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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 Services Division. 
 
MANAGER: EASTERN CAPE (D3) 
Reference Number: MEC/EC/08/07/24 
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R904 718 – R1 114 203 per annum 
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM 
EASTERN CAPE 
 
Purpose: To lead, manage, guide, coach, motivate, performance manage and inspire the regional client team to ensure the successful implementation of the Operational, Strategic and Annual Performance plans as per the agreed DHET targets, NSDP and stakeholder needs and requirements for the region. The Incumbent will be a Catalyst between the various industry partners, government and merSETA’s needs and requirements to determine key focus areas for skills development in the region. 
 
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities: 
  • Build and maintain stakeholders’ relationships across the region ensuring stakeholder needs are understood, appropriate time allocation per region and opportunities are optimally exploited 
  • Ensure effective and efficient end-to-end delivery, implementation and quality assurance of projects and programmes, learning programmes, SME development, career guidance, special projects, grants management and administration), special projects) in the region that will result in optimal regional performance 
  • Manage, guide, develop, coach, motivate, performance manage and inspire the regional team ensuring performance against set individual and regional targets 
  • Continuously track, monitor and measure the regional results and performance against set standards and targets (‘the number’) in order to timeously implement viable solutions to maintain or exceed targets 
  • Provide formal, standard reporting and feedback ensuring accurate, up-to-date reflection of performance status for the region 
  • Provide key inputs and support from the region to inform the development of Operational SETA’s Sector Skills Plan, Strategic, Annual Performance and Provincial Operational Plans to ensure delivery on sector needs and requirements, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation 
  • Ensure the effective utilization of research, up-to-date knowledge and intelligence to continuously support service delivery, programme and project implementation and improve regional SETA performance 
  • Close working relationship between Programme Implementation, QA, and Finance to enable optimal SETA performance 
  • Ensure that the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously support SETA’s performance and delivery against set objectives 
  • Ensure proper management of regional administration and projects finances 
  • Manage, control and effectively utilization of the regions operations budget with healthy controls to mitigate against irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure 
  • Implement sound corporate Governance in all aspects of the region’s operations with integrity 
  • Inculcate a culture of learning and development which will encourage and build a capable regional team in the form of skilled personnel, in all areas with sound business processes in place 
  • Effective and professional communication and dialogue with external and internal stakeholders (Management, Staff and external Stakeholders) 
  • Continually build a healthy relationship in relation to a changing environment, so that people can adapt quickly to necessary reinvention and the changing SETA Landscape 
  • Successfully plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects 
  • Ensuring that queries are resolved at the regional level with regards to client delivery and support assistance required from Head Office 
 
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills 
  • NQF Level 7 qualification in Business Management / Commerce/ Education / Training/ Project Management/ Finance/ Office Management or related field 
  • NQF Level 8 qualification in Business Management / Commerce/ Education / Training/ Project Management/ Finance/ Office Management would be advantageous 
  • 5 years’ experience in skills development area 
  • Exposure and experience in supervision of others 
  • Knowledge of skills development legislation, relevant practical experience, management leadership skills 
  • Ability to prove direction 
  • Building Relationships 
  • Analysing and problem solving Skills 
  • Management Control 
  • Customer service orientation Skills 
  • Strategic analysis Skills 
  • Teamwork
  • Oral and Written Communication Skills 
  • Commercial Orientation 
  • Assertiveness
  • People Development 
  • Rule Orientation 
  • Knowledge of Contract Management 
  • Finance Acumen 
  • Ethical Behaviour 
  • Experience in Managing Staff 
  • Must have own transport and a valid driver’s license 
 
 
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: 08 JULY 2024 
 
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.






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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 Grants Management Division. 
 
SPECIALIST: GRANTS OPERATIONS (EMPLOYER) C3 
Reference Number: SGOE/HO/05/07/24 
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 449 750 – 538 677 pa 
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM 
Head Office 
 
Purpose: The position is responsible for managing the end-to-end process of grant management, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies, and collaborating with internal merSETA units, external partners, and stakeholders to streamline grant operations and maximize the impact of funding on skills development within the sector. 
 
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities: 
  • Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholder. 
  • Ensure processing of Mandatory and Discretionary grants is done within agreed timelines. 
  • Maintain up to date, effective, efficient, accurate and comprehensive payments, and MoA records. 
  • Provide support in the internal and external audit processes and resolve all queries/findings. 
  • Provide and collate audit evidence for submission to the auditors. 
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks within the business unit regarding processing of Mandatory and Discretionary grants. 
  • Provide input in the development and improvement of Systems design and documents. 
  • Monitor the financial spending of projects and programs. 
  • Manage the receipt and assess DG Claims in line with internal grant management processes and maintain the Tracking register. 
  • Ensure that all claims are recorded, accurately classified, and allocated to team members within agreed timelines with follow ups. 
  • Monthly substantiation recon with regions on all claims received and outstanding. 
  • Ensure that all payment transactions are updated accurately and timeously on the claims register after payment is made. 
  • Update and maintain project repository. 
  • Ensure an accurate and filing system is implemented for the Unit.
  • Ensure payment requisition packages with precise documentation, proper sequencing, verified figures, and compliance-checked evidence. 
  • Ensure subordinates have performance plans and provide guidance to build capacity. 
  • Up-to-date knowledge and intelligence to continuously support service delivery, programme and project implementation and improve performance. 
  • Continuously track, monitor, and measure individual and team performance against set standards and performance targets. 
  • Maintain a close working relationship between and amongst the team to optimally support performance and deliver on stakeholder needs and requirements. 
  • Supports knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and setting of benchmarks for improved performance. 
  • Support good relationship between the different divisions to continuously support performance and delivery against set objectives. 
  • Effectively lead subordinates in processing Grant payments 
  • Prepare award letters and MOAs in line with DG awards. 
 
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills 
  • NQF level 7 qualification in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing or related field 
  • NQF level 8 qualification in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing or related field would be advantageous. 
  • 3 years’ experience in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing/ Contracts Management 
  • Advanced level Excel Skills 
  • Knowledge of Budget Management 
  • Customer Service Orientation Skills 
  • Technical Skills and Competence 
  • Collaboration and teamwork Skills 
  • Writing and reporting skills 
  • Relationship Management 
  • Attention to Detail Skills 
  • Communication Skills 
  • Innovation
  • Project management skills 
 
 
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: 05 July 2024 
 
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