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MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES SETA (MERSETA)
 
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The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act (Act No. 97 of 1998) Registration Number 17/merSETA/01/04/20 to facilitate skills development for the Metal and Engineering, Motor Retail and Components Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing and New Tyre Manufacturing Sectors Automotive Components Manufacturing Chamber. 
 
EXTERNAL ADVERT
 
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Client Service Division. 
 
CLIENT LIAISON OFFICER (C4) 
Reference Number: CLO/EC/10/06/25 
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R554 277 – R647 272 pa FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM 
Eastern Cape Region (King Williams Town Office) 
 
Purpose: To facilitate and implement the merSETA Client Services strategy to ensure that a high level of client satisfaction is achieved, as well as to increase and improve the level of training and access to training in order to promote skills development and to redress imbalances. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key responsibilities: 
  • Guide and support companies to develop, implement and monitor mandatory grants. 
  • Support enterprises to comply with merSETA quality assurance and workplace approval policy to meet SAQA requirements. 
  • Manage, promote, and support participation in training partnerships and learning interventions according to set and agreed regional and individual targets. 
  • Monitor all learning interventions to ensure continuous progress, guide and support employers where gaps have been identified. 
  • Promote and support participation in merSETA project initiatives and services. 
  • Plan and manage moderation of trade testing and assessments from time to time. 
  • Support capacity building initiatives. 
  • Compile reports 
  • Identify support and market in the development of best practice kits and packs, sustainable community-based programmes including rural and farm areas, as well as providers where there is need. 
  • Assist companies in all categories to claim mandatory grants. 
  • Identify suitable companies to participate in discretionary grants as per prescribed criteria including but not limited to recommendation of discretionary grant funding and implementation of MoA’s. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
  • 3 year Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering Studies/Business Studies/Administration/Project Management/Human Resources/ Development/Training/ODETP or related field. 
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Engineering Studies /Business Studies/Administration/ Project Management/ Human Resource Development/ Training will be an advantage 
  • Qualified Artisan will be an advantage 
  • 4 years exposure in client liaison environment with a good understanding of the technical environment related to manufacturing and engineering sector 
  • 5 years’ experience in a client liaison and technical environment with a solid direct training experience will be an advantage 
 
Knowledge and Skills 
  • Collaboration and project management skills 
  • Relationship Management 
  • Computer Literacy 
  • Attention to detail and High level of accuracy 
  • Knowledge of industry 
  • Ability to compile reports, presentation skills and problem-solving skills 
  • High level of verbal and written communication skills 
  • Knowledge of the Skills Development and related legislation 
  • A valid driver’s license 
  • Must have own legally registered transport in good condition 
 
Offer
The merSETA offers a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application for consideration. 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 10 June 2025 
 
The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Affirmative Action Candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan. To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email: recruitment@merseta.org.za
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 2 months after the closing date, please know that your application was not successful. 
The merSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
Applicants are urged to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when submitting their applications.
 
 
 
 
 





​The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA,) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act (Act No. 97 of 1998) Registration Number 17/merSETA, /01/04/20 to facilitate skills development for the Metal and Engineering, Motor Retail and Components Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing and New Tyre Manufacturing Sectors Automotive Components Manufacturing Chamber. 
 
EXTERNAL ADVERT 
 
We have excellent opportunities for the following professionals to join the Learning Programmes & QA Unit.
 
QUALITY ASSUROR (C5) 
Reference Number: QA/HO/09/06/25 
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R640 883 – R779 680 per annum FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM HEAD OFFICE 
 
Purpose: To oversee, ensure and enhance the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in the implementation of training and verification of assessments (learnerships and apprenticeships, skills programmes) and to ensure that accreditation standards are upheld. This role will be responsible for providing a professional, efficient, and effective quality assurance function and service on merSETA projects in the Regions. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key responsibilities: 
  • Efficiently and effectively conduct accreditation site evaluation visits of prospective skills development providers and assessment centers, and ensure that they are audited, monitored and quality assured in line with the relevant legislation 
  • Evaluate learning material presented for accreditation by skills development providers for the scope accreditation as applied 
  • Promote and support participation in merSETA, project initiatives and services to ensure awareness and the implementation of learning programmes 
  • Capacity building of Skills development providers and assessment centers in line with legislative requirements 
  • Conduct external moderations of assessments for progress and completion of learners’ evidence and issue moderation reports. 
  • Submit moderation reports for processing and follow up to ensure that learners are issued with certificate or statement of results 
  • Provide support and guidance to skills development providers and assessment centers on implementation of learning programmes and assessments. 
  • Work closely with the regional office to ensure they have the knowledge and understanding of the available learning programmes that can be utilized by various stakeholders. 
  • Update internal and external stakeholders on matters regarding the registered and implementation of occupational qualifications 
  • Monitor learning interventions to ensure continuous progress and provide guidance and support to skills development providers where gaps have been identified 
  • Review and evaluate workplace approval applications aligned with programme specifications and relevant legislative requirements 
  • Support regional with verification visits on application for infrastructure (equipment)of public institutions 
  • Verify delivery of equipment and complete report 
  • Give support to other Business Units in closure of projects 
  • Continuously track, monitor, and measure the learner results and performance against set standards and targets (the number’) to timeously implement viable solutions to achieve targets and to ensure adequate budget availability 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
  • Qualified Artisan in the Mer-sector related trade 
  • Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 qualification in Project Management and/or Education/Training or related field 
  • Qualified Assessor and Moderator 
  • 3 years' experience in an education and training environment including assessments and moderations 
  • Experience in Quality Assurance of training and learning programmes 
 
Knowledge and Skills 
  • Knowledge and understanding of skills development legislation, quality and assessments. 
  • Knowledge of Quality management systems and advanced computer skills 
  • Customer Service Orientation Skills and collaboration skills 
  • Investigative Orientation Skills 
  • Good Verbal and written Communication Skills 
  • Attention to detail Skills and integrity 
  • Planning and Organizing Skills 
  • Relationship Management Skills 
  • Have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle to conduct site visits 
 
Offer
The merSETA, offers a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application for consideration. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 09 June 2025 
 
The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Affirmative Action Candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan. To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed and signed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email: recruitment@merseta.org.za
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 2 months after the closing date, please know that your application was not successful. The merSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
Applicants are urged to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when submitting their applications.










​The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA,) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act (Act No. 97 of 1998) Registration Number 17/merSETA, /01/04/20 to facilitate skills development for the Metal and Engineering, Motor Retail and Components Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing and New Tyre Manufacturing Sectors Automotive Components Manufacturing Chamber. 
 
EXTERNAL ADVERT 
 
We have excellent opportunities for the following professionals to join the Learning Programmes & QA Unit. 
 
QUALITY ASSUROR (C5) 
Reference Number: QA/LMP/09/06/25 
 
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R640 883 – R779 680 per annum FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM LIMPOPO & MPUMALANGA REGIONAL OFFICE 
 
Purpose: To oversee, ensure and enhance the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in the implementation of training and verification of assessments (learnerships and apprenticeships, skills programmes) and to ensure that accreditation standards are upheld. This role will be responsible for providing a professional, efficient, and effective quality assurance function and service on merSETA projects in the Regions. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key responsibilities:
  • Efficiently and effectively conduct accreditation site evaluation visits of prospective skills development providers and assessment centers, and ensure that they are audited, monitored and quality assured in line with the relevant legislation 
  • Evaluate learning material presented for accreditation by skills development providers for the scope accreditation as applied 
  • Promote and support participation in merSETA, project initiatives and services to ensure awareness and the implementation of learning programmes 
  • Capacity building of Skills development providers and assessment centers in line with legislative requirements 
  • Conduct external moderations of assessments for progress and completion of learners’ evidence and issue moderation reports. 
  • Submit moderation reports for processing and follow up to ensure that learners are issued with certificate or statement of results 
  • Provide support and guidance to skills development providers and assessment centers on implementation of learning programmes and assessments. 
  • Work closely with the regional office to ensure they have the knowledge and understanding of the available learning programmes that can be utilized by various stakeholders. 
  • Update internal and external stakeholders on matters regarding the registered and implementation of occupational qualifications 
  • Monitor learning interventions to ensure continuous progress and provide guidance and support to skills development providers where gaps have been identified 
  • Review and evaluate workplace approval applications aligned with programme specifications and relevant legislative requirements 
  • Support regional with verification visits on application for infrastructure (equipment)of public institutions 
  • Verify delivery of equipment and complete report 
  • Give support to other Business Units in closure of projects 
  • Continuously track, monitor, and measure the learner results and performance against set standards and targets (‘the number’) to timeously implement viable solutions to achieve targets and to ensure adequate budget availability 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
  • Qualified Artisan in the Mer-sector related trade 
  • Higher Certificate or equivalent NQF level 5 qualification in Project Management and/or Education/Training or related field 
  • Qualified Assessor and Moderator 
  • 3 years' experience in an education and training environment including assessments and moderations 
  • Experience in Quality Assurance of training and learning programmes 
 
Knowledge and Skills 
  • Knowledge and understanding of skills development legislation, quality and assessments. 
  • Knowledge of Quality management systems and advanced computer skills 
  • Customer Service Orientation Skills and collaboration skills 
  • Investigative Orientation Skills 
  • Good Verbal and written Communication Skills 
  • Attention to detail Skills and integrity 
  • Planning and Organizing Skills 
  • Relationship Management Skills 
  • Have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle to conduct site visits 
 
 
Offer
The merSETA, offers a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application for consideration. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 09 June 2025 
 
The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Affirmative Action Candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan. To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed and signed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email: recruitment@merseta.org.za
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 2 months after the closing date, please know that your application was not successful. The merSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
Applicants are urged to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when submitting their applications.