FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET)

 

 

 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Ref: FASSET/COSEC/2026 

Fixed-Term Contract ending 31 March 2030 

Randburg, Gauteng 

Total Cost to Company: R1 734 975 per annum 

 

Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998, with a mandate to facilitate skills development and transformation within the finance and accounting sector. 

FASSET seeks to appoint a highly accomplished and seasoned Company Secretary to provide strategic governance leadership and serve as a trusted adviser to the Board, Board Committees, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Management on matters relating to corporate governance, statutory compliance, fiduciary oversight, and ethical leadership. 

This is a high-impact executive role suited to an experienced governance professional with deep expertise in the SETA/public entity environment and a proven track record of operating at the Board and Executive level. 

Functional reporting directly to the Board Chairperson and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the Board and its Committees in accordance with the PFMA, King V, applicable legislation, and governance best practice. 

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

The successful candidate will: 

• Serve as principal governance adviser to the Board, Board Committees, CEO and the organisation. 

• Provide strategic guidance on governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and legislative compliance. 

• Ensure effective administration and functioning of the Board and Committee structures. 

• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of governance frameworks, policies, and governance systems. 

• Oversee compliance with the PFMA, King V, SDA, SDLA, applicable legislation, and regulatory requirements. 

• Coordinate Board evaluations, induction programmes, governance training, and continuous development initiatives. 

• Facilitate sound governance decision-making and implementation oversight. 

• Support enterprise risk governance and ethical leadership initiatives. 

• Build effective relationships with regulators, stakeholders, executive leadership, and governance structures. 

• Ensure accurate and high-quality governance reporting to the Board and relevant stakeholders. 

• The successful candidate must demonstrate integrity, discretion, resilience, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate complex governance environments with professionalism and confidence.

• Authorised to escalate governance concerns directly to the Board without limitation or interference. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• An LLB, chartered secretary, and/or equivalent or relevant qualification at NQF level 8. 

• A minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience within governance and/or company secretariat environments. 

• At least 5 years’ proven experience serving as a Company Secretary within a SETA OR a public entity environment. 

• Or at least 5 years' proven experience serving as a Deputy/Assistant Company Secretary within a SETA or 7 years within a public entity environment. 

• Extensive and practical knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), King V, Skills Development legislation, governance and compliance frameworks, and Public Sector regulatory environments. 

• Active professional membership with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) or any relevant professional body. 

 

The following will serve as an added advantage: 

• A Master’s degree. 

• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. 

 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

FASSET seeks a mature and highly credible governance professional with: 

• Exceptional executive judgement, 

• Strong strategic and analytical capability, 

• Sound ethical leadership, 

• Organisational astuteness, 

• People Management Skills 

• Excellent stakeholder management capability, 

• Outstanding communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to engage confidently and effectively at the Board and Executive level. 

• Meticulous attention to detail and precision 

• Confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity 

• Political and institutional sensitivity 

• Independent with unrestricted access to the Board and its Committees. 

 

 

 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE 

Applicants are required to submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications, and professional bodies accreditations to CosecMay@fasset.org.za

 

The closing date is 5 June 2026. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants, and should an applicant not hear from FASSET within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Late submissions will not be considered. Enquiries may be directed to Mr Karabo Dikgore via email on Karabo.Dikgore@fasset.org.za or via telephone on 011 476 8570. 

 

FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection related processes. 

 

FASSET applies the principles of Employment Equity and Appointment will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 

Ref: FASSET/COO/2026 

Fixed-Term Contract ending 31 March 2030 

Randburg, Gauteng 

Total Cost to Company: R1 734 975 per annum 

 

Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998, mandated to facilitate skills development and transformation within the finance and accounting sector. 

FASSET seeks to appoint a dynamic, highly accomplished, and strategically driven Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide executive leadership across the organisation’s operational portfolio and support the achievement of its strategic mandate. 

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned executive with deep SETA and public sector experience to contribute to institutional performance, operational excellence, stakeholder impact to ensure achievement of FASSET objectives. 

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO will provide strategic and operational leadership across core business operations, ensuring organisational effectiveness, operational integration, regulatory compliance, and execution of FASSET’s strategic objectives. 

The successful candidate will lead the operationalisation of the organisation’s strategy in alignment with the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP), Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Service Level Agreement with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). 

 

Main Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will: 

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of FASSET’s operational functions and programmes. 

• Assist CEO with the formulation of strategic plan (SP) and annual performance plan (APP) in order to set comprehensive goals for performance and sustainable growth. 

• Drive operational excellence, service delivery, and organisational performance across the organisation. 

• Ensure effective implementation of strategic and operational plans aligned to the NSDP, SP and APP commitments. 

• Lead institutional performance management and programme delivery at national and provincial levels. 

• Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly and annual performance reporting of the core business to ensure compliance with the policy and the national DHET prescripts. 

• Strengthen operational governance, compliance, and accountability in accordance with the PFMA and related legislation. 

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with DHET, industry stakeholders, professional bodies, employers, and strategic partners. 

• Lead organisational transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Ensure sound operational risk management and performance monitoring systems. 

• Drive alignment between operations, strategy, finance, and stakeholder expectations. 

• Lead and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of accountability and excellence. 

• Foster and maintain relationships between the Accounting Authority, CEO, Management, the DHET and other relevant stakeholders that are key to the entity. 

 

Minimum Requirements 

• A relevant qualification in: Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Operations Management, Strategic Management, or a related or equivalent field (NQF 7 equivalent). 

• A minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience. 

• At least 5 years’ experience at the executive management level or at least 3 years’ proven experience serving as a Chief Operations Officer within a SETA or a public entity environment. 

• Proven experience within a SETA or broader skills development/public entity environment. 

• Extensive knowledge of the Skills Development legislation, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King V, governance and compliance frameworks, and public sector performance management systems. 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of managing people and performance. 

 

The following will serve as an added advantage: 

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in: Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Operations Management, Strategic Management, or a related or equivalent field (NQF 8 equivalent). 

• An MBA will be advantageous. 

• Active membership to any professional body 

 

Competence Requirements 

FASSET seeks an executive leader with: 

• Strong strategic and operational leadership capability, 

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, 

• Sound business and governance acumen, 

• Strong analytical and decision-making ability, 

• Organisational leadership maturity, 

• Political and institutional astuteness, and the ability to lead in a complex and evolving environment, 

• People management, 

• Meticulous attention to detail and precision, 

• Confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity, 

• The successful candidate must demonstrate high ethical standards, executive presence, resilience, innovation, and a results-driven leadership approach. 

 

 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE 

Applicants are required to submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications and professional bodies accreditations to COOMay@fasset.org.za

 

The closing date is 05 June 2026. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants, and should an applicant not hear from FASSET within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Late submissions will not be considered. Enquiries may be directed to Mr Karabo Dikgore via email on Karabo.Dikgore@fasset.org.za or via telephone on 011 476 8570. 

 

FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection related processes. 

 

FASSET applies the principles of Employment Equity and Appointment will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE MANAGER- OFFICE OF THE CEO

Ref: FASSET/EMCEO/2026 

Fixed-Term Contract ending 31 March 2030 

Randburg, Gauteng 

Total Cost to Company: R1 734 975 per annum 

 

Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998, mandated to facilitate skills development and transformation within the finance and accounting sector. 

FASSET seeks to appoint a highly capable, strategically minded, and results-driven Executive Manager: Office of the Chief Executive Officer to provide high-level strategic, governance, institutional coordination, and executive support to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management. 

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide strategic and executive coordination support to the Office of the CEO, ensuring effective alignment and coordination of executive priorities, risk management, monitoring and Evaluation, skills planning and research, special strategic initiatives, governance obligations, institutional reporting, stakeholder engagements, and organisational performance management. 

The incumbent will play a critical role in driving institutional alignment, strengthening accountability, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring the effective execution of strategic priorities across the organisation. 

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate will: 

• Provide oversight and coordination of strategic projects, institutional initiatives, and executive deliverables. 

• Ensure the effective management of executive reporting, presentations, and submissions to governance and oversight structures. 

• Prepare high-level reports and presentations for the Board, Board Committees, DHET, Parliament, and other strategic stakeholders. 

• Strengthen organisational governance, risk management, internal control, compliance, and accountability frameworks. 

• Oversee organisational policy development, review, standardisation, and implementation. 

• Coordinate institutional performance monitoring, reporting, and risk management processes. 

• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and communication across internal and external structures within the office of the CEO. 

• Lead and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of accountability and excellence. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A relevant qualification in: Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Business administration, or a related or equivalent field (NQF 7 equivalent). 

• A minimum of more than 10 years’ experience in the management level. 

• At least 5 years’ proven experience at the management level within the SETA environment; or 

• At least 3 years’ proven experience serving in the office of the CEO within the SETA or a public entity environment. 

• Extensive knowledge of the Skills Development legislation, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King V, governance and compliance frameworks, and public sector performance management systems. 

 

The following will serve as an added advantage: 

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in: Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Business administration, or a related or equivalent field (NQF 8 equivalent). 

• An MBA will be advantageous. 

• Active membership to any professional body 

 

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS 

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: 

• exceptional strategic coordination and organisational skills, 

• strong governance and strategic management capability, 

• excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, 

• sound analytical and problem-solving ability, 

• Meticulous attention to detail and precision, 

• Confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity, 

• The successful candidate must demonstrate high ethical standards, executive presence, resilience, innovation, and a results-driven leadership approach. 

• sound judgement and professionalism, 

• the ability to operate effectively within a high-pressure executive environment. 

• and the ability to manage complex and competing priorities 

 

 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE 

Applicants are required to submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications and professional bodies accreditations to EMCEOMay@fasset.org.za 

 

The closing date is 05 June 2026. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants, and should an applicant not hear from FASSET within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Late submissions will not be considered. Enquiries may be directed to Mr Karabo Dikgore via email on Karabo.Dikgore@fasset.org.za or via telephone on 011 476 8570. 

 

FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection related processes. 

 

FASSET applies the principles of Employment Equity and Appointment will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

Ref: FASSET/CFO/2026 

Fixed-Term Contract ending 31 March 2030 

Randburg, Gauteng Total Cost to Company: R1 734 975 per annum 

 

Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998, mandated to facilitate skills development and transformation within the finance and accounting sector. 

FASSET seeks to appoint a highly accomplished, strategically minded, and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide executive leadership across the organisation’s financial management, supply chain management, governance, compliance, and financial sustainability functions. 

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned finance executive with strong public sector and SETA experience to contribute to institutional excellence, governance maturity, financial sustainability, and strategic organisational performance within a nationally significant organisation. 

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership and ensure the effective management of FASSET’s financial resources, supply chain management systems, financial governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance obligations. 

The incumbent will play a critical role in strengthening institutional financial sustainability, enhancing financial controls, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring sound financial governance in alignment with the PFMA, GRAP standards, Treasury Regulations, and broader public sector governance requirements. 

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate will: 

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of finance, supply chain management, budgeting, financial reporting, and asset management functions in compliance with GRAP, PFMA Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislative prescripts.

• Assist the CEO with the formulation of the strategic plan (SP) and annual performance plan (APP) in order to set comprehensive goals for performance and sustainable growth. 

• Develop and implement financial and supply chain management strategies aligned to organisational objectives and legislative requirements. 

• Ensure sound financial governance, internal controls, compliance, and risk management across the organisation. 

• Lead the preparation and management of interim and annual Financial Statements, management accounts, mid-year and annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports, as well as the procurement plan. 

• Oversee levy income management, grant disbursements, cash flow management, investments, and working capital optimisation. 

• Oversee and lead in the development and monitoring of the implementation of finance and supply chain management policies and procedures in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations in order to ensure sound financial management. 

• Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP standards, SARS requirements, and all relevant legislative frameworks. 

• Provide strategic financial advice and support to the CEO, Executive Management, Board, and Board Committees. 

• Lead audit processes and ensure effective implementation of audit findings and recommendations. 

• Drive financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Strengthen financial performance monitoring, reporting, and governance systems across the organisation. 

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Accounting Authority, CEO, DHET, Auditor-General South Africa, National Treasury, service providers, and other strategic stakeholders. 

• Advise the CEO and Accounting Authority on all matters that may have adverse financial implications for the organisation. 

• Lead and develop high-performing finance and supply chain management teams. 

• Quality assures all submissions to the CEO’s Office and ultimately the Board structures. 

• Monitor the operation of the accounting systems, controls, and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the financial information. 

• Manage and guide in compliance with Section 51 of the PFMA to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting or Finance and a qualified Chartered Accountant, CA (SA). 

• Active membership with a professional body 

• Minimum of 10 years management experience, of which 5 years must be at a management level within the public sector at the CFO level. 

• Extensive experience in the public sector will be advantageous. 

 

The following will serve as an added advantage: 

• A Master's Degree will be advantageous. 

 

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS 

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: 

• exceptional strategic financial leadership capability, 

• strong governance and compliance expertise, 

• sound commercial and business acumen, 

• strong analytical and decision-making ability, 

• excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, 

• excellent people management and good interpersonal skills, 

• demonstrate high ethical standards, executive presence, resilience, innovation, and a results-driven leadership approach, 

• people management, 

• meticulous attention to detail and precision, 

• confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity, 

• ability to lead effectively within a complex and evolving public sector environment. 

 

 

 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE 

Applicants are required to submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications and professional bodies accreditations to CFOMay@fasset.org.za

 

The closing date is 05 June 2026. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants, and should an applicant not hear from FASSET within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Late submissions will not be considered. Enquiries may be directed to Mr Karabo Dikgore via email on Karabo.Dikgore@fasset.org.za or via telephone on 011 476 8570. 

 

FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection related processes. 

 

FASSET applies the principles of Employment Equity and Appointment will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”