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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY (AGRISETA) VACANCIES
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY (AGRISETA)
COMPANY SECRETARY
PERMANENT
PATTERSON GRADE: D5 LEVEL 6
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 480 147,66 CTC
REF: AgriS0108/2024
DESIGNATION Company Secretary
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
Grade Patterson D5 Level
Division Office of the CEO
Business Unit Company Secretariat
Office Location Head Office, Pretoria
JOB PURPORSE
Efficient and effective administration of the entity, with particular emphasis on good corporate governance and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Ensuring that the execution of the Board and Executive Committee decisions are in the best interest of the company and implemented.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
• Provide legal and sound administrative advice and/or support to the Board, to ensure seamless transformation and interpretation between Board decisions and AgriSETA’s operations.
• Provide support to the Board and its committees, in line with corporate governance, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Board compliance with all relevant legislation, including but not limited to, the Companies Act, the PFMA, the SDA Act and King IV.
• Ensure effective management of resources (i.e. budget/finances, assets) and team leadership within the unit.
• Manage compliance management processes within the entity.
• Oversee the induction of entity’s Board members, continuous director training and development, and all administrative matters relating to the board.
• Ensuring that the Board’s decisions and instructions are clearly and timeously communicated, and status against deliverables monitored to measure progress effectively.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the AgriSETA’s governance activities. Ensuring that governance practices are consistent and aligned with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Developing an annual schedule of Accounting Authority (AA) and respective subcommittee meetings and circulating it to members.
• Monitor the implementation of the Board resolutions and legal compliance requirements to ensure compliance. Keeping the Board informed of the status and progress.
• Ensure that the minutes of all meetings, Board meetings, Board Committee meetings, are properly recorded in accordance with good corporate governance.
• Oversee the proper compilation and timeous circulation of Board packs and assisting the chair of the Board and committees with drafting work plans, documentation, and reports.
• Draft and ensure implementation of Company Secretariat policies and procedures, reviewing existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Monitoring all legislative, regulatory, and corporate governance developments that might affect the AgriSETA’s operations and ensuring that the Board is fully briefed on these.
• Co-ordinate Board and Committee evaluations on an annual basis.
• Responsible for other key and/or related tasks that come with the position as designated by the CEO on an ad-hoc basis.
• Identify financial, technological, reputational, or legal risk to the entity.
• Act as deputy information officer in terms of PAIA and POPIA.
GOVERNANCE
• Promoting good governance and building a culture of compliance and commitment to the prevailing legislative requirements within the sector and AgriSETA.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Budget and expenditure management.
• Develop and manage submission of relevant documents as per the National Treasury Regulations (NTR).
• Knowledge of the PFMA, National Treasury compliance and reporting.
• Ensure Compliance with Section 51 of the PFMA to prevent Fruitless, Wasteful and Irregular Expenditure.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• Build, foster and strengthen relationship between the Board, Governance Committees, Sub-Committees, Management, Department of Higher Education Science and Technology (DHEST), National Treasury (NT) Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) and Other Relevant and Key AgriSETA Stakeholders.
• Represent the SETA at the relevant strategic forums and maintain constant communication with all interested parties within and outside the sector.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• Effectively lead the Company Secretariat function by maintaining a motivated team to deliver Organisational Strategy and Objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Law /LLB or Equivalent.
• MBA or equivalent in Applied Corporate Governance will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA and Treasury Regulations), compliance and governance requirements (including King Codes of Good Practice)
• Five (5) years’ minimum experience in a corporate secretariat environment of which three (3) years is at a managerial level.
• Extensive Corporate Governance, Compliance, Legislative Framework environment experience.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting public entities, corporate governance instruments, and guidelines (e.g., KING Reports).
• Understanding of various legislation regulating public entities and SETAs in particular.
• Legislative acumen.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Ability to communicate policies, procedures, legislation, principles, concepts, and strategies to various audiences.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• High energy levels.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding across functional SETA environment and how to translate concepts into practical solutions.
• Ability to transfer skills and coach others.
• Understanding and ability to perform and/or adjust in a continuously fast changing environment.
• Extremely Organised.
• Detailed oriented and efficient.
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Deadline driven.
Employment Period: Permanent
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and ID. Applications should be emailed to cosec@agriseta.co.za
By applying for this position, you give the right for AgriSETA to process your personal information in line with POPI Act.
Closing date: 19 August 2024
Enquiries: Bertha@agriseta.co.za
Note: communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks after closing date of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.
This advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. AgriSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of Employment Equity Plan.
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated
COMPANY SECRETARY
PERMANENT
PATTERSON GRADE: D5 LEVEL 6
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 480 147,66 CTC
REF: AgriS0108/2024
DESIGNATION Company Secretary
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
Grade Patterson D5 Level
Division Office of the CEO
Business Unit Company Secretariat
Office Location Head Office, Pretoria
JOB PURPORSE
Efficient and effective administration of the entity, with particular emphasis on good corporate governance and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Ensuring that the execution of the Board and Executive Committee decisions are in the best interest of the company and implemented.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
• Provide legal and sound administrative advice and/or support to the Board, to ensure seamless transformation and interpretation between Board decisions and AgriSETA’s operations.
• Provide support to the Board and its committees, in line with corporate governance, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Board compliance with all relevant legislation, including but not limited to, the Companies Act, the PFMA, the SDA Act and King IV.
• Ensure effective management of resources (i.e. budget/finances, assets) and team leadership within the unit.
• Manage compliance management processes within the entity.
• Oversee the induction of entity’s Board members, continuous director training and development, and all administrative matters relating to the board.
• Ensuring that the Board’s decisions and instructions are clearly and timeously communicated, and status against deliverables monitored to measure progress effectively.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the AgriSETA’s governance activities. Ensuring that governance practices are consistent and aligned with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Developing an annual schedule of Accounting Authority (AA) and respective subcommittee meetings and circulating it to members.
• Monitor the implementation of the Board resolutions and legal compliance requirements to ensure compliance. Keeping the Board informed of the status and progress.
• Ensure that the minutes of all meetings, Board meetings, Board Committee meetings, are properly recorded in accordance with good corporate governance.
• Oversee the proper compilation and timeous circulation of Board packs and assisting the chair of the Board and committees with drafting work plans, documentation, and reports.
• Draft and ensure implementation of Company Secretariat policies and procedures, reviewing existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Monitoring all legislative, regulatory, and corporate governance developments that might affect the AgriSETA’s operations and ensuring that the Board is fully briefed on these.
• Co-ordinate Board and Committee evaluations on an annual basis.
• Responsible for other key and/or related tasks that come with the position as designated by the CEO on an ad-hoc basis.
• Identify financial, technological, reputational, or legal risk to the entity.
• Act as deputy information officer in terms of PAIA and POPIA.
GOVERNANCE
• Promoting good governance and building a culture of compliance and commitment to the prevailing legislative requirements within the sector and AgriSETA.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Budget and expenditure management.
• Develop and manage submission of relevant documents as per the National Treasury Regulations (NTR).
• Knowledge of the PFMA, National Treasury compliance and reporting.
• Ensure Compliance with Section 51 of the PFMA to prevent Fruitless, Wasteful and Irregular Expenditure.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• Build, foster and strengthen relationship between the Board, Governance Committees, Sub-Committees, Management, Department of Higher Education Science and Technology (DHEST), National Treasury (NT) Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) and Other Relevant and Key AgriSETA Stakeholders.
• Represent the SETA at the relevant strategic forums and maintain constant communication with all interested parties within and outside the sector.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• Effectively lead the Company Secretariat function by maintaining a motivated team to deliver Organisational Strategy and Objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Law /LLB or Equivalent.
• MBA or equivalent in Applied Corporate Governance will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA and Treasury Regulations), compliance and governance requirements (including King Codes of Good Practice)
• Five (5) years’ minimum experience in a corporate secretariat environment of which three (3) years is at a managerial level.
• Extensive Corporate Governance, Compliance, Legislative Framework environment experience.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting public entities, corporate governance instruments, and guidelines (e.g., KING Reports).
• Understanding of various legislation regulating public entities and SETAs in particular.
• Legislative acumen.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Ability to communicate policies, procedures, legislation, principles, concepts, and strategies to various audiences.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• High energy levels.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding across functional SETA environment and how to translate concepts into practical solutions.
• Ability to transfer skills and coach others.
• Understanding and ability to perform and/or adjust in a continuously fast changing environment.
• Extremely Organised.
• Detailed oriented and efficient.
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Deadline driven.
Employment Period: Permanent
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and ID. Applications should be emailed to cosec@agriseta.co.za
By applying for this position, you give the right for AgriSETA to process your personal information in line with POPI Act.
Closing date: 19 August 2024
Enquiries: Bertha@agriseta.co.za
Note: communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks after closing date of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.
This advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. AgriSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of Employment Equity Plan.
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated
RESEARCHER
PERMANENT
SALARY SCALE PATERSON C4 LEVEL 6 R548 946.44 p.a CTC
Ref: AgriS0208/2024
DESIGNATION Researcher
Reporting to Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Division Skills Planning
Business Unit Research
Office Location Head Office
JOB PURPOSE
To administer research within the Skills Planning Department.
ROLE CONTEXT
Administration of research functions within the Skills Planning Department in the Research Unit working closely with the Research Manager.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
RESEARCH
• Support the Research Manager within the Research Department to strengthen the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) and AgriSETA specific research.
• Conduct desktop, field and telephonic research.
• Under the guidance of the Research Manager, develop questionnaires / interview schedules and other data gathering tools from stakeholders.
• Administer face–to- face interviews/questionnaires and telephonic interviews from stakeholders
• Manage records and tracking of the all the questionnaires received.
• Capture research data.
• Collate all records of the all the questionnaires received.
CAPTURING OF DATA
• Data collection and capturing of questionnaires for incorporating into the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) and Research reports.
• Administering, capturing and editing of all questionnaires for all research related activities.
SECTOR SKILLS COMMITTEES
• Organise Sector Skills Committees’ meetings and plenary sessions.
• Draft meeting minutes.
• Receive and capture travel claims.
• Conduct site visits prior to the Sector Skills Committees’ meetings and plenary sessions.
• Organising Sector Skills Committees’ files.
• Responsible for the logistical arrangements.
MANAGEMENT OF DATA
• Collate, capture and store all questionnaires and other research tools used to capture.
• Compile research related data on request.
• Maintain various datasets.
• Basic data analysis.
STAKEHOLDER LIAISON
• Maintain stakeholder relations.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders about research opportunities.
• Provide feedback on travel claims for Sector Skills Committees’ members.
ADMINISTRATION
• Organise meetings for research purposes with stakeholders.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports.
• Assist with basic administration tasks.
• Manage records and tracking of all research-related activities.
AD HOC
• Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
• Internal departments: All departments within AgriSETA.
• External research partners and stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (NQF Level 7) or Equivalent with Research Methodology as a module.
• A relevant Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• 2 years’ proven experience conducting research.
• Experience in undertaking interviews and questionnaires with individuals and focus groups.
• Basic statistics experience.
• Driving license is mandatory.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Be willing to travel.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Have the necessary administrative skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team.
Employment Period: Permanent
An updated CV with a covering letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to: Recruit.Researcher@agriseta.co.za
Closing date: 15 August 2024 @16h30
Enquiries: Baepi@agriseta.co.za
Note: Communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks after closing date of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.
This advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. AgriSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of Employment Equity Plan.
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regards will be appreciated.
RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION INTERNS X2
24 MONTHS
REMUNERATION: MARKET RELATED
Ref: AgriS0308/2024
DESIGNATION Research, Monitoring and Research Intern
Reporting to Assistant Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Division Skills Planning and Research
Office Location Head Office (Pretoria)
JOB PURPOSE
To provide support within the Skills Planning and Research Division working on the Monitoring and Evaluation of Organisational performance.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
• Monitoring of AgriSETA projects.
• Evaluation of performance information and data.
• Collection of data.
• Administering questionnaires.
MANAGEMENT OF DATA
• Collate, capture and store all questionnaires and research tools used to capture data.
• Compile research related data on request.
• Maintain various data sets.
• Basic data analysis.
STAKEHOLDER LIAISON
• Maintain stakeholder relations.
ADMINISTRATION
• Organise project site visits for monitoring and evaluation
• Assist with basic administration tasks.
• Manage record and tracking of all research -related activities.
• Any other ad hoc duties may be assigned from time to time.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
• Internal divisions | All divisions within AgriSETA.
• External partners and stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• NQF Level 6 / Diploma / Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or Equivalent qualification.
• Audit environment and basic statistics knowledge.
• Driver’s license is mandatory.
• Be willing to travel.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication Skills.
• Have the necessary administrative skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team.
Employment Period:
An updated CV with a covering letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to: SPR.Interns@agriseta.co.za
Closing date: 15 August 2024 @16h30
Enquiries: Baepi@agriseta.co.za
Note: Communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.
This advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. AgriSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of Employment Equity Plan.
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.