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

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LEARNERSHIPS ADMINISTRATOR
Closing Date for Applications: 24 June 2022
Commencement Date for Post: As soon as possible
Salary Offer: R 274,851
Reference: FAS/RECRUITMENT/LA68
 
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: PQA
Reporting Line: Learnership Administrator
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Full-time
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and secretariat support to the PQA unit.
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Administration
• Provide administrative support with regards to the implementation of specific projects (as agreed per the Performance Scorecard) according to the FASSET Policy
• Provide support to ensure that the customized FASSET’s information management process is implemented
• Attend meetings and capture minutes
 
Records managing
• Keeping all important documents, invoices, and contracts well maintained.
• Implementing and maintain a filing system that makes it easy to retrieve any document quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure that project records (both hard copy filing and electronic systems) are updated and reflect the correct project documents
 
Stakeholder management
• Respond to enquiries from all stakeholders, the public and internal clients. Represent FASSET in a professional manner telephonically, frontline reception, meetings and other forums as required
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification
• Diploma or any relevant qualification at NQF Level 6
• Preference will be a qualification on Finance, Accounting, internal audit, Business Management and Project Management
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• 2 years relevant experience or 2 years Seta experience
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Critical Competencies:
• Teamwork
• Integrity/Ethics
• Judgement
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Office Administration
• Filing
• Data Capturing
• MS Packages
• Secretariat
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Skills
• Managing Conflict
• Customer focuses
• Communication skills
• Listening Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation Skills
 
 
FASSET requires applications for a permanent Learnerships Administrator to join the existing team as soon as possible.
 
Salary
The salary grading to be offered for this position is R 274,851
 
Assessment
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
 
Contact Details
Submit your full curriculum vitae (including your name, contact details, and at least 3 references) and copies of your qualifications and copy of ID by no later than 24 June 2022 to: recruitment@fasset.org.za
Please quote the reference number: FAS/RECRUITMENT/PS67
 
For any inquiries regarding the position please contact Ms. Thulile Khanyile, Human Resources Department at (011) 476 – 8570.
 
Should you not hear from FASSET within 4 weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only. FASSET adheres to the principles of the EE Act and Affirmative Action and these principles will apply in the selection process. Targeted groups: African male, White male, white female, Indian female and PWDs.

FASSET complies with the provision of the Protection of Personal Information Act, therefore information below is collected and will be used for recruitment processes. By submitting your documents, you consent to the processing of your personal information for the intended purpose. 
 
COMMUNICATIONS & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Closing Date for Applications: 24 June 2022
Commencement Date for Post: As soon as possible
Salary Offer: R 876,469
Reference: FAS/RECRUITMENT/MSEM57 
 
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Department
Reporting Line: Chief Information Officer
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Full-time 
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that FASSET stakeholders are identified, effectively engaged and informed about FASSET’s value proposition, as well as enhancing the FASSET brand. The Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager has overall responsibility for development of the Communications and Stakeholders Engagement Strategy, implementing the Communications & Stakeholders Plans and evaluating the communications function in support of the SETA’s organisational strategy and mandate.
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Communications management
▪Establishment and management of internal and external communications metrics
▪Develop overall communications strategy and plan for FASSET
▪Develop and edit communications materials
▪Implement FASSET’s communications plan to increase brand awareness.
▪Incorporate Public Release, Digital and Traditional Marketing efforts.
▪Measure and analyze current communications efforts.
▪Oversee and allocate the annual communications budget and ensure its use is fully maximized.
▪Work with different departments to generate new ideas and innovative strategies.
 
Stakeholder management
▪Ensure the SETA participation in strategic stakeholder programmes
▪Work proactively to position FASSET and identify opportunities for a brand awareness
▪Develop and implement digital and social media strategy, ensuring communication mediums remain current to the audience.
▪Leveraging of SETA/stakeholder communications opportunities
▪Be the stakeholder & communications liaison advisor to the office of the CEO and the organization at large.
▪Conduct customer satisfaction surveys
▪Implement rigorous Communications and Stakeholder engagement campaigns promoting all SETA interventions
 
Events Management
▪Plan, organise, execute and manage events including AGM, roadshows, industry events, training and corporate events
▪Create and update collateral, presentations, vouchers, web content, newsletters, signage adverts and tools with inputs from the office of the CEO
▪Establish and maintain contacts with local and national media to ensure that all opportunities for positive exposure are fully explored
▪Develop and maintain content on the intranet and client facing FASSET website.
▪Respond to queries (emails/telecoms) within 72 hours
▪Develop and provide quality assurance on the press releases, development of talking points and facilitate media interviews for the CEO and management
 
Leadership and management role
▪Lead, manage staff and guide the team to deliver, engaging and quality communication material.
▪Develop robust national marketing, communications and stakeholder management strategy and align to Annual Performance Plan
▪Develop and maintain branding and visual identity guidelines
▪Manage organisational reputation
▪Develop and manage stakeholder engagement and communications strategy to support the delivery of FASSET’s strategic plan.
 
Compilation of the Annual Communications Plan
▪Consultation with Management Team and all Departments to ensure communication interventions support the purpose and strategy of FASSET
▪Delivery report to reveal that Plan was feasible, effective and accurately budgeted
▪Implementation of communication plan
▪Manage the compilation, design, print, approval and tabling of the FASSET Annual Report and benchmark this for purposes of ongoing improvement
▪Produce printed material, promotional items and marketing equipment
▪Develop brand guidelines and ensure consistent adherence to guidelines for all communication materials and activities
▪Ad hoc video production
▪Management of the FASSET Call Centre and Website facilities
▪Develop, organise, execute and manage lifelong learning events
▪Develop and update quality management processes and communication policies
▪Report to CIO – quarterly
 
Financial management
▪Prepare budget for annual approval
▪Present to the Board for approval of Strategic Communication and Lifelong Learning budget
▪Ongoing management of the department budget
▪Participating at SCM committees
▪Manage outsourced service providers
 
Policy development and review
▪Control and regulate organisational communication
▪Develop, review, revise and implement policies as required processes
 
Reporting
▪Preparation and proof reading of statutory reports
▪Submit reports to relevant structures as required.
 
Audit and Risk
▪Liaise with Auditors and manage audit process within the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement department, while ensuring that all recommendations from Auditors are adequately addressed
▪Identify and mitigate risks
 
Internal and Administrative duties
▪Oversee development and publication of the FASSET internal electronic newsletter
▪Execute general office administration
▪Prepare PowerPoint presentations as required by the CEO
▪Performs related work as required
Support to the office of the CEO
▪Responding to letters from FASSET key stakeholders such as DHET and other stakeholders
▪Preparing and finalisation of Annual Integrated Reports
▪Organise high level stakeholder engagement; and
▪Other high-level activities required from office of the CEO.
 
Performance Management
▪Ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building of staff within the division
▪Manage the performance of staff assigned to the department
▪Liaise with the HR division in conducting performance appraisals and ensure competency and training gaps are addressed
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification
▪Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or equivalent NQF Level 7
▪Certificate in Digital Marketing will be an added advantage
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential:
▪Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Communications/Marketing/Public Relations/Stakeholder Engagements.
▪At least 5 years must be at the Supervisory level. 
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED AND WORK OUTPUT
Critical Competencies:
▪Compilation of Reports
▪Preparation and maintenance of the Annual Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Plans.
▪Strong understanding of the Stakeholders engagement environment or department
▪Knowledge of dealing with auditors and an understanding of working with governance structures.
▪Proven and or traceable record of managing a team.
▪Professionalism.
▪Initiative and discretion,
▪Planning
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential
▪Have strong communication skills
▪Judgement skills
▪Negotiation skills
▪Conflict resolution skills
▪Analytical and Problem Solving
▪Implementation
▪Administration
▪General Management
▪Be versatile, creative and open minded
▪Have strong leadership qualities Visionary, problem solver and creative.
▪Have strong Project Management skills
▪Have Financial management skills
▪Be systems and process driven
▪Have managerial and organisational skills
▪Have interpersonal skills
▪Have strong communication skills
▪Writing skills
▪Be able to work in team-oriented environment
▪Build, Value and champion the team
▪Organised, efficient, honest and reliable and
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
▪Valid South African driver’s license and own transportation
 
 
Date of Commencement of Position
FASSET requires applications for a permanent Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Manager, to join the existing team as soon as possible. 
 
Salary
The salary offer for this position is R 876,469 Assessment
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment. 
 
Contact Details
Submit your full curriculum vitae (including your name, contact details and at least 3 references) and copies of your qualifications and copy of ID by no later than 24 June 2022 to: recruitment@fasset.org.za
Please quote the reference number: FAS/RECRUITMENT/MSEM57
 
For any enquiries regarding the position please contact Ms Thulile Khanyile, Human Resources Department at (011) 476 – 8570.
 
Should you not hear from FASSET within 4 weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only.
FASSET adheres to the principles of EE Act and Affirmative Action and these principles will apply in the selection process.