be forwarded to [email protected] by no later than the Close of Business 16 July 2025 (i.e. by 16:30 p.m.). Enquiries may be directed to the HR Manager at 010 109 3250 or Mthenjwa Radebe at [email protected]. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. EWSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment/s for the advertised post.
Appointment will be made in line with the EWSETA Employment Equity targets, i.e. African Male, Coloured Male and Female.
 
NB: Please use the name of the position on the subject line of your application email.

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