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

Randburg, Gauteng
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SUMMARY
Name of Position: Skills Planning & Research Specialists X2
Closing Date for Applications: 30 September 2024 @16:30
Commencement Date for Post: As soon as possible
Salary Offer: R 688 103,67 p. a (TCTC) (Not Negotiable)
Reference: FAS/RECRUITMENT/SPR2024 JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: Skills Planning and Research
Reporting Line: Assistant Manager: Skills Planning & Research
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To undertake research projects to investigate skills development issues related to Finance and Accounting Services (FAS) Sector. 
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Designing methodologies relevant to research studies being undertaken;
• Develop and/or modify FASSET Research Agenda/Plan;
• Develop the Sector Skills Plan (SSP);
• Assist and support the development of the strategic documents (SP and APP).
• Conduct literature reviews, collect, analyse and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data using statistical packages;
• Write research reports and projects reports;
• Provide ready access to all data for management;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to obtain additional research data, comments on the Sector Skills Plan and other research projects;
• Attend, participate in and report on all Skills Development and Research conferences and meetings that are relevant to FASSET;
• Conduct all allocated research as per FASSET research plan and Annual Performance Plan;
• Conduct clean-up and analysis (WSP or any data collected for research studies and presentations);
• Assist managers with FASSET representation in research and SSP forum attendance;
• Oversee the coordination of research planning meetings, prepare agendas and relevant supporting documents, and ensure the provision of Minute-taking services as required;
• Responsible for monitoring changes within the sector and market, analysing, competitors, customers, and business operations to provide strategic input. Assess current and future policy requirements to support strategic aims in conjunction with the organisation’s senior management; and research best practice to enable best design of the strategy;
• Data retrieval for audit requests and provide assistance during audits of the manager;
• Assist in the analysis of data and records to drive continual improvement;
• Control documentation to ensure easy access, traceability, and comprehensive record keeping of all documentation for manager’s office;
• Addresses basic and complex queries from stakeholders and channels specific;
• Ensure adherence to procedure and applicable service standards;
• Provide input into policies, templates, and SOP’s
• Recommend and incorporate cost saving initiatives into budgets and controls expenditure with approved parameters;
• Formulate contractual services agreements with services providers;
• Provide project management and administration of all research undertakings;
• Facilitate the establishment of partnership with national training institutions and universities that can support skills development within FAS Sector;
• Conduct workshops for SDFs on OFO codes, SDF registration, WPS/ATR submission, and requirements.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification 
• Honours’ Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, Economics, Business Management, Social Sciences, and equivalent qualification at NQF level 8; A Master’s Degree at NQF 9 will be an added advantage and desirable.
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential: 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a research environment.
• Exposure to the Post-School Education and Training system and/or in skills development.
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Critical
• Excellent command of communication skills (verbal and written).
• Report writing.
• Strategic Planning.
• Networking.
• Administration ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Detail and process orientated.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain filing and category system.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer focus.
• Data analysis.
• Ability to use statistical packages like SPSS, SurveyMonkey, NVIVO, Excel, or related.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good people skills – relating, networking, adapting, and coping.
• Prioritisation skills.
• Effective time management/self-management.
• Computer literacy.
• Telephone etiquette.

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Date of commencement of position
FASSET requires applications for a permanent Skills Planning & Research Specialists X2 to join existing team as soon as possible.
 
SALARY
The salary to be offered for this position is R 688 103,67 TCTC Not Negotiable
 
ASSESSMENT
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
 
CONTACT DETAILS
Submit your full curriculum vitae (including at least 3 references), copies of your matric, qualifications, academic records/statement of results, and copy of ID by no later than 30 September 2024 to: RSP109@fasset.org.za
 
Failure to submit the documents listed above, will lead to your application being nonresponsive and automatically disqualified.
 
For any inquiries regarding the position please contact: Mr. Thabo Khwenenyana, Human Resources Department at 011 476 8570.Should you not hear from FASSET within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Communication will be sent to shortlisted candidates only.
 
FASSET applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”