CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING AUTHORITY (CHIETA)

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT SPECIALIST 

(FIXED TERM CONTRACT UP TO 31 MARCH 2030) 

REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 023 616 - R1 195 718 CTC PER ANNUM 

Reporting to Executive Manager (Innovation Technology & Research Planning): the incumbent in this position will be required to manage data for reporting purposes, create and manage dashboards, develop effective strategies for data analysis and reporting and track progress and digitization projects and report as such. 

Minimum Requirements: 

·       B Comm / B Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Project Management or related. 

·       An NQF level 8 qualification will be an added advantage. 

·       Relevant 3-5 years’ experience in Innovation and ICT projects 

Key Performance Areas: 

·       Operates with various data sources and transforms that data into meaningful insights. 

·       Integrated reporting with other business units. 

·       Shares the dashboards and educates the rest of CHIETA on how the dashboards can be used, and the meaning of the information reported. 

·       Shares insights with the rest of CHIETA and ensure that data that emanates from research is used appropriately by key decision-makers. 

·       Assists with providing critical data and information to the Ideation committee. 

·       Creates automatically updated and interactive reports and dashboards for ongoing data-backed decision-making. 

·       Designs and implements reporting management initiatives through the CHIETA, in line with the CHIETA’s digital business initiatives. 

·       Provides key recommendations and test reporting capabilities on various systems that are considered for implementation. 

·       Improves CHIETA’s reporting capabilities on existing systems and make recommendations on digitization system and their reporting capabilities on future, or soon to be implemented systems. 

·       Communicates reporting capabilities for each of the digitization systems. 

·       Manages digitization projects in an agile manner and reports on success and challenges.

·       Recommends mitigation plans when projects face challenges and are gearing for critical paths. 

·       Monitors the operation of policy and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of CHIETA. 

·       Develops and maintains a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of policy and risk activity. 

·       Establishes and maintain a system to monitor the dispositions of results communicated to management. 

·       Ensures that all action plans are in place to address internal and external audit findings and monitor progress against these plans. 

·       Ensures compliance with relevant legislation and policy frameworks within functional area to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure. 

·       Works collaboratively with stakeholders by establishing and maintaining effective networks and working relationships. 

·       Represents CHIETA in meetings with stakeholders. 

·       Solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with CHIETA’S core values. 

·       Manages key strategic relationships in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements. 

·       Contributes to the budget preparation process. 

·       Ensures the effective, efficient, economical, and transparent use of financial and other resources. 

·       Monitors expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits.

·       Explores opportunities to reduce costs. 

·       Ensures divisional, regional and departmental budget monitoring in line with CHIETA financial guidelines. 

·       Develop project plans for the CHIETA Smart Skills Centres and ensure that all centres are fully operational at all times. 

·       Complete the project within the stipulated schedule, quality and scope. 

·       Project risk identification and management. 

·       Conduct project change management. 

·       Develop and ensure project governance. 

Skills & Behavioural competencies: High level research and analysis skills • Planning and Organisation Skills Communication (oral and written) • Problem solving ability • Diversity awareness • Confidentiality, ethics, integrity, and professionalism • Detail orientation • Teamwork • Innovative skills Self-driven Computer skills Time management •Report writing skills •Leadership skills. 

Interested persons are invited to submit their CV’s to recruitment2026@chieta.org.za. Should no feedback be forthcoming by 01 November 2026, please accept that your application was not successful. The CHIETA reserves the right to not make an appointment. CHIETA is committed to the advancement of Employment Equity. Successful applicants will be subjected to background checks and to undertake required assessments. 

Closing date: 21 September 2026 3 

Protection of Personal Information – Employment Candidates 

1. CHIETA is a responsible party in terms of the POPI Act of 2013. 

2. CHIETA will take all prescribed and reasonable precautions to ensure that your information is safeguarded. 

3. By submitting your Curriculum Vitae and any other relevant personal information in respect of this vacancy, you understand and agree that: 

a. CHIETA needs to collect, keep, and use your personal information in order to evaluate your application for purposes of potential employment opportunities; and 

b. CHIETA will only use the information to carry out the necessary recruitment related activities. 

4. You therefore give your consent to CHIETA to process your information knowing all of the above and being aware that you can:

a. Withdraw consent at any time. 

b. Have the right to request access to your data at any time, in the prescribed form. 

c. Have a right to request that your data is corrected and updated, in the prescribed form; and 

d. Have the right to complain to the information regulator. 

CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

LOCATION: GAUTENG

(FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 2030)

An opportunity exists at the CHIETA head office for a Finance Administrator. The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Finance Business Unit. Candidates who meet the requirements of the position are invited to apply.

ANNUAL SALARY: R 482 262.00 - R 572 359.00

REQUIREMENTS:

▪ NQF 6 in Finance, Accounting or related fields

▪ 1-3 years’ work experience in Finance, Accounting and Financial Administration or similar experience

▪ A valid driver's license.

▪ Computer Skills (MS Office, with MS Excel at an advanced level).

▪ Ability to build relationships and collaborate within own team and across teams.

▪ Must be able to work in a Hybrid work environment and be independent with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Provides support in relation to all administrative work in a professional, thorough, and accurate manner to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the Department.

▪ Processes all paperwork and documentation, ensuring set deadlines and timeframes are adhered to.

▪ Organizes and maintains records, ensuring an adequate filing system is in place and tracking of documentation for future reference purposes.

▪ Prepares documents according to correct processes and procedures to maintain standards and compliance.

▪ Coordinates administration on behalf of the department to ensure that the relevant/necessary internal processes run smoothly, thereby contributing to reaching set objectives.

▪ Liaises with suppliers in terms of their account status.

▪ Posts and allocates all expenses into the correct account.

▪ Uploads data and information on the CHIETA’s financial systems.

▪ Captures creditors' and debtors’ information; invoices; grant expenditure budget and any other financial-related administration onto the relevant Financial Accounting system.

▪ Ensures Financial Accounting system updates and maintenance occur regularly to maintain data integrity and availability for future reference and audit purposes.

▪ Ensures and maintains a healthy environment, safe operations and practices in compliance with SHEQ and related technical requirements.

▪ Promotes compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.

▪ Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with CHIETA’S core values.

▪ Supports the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources.

▪ Limits expenditure, reduces costs and ensures deviations from budgetary limits are reported to the direct line Manager.

▪ SKILLS & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

▪ Be able to plan, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work independently.

▪ Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail.

▪ Show a demonstrated ability to multitask and ability to prioritize across multiple projects and social media platforms.

▪ Ability to write for public consumption.

▪ Must be willing and able to work in teams and be a self-starter.

▪ Diversity awareness skills.

▪ Be confidential in work duties.

▪ Possess ethics and integrity.

▪ Be professional.

▪ Be detail-oriented.

▪ Ability to work within a team.

▪ Good written, verbal, and report-writing communication and interpersonal abilities.

▪ Good report-writing skills; hybrid work; and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Interested persons are invited to submit their CV’s, academic records, certified copies of their ID, matric certificate, and relevant tertiary qualifications to recruitment2026@chieta.org.za.

Should no feedback be forthcoming by the 1st of October 2026, please accept that your application was not successful. CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

CHIETA is committed to the advancement of Employment Equity. Successful applicants will be subjected to background checks and will be required to undertake the required assessments. 

Closing date: 14th September 2026.

Protection of Personal Information – Employment Candidates

a) CHIETA is a responsible party in terms of the POPI Act of 2013.

b) CHIETA will take all prescribed and reasonable precautions to ensure that your information is safeguarded.

a. By submitting your Curriculum Vitae and any other relevant personal information in respect of this vacancy, you understand and agree that: CHIETA needs to collect, keep, and use your personal information in order to evaluate your application for purposes of potential employment opportunities; and

b. CHIETA will only use the information to carry out the necessary recruitment related activities.

c. You therefore give your consent to CHIETA to process your information, knowing all of the above and being aware that you can withdraw consent at any time.

d. Have the right to request access to your data at any time, in the prescribed form.

e. Have a right to request that your data is corrected and updated, in the prescribed form; and

f. Have the right to complain to the information regulator. CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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REGIONAL SKILLS ADVISOR

LOCATION: KWAZULU-NATAL

(FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 2030)

There is an exciting opportunity within CHIETA. The purpose of the position is to manage and support skills development initiatives related to the chemical sector at a provincial and national level. Applicants who meet the requirements below for the position are invited to apply:

REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Finance/ Project Management/ Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Human Resource Management/Development or ODETDP.

• 3-5 years’ work experience in a Skills Development / HRD environment (A background in a SETA, Chemical Industry, Engineering, or Manufacturing experience as an Artisan and other technical areas will be advantageous).

• A valid driver's license code EB and own a reliable vehicle.

• Able to travel and work away from home for days.

• Computer Skills (MS Office, with MS Excel at an advanced level).

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within own team and across teams.

• Must be able to work in a Hybrid work environment and be independent with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages skills development activities within assigned organisations.

• Advises stakeholders regarding CHIETA mandatory grant and discretionary grants processes in line with CHIETA funding policy.

• Manages Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) from a CHIETA levy paying companies.

• Identifies and recruits new companies within the Chemical Sector.

• Conducts ongoing chemical industry capacity-building workshops and attends relevant stakeholder/regional events where applicable.

• Ensures that Skills Development Committees are established and operational.

• Conducts SDF capacity-building Workshops.

• Maintains accurate record-keeping as per the CHIETA Quality Management System.

• Evaluates the extent to which training on discretionary grants projects has commenced and progress has been achieved against signed agreements using a project management approach

• Produces accurate financial reports for the skills development interventions within the region.

• Evaluates and conducts due diligence for the Discretionary grants award applications.

• Provides system support to companies and providers as and when necessary.

• Generates Request for Payment for Discretionary Grants timeously.

• Promotes compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure.

• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering the highest quality of services.

• Establish implementation monitoring plans with clear timelines.

• Track deliverables and milestones against MOA and project timelines.

• Identify risks and mitigation plans thereof.

• Manage risks promptly.

• Monitor risk indicators and implementation bottlenecks.

• Proactively escalate issues to the Regional Manager and propose practical mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

• Monitor fund disbursements in line with the MOA deliverables.

SKILLS & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Be able to plan, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail.

• Show a demonstrated ability to multitask and ability to prioritize across multiple projects and social media platforms.

• Ability to write for public consumption.

• Must be willing and able to work in teams and be a self-starter.

• Diversity awareness skills.

• Be confidential in work duties.

• Possess ethics and integrity.

• Be professional.

• Be detail-oriented.

• Ability to work within a team.

• Good written, verbal, and report-writing communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Good report-writing skills; hybrid work; and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Interested persons are invited to submit their CV’s, academic records, certified copies of their ID, matric certificate, and relevant tertiary qualifications to recruitment2026@chieta.org.za. Should no feedback be forthcoming by the 1st of October 2026, please accept that your application was not successful. CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment. CHIETA is committed to the advancement of Employment Equity. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks and will be required to undertake the required assessments. 

Closing date: 14th September 2026.

Protection of Personal Information – Employment Candidates

1. CHIETA is a responsible party in terms of the POPI Act of 2013.

2. CHIETA will take all prescribed and reasonable precautions to ensure that your information is safeguarded.

3. By submitting your Curriculum Vitae and any other relevant personal information in respect of this vacancy, you understand and agree that:

a. CHIETA needs to collect, keep and use your personal information in order to evaluate your application for purposes of potential employment opportunities; and

b. CHIETA will only use the information to carry out the necessary recruitment related activities.

4. You therefore give your consent to CHIETA to process your information knowing all of the above and being aware that you can:

a. Withdraw consent at any time.

b. Have the right to request access to your data at any time, in the prescribed form.

c. Have a right to request that your data is corrected and updated, in the prescribed form; and

d. Have the right to complain to the information regulator.

CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

CHIETA INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

24 MONTHS

Are you ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience in your field? We’re thrilled to announce our 24-Month Internship Program designed for passionate individuals eager to learn and grow!

Positions Available:

Business Unit: Grants, Projects & Regions

Title: X1 Administration Support Intern (Western Cape Regional Office)

Minimum Requirements: National Diploma in Business Administration, Management, or a related field

Reference Number:  AWC2026/002

Additional Minimum Requirements: A minimum aggregate of 65% for overall qualification • No work experience • Must be computer literate • Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage

Skills & Behavioural Competencies: Planning and Organization Skills • Communication (oral and written) • Problem-solving ability • Diversity awareness • Confidentiality, ethics, integrity, and professionalism • Detail-oriented • Teamwork • Innovative skills.

Monthly Stipend: R7 000.00 (Seven Thousand Rands)

Closing Date: 14 September 2026 (No later than 16h30)

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and shape your future!

Interested persons are invited to submit their CV’s and certified copies of their qualifications, Identity Document, and transcripts to Recruitment2026@chieta.org.za

NB: Candidates are required to use the position reference number as the email subject and reside in the Western Cape Province where the position is advertised.

Should no feedback be forthcoming by 1st October 2026, please accept that your application was not successful. CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

CHIETA is committed to advancing Employment Equity. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks and to undertake required assessments.

Protection of Personal Information – Employment Candidates

1. CHIETA is a responsible party in terms of the POPI Act of 2013.

2. CHIETA will take all prescribed and reasonable precautions to ensure that your information is safeguarded.

3. By submitting your Curriculum Vitae and any other relevant personal information in respect of this vacancy, you understand and agree that:

a. CHIETA needs to collect, keep and use your personal information in order to evaluate your application for purposes of potential employment opportunities; and

b. CHIETA will only use the information to carry out the necessary recruitment related activities.

4. You therefore give your consent to CHIETA to process your information knowing all of the above and being aware that you can:

a. Withdraw consent at any time.

b. Have the right to request access to your data at any time, in the prescribed form.

c. Have a right to request that your data is corrected and updated, in the prescribed form; and

d. Have the right to complain to the information regulator.

CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.