BANKING SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (BANKSETA) VACANCIES

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Reference Number: BS/SPECACC/FEB2026
Job Title: SPECIALIST: ACCOUNTANT
Reporting Line: Senior Manager: Financial Management and Reporting
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Full Time
Location: Gauteng - Centurion (Head Office)
 
Remuneration: R 754,826.00 – R 926,122.00 CTC per annum
 
Purpose of the role
The Accountant reports directly to the Senior Manager: Financial Management and Reporting. The Accountant is responsible for

•  processing of financial transactions and maintenance of up to date and accurate accounting,
• asset and liability reconciliation and substantiation,
• preparation of supporting schedules for reporting,
•  ensuring that all transactions processed or reviewed  are undertaken within set accounting and financial standards, legislation, policies and procedures including the set segregation of responsibilities, and
• Ensuring that  risks are identified when processing and those risks are escalated for mitigation,

 
Main Responsibilities:
 To ensure the achievement of work plans

• Input into policies, processes and standard operating procedures relating to own area of   
    specialisation.
• Provide specialist input in the development of Operational Plans for the finance division.
• Execute work plans and drive the evidence collection in real time.
• Produce reports against the implementation of work plans.
• Respond to audit findings with complete evidence, on time.  
• Implement documented data management practices.
• Comply to policies and procedures in the unit.

 Accounts Payable activities and tasks

• Coordinate and implement the accounts payable processes on the computerized accounting system,
• Follow up of divisions for relevant invoices and information to ensure smooth weekly processing of accounts payable,
• Ensure compliance with the accounts payable management systems and processes.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of accounts payable outputs – correct coding of vendor,
    cost centre, general ledger account, invoice and matching these.
• Resolve vendor and service provider queries and problems.
• Process the monthly closing of financial records.
• Post month end entries and ensures the accuracy of financial reporting within accounts payable.
• Monitor the timeous payment of creditors and escalate outstanding payments if required to the Senior Manager: Financial Management and Reporting.
• Process accruals and provisions as required
• Monthly account payable reconciliation and substantiation

 Accounts Receivable activities and tasks

• Coordinate and the accounts receivable process within the BANKSETA.
• Track and follow up collection of debtors.
• Compile and review general monthly aging reports in a timely manner.
• Follow up divisions for review of projects and identification of accounts receivable.

Other accounting and financial Management Functions

• Prepare of ad hoc reports and input into and/or check of monthly or quarterly finance reports under the supervision of the Senior Manager: Financial Management and Reporting
• Process and report on other accounting and financial management entries in line with accounting standards and the set policies and procedures as agreed with the line manager
• Prepare cash flow projections in line with set process and attend to investment administration within the approved investment policy,
• Maintain a detailed asset register reconciled to the relevant asset accounts and ensure a full fixed asset count is Input into the divisional risk assessment and mitigation.

 Maintenance of proper functioning of accounting and financial management systems

• Perform monthly reconciliations between the information on the system and financial information.
• Check accounting system for transactions not completed timeously and escalate for resolution

 
Optimisation

• Keep up to date with new developments and changes in own field and within BANKSETA.
• Share new information and best practice trends with colleagues.
• Proactively suggest  improvement opportunities in line with best practice to optimise finance team success.
• Partner with management to optimise productivity and team work effectiveness.
• Maintain ownership for own work, performance management and development.
• Maintain open and honest communication
• Engage in problem solving and continuous improvement processes to optimise output of the area.
• Demonstrate visible ownership of business wide initiatives impacting on area of accountability.

 
BANKSETA has a number of Accountants covering different areas and rotation of duties is implemented between areas of responsibility
 
Competencies:
Values

• Respective
• Innovative 
• Stakeholder Focus 
• Professionalism 
• Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Teamwork 

Functional/Technical

• Reconciliation and Analysis
• Management Accounting
• Financial Policy Development
• Planning and Reporting
• Financial Budgeting

 
Behavioural

• Planning
• Problem solving and analysis
• Interpersonal relations
• Resilience
• Honesty and integrity
• Innovative
• Emotional Intelligence
• Attentive to detail and accuracy

 
Knowledge and Skills :

• Recommendation of appropriate course of action to the Senior Manager and other stakeholders with respect to specific areas of work
• Compliance and knowledge of
  • GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice) accounting standards
  • legislative, statutory rules and
      regulations applicable to public entities
  • Finance Administrative processes and procedures and acceptable internal controls and segregation of duties.

 
Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in a Finance role and in particular, processing financial transactions,  preparing reconciliations
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification on NQF7 level or higher in Commerce/Accounting/Financial Management/Audit or similar field

 
Other/Advantageous

• SAIPA Registration
• At least 3 years’ experience in finance within a public entity would be an added advantage.

 
 
Closing date for applications: 10 March 2026
 
Note: Preference will be given to candidates who meet BANKSETAs Employment Equity Plan. White and coloured males/females are encouraged to apply.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Reference Number: BS/STRATPROJMAN/FEB2026
Job Title: MANAGER: STRATEGIC PROJECTS
Reporting Line: Manager in the Office of the CEO
Full-time/Part-time/Contract:
Full-time position – Gauteng Based
 
Remuneration: R863 412,00 - R1 059 431,00 CTC per annum
 
The purpose of the role:
The Manager: Strategic Projects reports to the Manager in the office of the CEO. The Manager: Strategic Projects provides innovative leadership, strategic management and support in the development and implementation of multifunctional projects of the BANKSETA that support Government-wide strategies and contribute to the strategic objectives of the organization.
 
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Projects Management

• Conceptualisation and implementation of the strategic projects’ strategy for the organisation.
• Develop and review of strategic project policies, processes and procedures.
• Develop relevant project management frameworks, systems and optimize delivery of strategic projects to meet NSDP targets.
• Provide oversight and professional support in the implementation of strategic and rollover projects.
• Ensure successful implementation and monitoring of strategic projects.
• Identify and support integration of BANKSETA projects to high level government service delivery initiatives.
• Planning, design and implement strategic projects in line with established processes and procedures.
• Manage the flow and quality of performance information submitted.
• Ensure maintenance of relevant records and information
• Report on all aspects of strategic projects delivery.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Provide input into the strategic projects risk register in consultation with the other units
• Ensure efficient project governance processes and reporting.
• Ensure and enforce compliance with all statutory provisions/mandate relevant to BANKSETA.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Undertake monitoring to review implementation progress and risk.
• Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
• Ensure timeous submission of management reports

Financial Management

• Develop and manage strategic project budgeting and costing.
• Ensure expenditure is in line with budget requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPFA, and BBBEE).

Partnership Development, Stakeholder Liaison and Relations

• Conceptualise and develop frameworks for collaboration.
• Identify platforms for engaging stakeholder and partners.
• Manage strategic partnerships with key stakeholders participating in projects of the BANKSETA.
• Maintain effective networks, enhance relationships and advocacy on behalf of BANKSETA with key stakeholders, regulators etc.
• Representation of the organisation in relevant structures and forums.

 
Competencies:
Values

• Respect
• Innovative 
• Stakeholder Focus 
• Professionalism 
• Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Teamwork 

Functional/Technical

• Strategic Capability and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders Financial Management & project budgeting.
• Project Management
• Report Writing
• Presentation
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Transformation and Change Management
• Risk Management

 
Behavioural

• Proactive, engaged and a self-starter. 
• Planning and Organising
• Decision making
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Interpersonal relations
• Stress tolerance and works well under pressure.
• Deadlines driven.
• Networking
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Attentive to detail and accuracy

 
Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical proficiency in initiating, monitoring, and evaluating of projects.
• Experience in development of application guidelines evaluation criteria and instruments
• Experience in project assessment and due diligence assessment
• Understanding of the project lifecycle, monitoring, and evaluation
• Understanding of the socio-economic conditions in the country and associated Government strategies to address these.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diagnostic and analytic work in project conceptualisation, partner identification and implementation.
• All legislative and regulatory frameworks and requirements in a Skills Development environment (PFMA; Skills Development Act; Skills Development Levies Act, National Skills Development Plan)
• Stakeholder relationship management
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). 
• Required to meet tight deadlines.
• Undertake any reasonable duties as required by the CEO.
• The successful candidate should hold a valid driver’s license.

 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or qualification in business or finance or management sciences or education or social science or development fields or similar field as on NQF 7 level or higher.
• A post graduate qualification in project management will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in project management as a Project Team Lead or Project Manager.
• Candidates that have experience in initiating, monitoring, and evaluating skills development projects, portfolios of projects and/or programmes in the private or public sector will have an added advantage

 
Closing date for applications: 9 March 2026
 
Note: Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements and in line with the BANKSETA’s Employment Equity Plan.  White, coloured and Indian candidates are encouraged to apply.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE

​Reference Number: BS/LEARINTSPEC/FEB2026
Job Title: SPECIALIST: LEARNING INTERVENTIONS
Reporting Line: Manager: Learning Programmes Interventions
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Full time
Location: Gauteng - Centurion (Head Office)
 
The BANKSETA is a statutory body established through the Skills Development Act of 1998 to enable its stakeholders to advance the national and global position of the banking and alternative banking industry. As guided by its mandate the BANKSETA is as such an agent of transformation by promoting employment equity and broad-based black economic empowerment through skills development.
 
Remuneration: R754 826,00 - R926 122,00 CTC per annum
 
The purpose of the role
The Specialist: Learning Interventions reports directly to the Learning Interventions Programme Manager. The Specialist Learning Interventions is responsible for implementing new and existing learning programmes. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting and advising Stakeholders on how to effectively implement learning interventions in accordance with the BANKSETA policy and relevant legislation governing the learning interventions, to ensure the organisation achieves its strategic mandate aligned to NSDP 2030
 
Main Responsibilities
 
Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain healthy and sustainable relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders to improve and optimise service delivery.
• Identify issues and problems within allocated area and make recommendations to implement changes as
    and when required.
• Investigate and address problems in the most appropriate manner.
• To capacitate current and new stakeholders to align to BANKSETA compliance requirements
• Contracts Management between BANKSETA and stakeholders
• Managing Service Providers
• Capture performance information in the Performance register

 
Manage the delivery of learning programmes and projects as stated in the Annual Performance Plan

• Conduct a need analysis and prioritise projects with Learning Interventions Programme Managers and the
   Senior Manager: Learning Interventions.
• Manage compliance to the project management policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project associated risks.
• Compile and review progress reports and submit to the Learning Interventions Programme Manager
   monthly/quarterly in accordance to set standards and format.
• Maintain accurate and systematic recording of project information.
• Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, protocols, and frameworks required for each learning
   programme.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of all learning programmes.
• Conduct site visit for monitoring and evaluation of learning interventions implementation progress.
• Update all project records (both hard copy filling and electronic systems) and reflect the correct project
   documents.
• Compile performance information report and upload these reports into the system on a quarterly basis.
• Analyse learner attendance, assessment and moderation and identify patterns and trends.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Participate, facilitate and/or chair Funding Window evaluation panels. Draft MOAs for signature
• Prepare documentation to ensure commitment of funds.
• Implement performance reporting policies and procedures.
• Research and provide input into strategic initiatives.
• Conduct benchmarking and business improvement exercises.
• Provide input into performance audits.

 
To continuously develop own personal expertise to drive personal growth

• Develop and document own Individual Development Plan (IDP) reflecting current and future development requirements to drive personal development.
• Identify training, certification, and conference opportunities to attend that will add value to your personal
  development and to the BANKSETA.
• Remain up to date with relevant market trends and incorporate information into your work to add value.
• Ensure that opportunities are taken on with a “can-do attitude” and with a focus on continuous learning.

 
Finance

• Effective management of budget allocation and revisions
• Ensure that invoices are paid timeously and in compliance with the National Treasury Regulations
• Capture invoices onto the Financial Management system (currently using SAGE) to drive the approval process.
• Preparing project payments and handling payment-related queries
• Ensure that the payments of Discretionary grants are aligned to service level agreement and payments are
    affected timeously to ensure prompt delivery on projects.
• Provide input and monitoring of the Commitment schedule to ensure contract information is up to date.
• Prepare appropriate change control documents to effectively manage the Commitment schedule in area of
    responsibility (extensions/terminations/write backs)
• Draft the terms of reference and participate in the Bid Specification and Bid Evaluation Committee for the
    procurement of service providers as end user

 
Risk, Governance and Compliance

• Ensure correct learner evidence is delivered by stakeholders through conducting quality assurance
    processes.
• Satisfy all compliance related activities of the business such as performance reporting; audit requests
    requirements; performance validation process by DHET and ensuring that the information required is
    readily available at the time of audit and validation
• Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility

 
Competencies
• The successful candidate should hold a valid driver’s licence
 
Values

• Respective
• Innovative 
• Stakeholder Focus 
• Professionalism 
• Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Teamwork 

 
Functional/Technical

• Legislation Compliance
• Administration and organizational skills
• Quality assurance of performance information
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Data Management
• Listening skills
• Report Writing
• Time management
• Project Financial Management
• Project Management

 
Behavioural

• Problem solving
• Initiative
• Results driven
• Professional
• Stress tolerance
• Interpersonal relations
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Resilience
• Collaborative leadership

 
Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the Skills Development and National Qualifications Framework Acts
• Knowledge of Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET), National Treasury, Auditor General
   Performance Audit and SETA processes, PFMA
• Knowledge of learning and development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the WSP/ATR/Pivotal Planning and Reporting processes
• Familiarity with the Banking Sector and SETA in general is advantageous.

 
Minimum Requirements

• 5 years’ working experience in a learning and development or skills development environment, of which 3 years must be in the public sector.
• Bachelor’s Degree or qualification in Business or Education or Commerce or Social Science or Finance fields or in similar field on at least NQF 7 level or higher.

 
Closing date for applications: 9 March 2026
 
Note: Preference will be given to candidates who meet BANKSETAs Employment Equity Plan. White and coloured males/females and black males are encouraged to apply.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE

​Reference Number: BS/SNRMANLI/JAN2026
Job Title: SENIOR MANAGER: LEARNING INTERVENTIONS (PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION)
Reporting Line: Executive Manager: Learning Programmes
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Full time
Location: Gauteng - Centurion (Head Office)
Remuneration: R 1 137 923.00 – 1 399 668.50
 
The purpose of the role
The Senior Manager: Learning Interventions (Planning & Implementation) is responsible for the overall management and tracking of learning programme implementation including:  

• Initiation, (Project Initiation Charters)  
• Planning (integrate the departmental operational plans to ensure overall monitoring, opening and finalising discretionary grant funding windows),
• Implementation (develop and maintaining the project monitoring schedule, tools and reports, ensuring the capturing of performance information on the BANKSETA MIS, producing quarterly  and annual performance reports against the APP and DHET SLA and ensuring the document management in support of the reports)
• Close Out of projects (including on the financial management system).   

 
Main Responsibilities
 
To manage the Initiation of learning programmes

• Develop Project Initiation Charters for each indicator / project in the Annual Performance Plan, for new
       projects and where additional funding is needed, with input from relevant internal stakeholders

 
 To manage the planning of learning programmes

• Monitor the development and implementation of operational plans to ensure successful
      implementation of plans and achievement of targets.
• Develop an overall site visit / monitoring schedule for all projects
• Review current policies and procedures and make suggestions for changes.
• Ensure project deliverables are aligned with organisational project deliverables in terms of the APP
      requirements and DG policy and related SOPs.

 
To manage project execution

• Develop Discretionary Grant Funding Window Guidelines with input from all stakeholders
• Manage the funding window process for all projects end to end
• Develop annual MoA templates with input from all internal stakeholders and have it legally reviewed
• Development and Ensure completeness of the Commitment Schedule by tracking the signing of MoA’s
• Monitor the completeness and correctness of the Performance Information Register
• Conduct stakeholder site visits and project monitoring

 
To track project progress, report performance against the plan and SLA, and making necessary adjustments to stay on track.

• Ensure the integration of project risks, departmental risks into an overall risk management register
• Prepare quarterly performance reports
• Prepare and submit reports or ad hoc reports to the CEO / Board / DHET / DPME as and when
      required.
• Hosting of monthly project management meetings
• Implement internal controls and procedures to maintain data integrity and adherence to compliance
      standards.

 
People Management

• Recruitment Management
• Performance Management
• Leadership Management
• Monitor staff compliance with HC and IR policies and procedures.
• Training and Development Management
• Follow HC retention policies.
• Communicate relevant information to individuals/team through various communication mediums.
• Conflict Management

 
Competencies
 
Values

• Respective
• Innovative 
• Stakeholder Focus 
• Professionalism 
• Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Teamwork 

 
Functional/Technical

• Legislation Compliance
• Project management
• Administration and organizational skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Data Management
• Report Writing
• Time management

 
Behavioural

• Problem solving
• Initiative
• Results driven.
• Professional
• Stress tolerance
• Interpersonal relations
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Listening skills

 
Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Strong knowledge of SETA regulations, compliance standards, and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, data interpretation, and reporting techniques.
• Excellent project management knowledge and experience

 
Minimum Requirements

• 10 years minimum experience in an educational or skills development environment (of which 5 years must be at management level in the following areas:
• Operationalizing Skills Development & Compliance aligned with legislation and / or strategy
• Project Financial management experience and Risk management in project environment
• Stakeholder Management
• Bachelor Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma or Equivalent at  NQF 8 level or higher, in Human Resources Development (HRD), Public Administration, Business Management, Social Sciences, Commerce or similar field.

 
Closing date for applications:9 March 2026
 
Note: Preference will be given to candidates who meet BANKSETA’s Employment Equity Plan. White and coloured males/females and Indian females are encouraged to apply.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE