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MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES SETA (MERSETA)
 
 
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
For future leaders in Skills Development
 
Join a leading Skills Development organisation and play a part in steering the Skills Development agenda in South Africa and receive coaching and mentoring from leading experts in the sector. Obtain on-the-job exposure in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a high-performance culture. You will be provided with a wide range of job rotations that offer incredible variety, stretch and the opportunity to make an impact from day one.
 
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, quoting clearly the Reference Number as a subject in the email, submit your application to internships@merseta.org.za
 
PROGRAMME TERM
2 Years
 
WHO CAN APPLY
South African citizens between the age of 18 - 35 years with no work experience.
 
HOW TO APPLY
View all vacancies on the next pages and apply to the field of study that is relevant to your qualification.
 
Please email the following documents to internships@merseta.org.za
• Merseta Job Application Form
• CV
• Copy of ID
• Copy of Matric Certificate or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) / N6 qualification
 
SALARY ON OFFER
N6 qualification - R7 950.00 per month
National Diploma (NQF level 6)/Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) - R8 501,20 per month
 
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.
 
CLOSING DATE 20 JUNE 2024
 
 
HEAD OFFICE (PARKTOWN, JOHANNESBURG)
 
UNIT - NO. OF INTERNS - REF. NO. - QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
 
Chambers Support - 2 - Ref.INT24/001 - N6 qualification / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related qualification
 
Marketing and Communication – 1 - Ref.INT24/002 - National Diploma in Graphic Design
 
Marketing and Communication - 1 - Ref.INT24/003 - National Diploma in Journalism /Media Studies
 
Creditors - 1 - Ref.INT24/004 - National Diploma in Finance / Accounting or related qualification
 
Grants and Levies – 1 - Ref.INT24/005 - Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related qualification
 
Finance -1 - Ref.INT24/006 - National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management/ Internal Audit
 
Management Information System – 3 - Ref.INT24/007 - National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering or Computer Science
 
Monitoring and Evaluation - 1 - Ref.INT24/008 - National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Operations Management / Auditing / Public Management or related qualification
 
Education Training and Quality Assurance (ETQA)/ Bursaries - 4 - Ref.INT24/009 - N6 qualification / National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / HRM/ HRD/ Organisational Development/ ETQA or related qualification.
 
Research & Innovation - 1 - Ref.INT24/010 - National Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/ Economics/ Psychology/ Statistics/ Labour Research or related qualification
 
Supply Chain Management – 2 - Ref.INT24/012 - National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics / Procurement / Supply Chain Management or related qualification
 
Contract Management - 1 - Ref.INT24/013 - National Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics / Procurement/ Supply Chain Management or related qualification
 
Office of the Company Secretary - 1 Ref.INT24/014 - National Diploma in Business Administration / Office Management / Public Administration / Cooperate Governance or related qualification
 
Legal and Compliance - 1 Ref.INT24/015 - Bachelor’s Degree in LLB / Paralegal or any law related qualification
 
Grant Management (Mandatory Grants) - 2 - Ref.INT24/016 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/ Commerce/ Education/Training/Project Management / Finance or related qualification
 
Grant Management (Non-employer) - 1 Ref.INT24/017 - National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Office Administration or related qualification
 
Grant Management (Employer) - 3 - Ref.INT24/018 - National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Office Administration / Financial Management or related qualification
 
Health and Safety -1 - Ref.INT24/019 - National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related qualification
 
Travel – 1 - Ref.INT24/020 - National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Travel Management or related qualification
 
Assets Management – 1 - Ref.INT24/021 Bachelor’s Degree in Asset Management or related qualification
 
Client Services - 4 - Ref.INT24/022 - Bachelor’s Degree / N6 qualification in Business Administration / Office Administration or related qualification.
 
Human Resource – 3 - Ref.INT24/023 - National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in HR / HRD / Industrial Psychology / Labour law or related qualification
 
Executive Office Administration Support - 5 - Ref.INT24/024 - National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Administration/Strategy/ Human Resources / Accounting or any related qualification
 
ICT - 3 - Ref.INT24/025 - National Diploma in Networking / IT qualification. Certificate in N+ and A+; MS Office; Prince 2 or PMP certification
 
Quality Management Systems - 1 - Ref.INT24/026 - National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree /Advance Diploma in Quality Management or related qualification
 
 
 
 
REGIONAL OFFICES
 
UNIT - NO. OF INTERNS - REF. NO. - QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
 
Free State - 2 - Ref.INT24/027 - National Diploma in Management or related qualification
 
Mpumalanga & Limpopo - 4 - Ref.INT24/028 Bachelor’s Degree / N6 - qualification in Business Administration / Office Administration or related qualification
 
Gauteng North – 5 - Ref.INT24/029 - National Diploma in Business Administration / Office Administration or related qualification
 
Western Cape – 7 - Ref.INT24/030 - Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma / N6 qualification in Business Administration / Office Administration / Project Management or related qualification.
 
Gauteng South -12 - Ref.INT24/031 - Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma/ N6 qualification in Business Administration / Office Administration / Project Management or related qualification.
 
Eastern Cape - 6 Ref.INT24/032 - Bachelor’s Degree /National Diploma/ N6 qualification in Business Administration / Office Administration or related qualification.
 
KwaZulu Natal - 7 - Ref.INT24/033 - Bachelor’s Degree /National Diploma/ N6 qualification in Business Administration / Office Administration / Project Management or related qualification.
 
 
 
 



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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 the Corporate Services Division. 
 
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT (C3)
Reference Number: PA/HO/14/06/24 
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R449 750– R538 677 pa 
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM 
HEAD OFFICE 
 
Purpose: The position is responsible to perform administration and executive/secretarial support functions in the office of the Executive of Corporate Services to enable achievement of operational effectiveness and efficiency. 
 
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities: 
  • Coordinate a seamless exchange of information between the executive, regional offices and other departments 
  • Conduct all administrative and secretariat duties such as preparing diaries, by organizing meetings, prepare presentations, responsible for all travel bookings
  • Responsible for good corporate governance and compliance by assisting with policies and SOP’s and obtaining relevant information from other Units to coordinate compiling of compliance reports 
  • Provide Executive Office and administrative support 
  • Monitor expenditure of the executive office according to the budget 
  • Documents/Information Vetting (manual and electronic) 
  • Provide secretariat support for meetings 
  • Liaise with direct reports, COO, CFO and other Executives as required 
  • Make logistical arrangements within the timeframes provided 
  • Liaise with Auditors as required 
  • Manage the office of the Executive to ensure organizational effectiveness 
  • Sound effective and efficient administration of all records and information to enable easy accessibility and accuracy and comprehensiveness of information 
  • Create a sequential filing system and ensure completeness and accuracy of all files, records and registers 
  • Liaise with other executives, business units, departments and regions as requested by the Executive ensuring alignment with instructions and request 
  • Continuously track, monitor and measure individual performance against set standards and performance targets 
  • Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects and a full range of personal assistance 
  • Act as a primary point of contact between the Executive and internal/external stakeholders. 
  • Draft, review, and respond to emails, letters, and other communications on behalf of the Executive 
  • Plan, coordinate and execute adhoc projects 
 
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills 
  • NQF 6 qualification in secretarial/administration or related field. 
  • Executive assistant qualification is advantageous 
  • Minimum of 5 year’s secretariat services at a management level 
  • Personal assistant experience in the office of the executive is advantageous 
  • Customer Service Orientation 
  • Technical Skill, Competence and Budget Management 
  • Concern for Excellence and Attention to detail 
  • Collaboration and Communication Skills 
  • Analysis and Problem Solving 
 
 
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: 14 JUNE 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 Finance Division. 
 
SPECIALIST: CREDITORS (C4) 
Reference Number: SC/HO/13/06/24 
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R518 016 – R630 161 per annum 
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM 
HEAD OFFICE 
 
Purpose: The position is responsible to oversee the execution of financial creditors processes within merSETA. This involves addressing and resolving payment queries from stakeholders, provide guidance on financial and creditor-related matters, manage vendor relationships, supervise the accounts and payables department to ensure the prompt and accurate execution of requisitions, payments, and expenses processes aligned with financial policies, procedures and regulations. 
 
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities: 
  • Ensure all creditors invoices and payments are prepared, processed and paid timely, accurately and aligned with policies, procedures and regulations 
  • Address and resolve payment queries escalated from stakeholders in a timely manner 
  • Guide and support to merSETA stakeholders on finance and creditor-related matters 
  • Manage vendor relationships and handle disputes related to payments 
  • Schedule payments for creditors and review and post batches compiled by Administrator: Creditors 
  • Supervise the creditors department to ensure prompt and accurate execution of requisitions, payments, and expense processes aligned with merSETA policies, procedures and regulations 
  • After being checked by administrators, review submissions of documentation for payment from merSETA departments to ensure compliance with the following: correct signatures, correct account allocation and accurate dates, sufficient available budget and invoice date stamped, payment milestone and commitment schedule submitted where applicable 
  • Establish and maintain a creditors reconciliation control sheet for documenting and monitoring the completion of reconciliations for all merSETA creditors 
  • Keep a comprehensive record of outstanding invoices for each supplier and regularly follow-up outstanding invoices 
  • Monitor and assess the age analysis of creditors to ensure regular clearance of outstanding balances and debit recovery 
  • Track and record monthly statistics, including the number of invoices processed, reconciliations performed, and total queries addressed 
  • On an annual basis submit a list of creditors where there has been no activity in the past 3 years to the manager for deactivation 
  • Collaborate with the bank controller to address outstanding creditor transactions and ensure clearance of all bank transactions 
  • Generate cost reports, review for completeness and misallocations, and display monthly expenditure 
  • Complete and sign the monthly journal checklist, ensuring all necessary transactions are processed by month-end 
  • Balance the creditors general ledger control account with the age analysis 
  • Assist the audit process by supplying auditors with essential creditor-related information 
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices 
  • Adhere to month and year-end processes and deadlines for accounts payables 
  • Ensure invoices are accurate, tax compliant, and registered on CSD, maintaining proper record-keeping and tax compliance 
  • Prepare on a quarterly basis an accurate and reliable 30 day creditors report to monitor creditors performance for merSETA 
  • In collaboration with the manager develop and maintain creditors policies and procedures for merSETA 
  • Review budget cost codes and verify budget adequacy before processing payments 
  • Sound, effective, and efficient administration of all records and information including to enable easy accessibility, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of information. 
  • Ensure archiving of merSETA creditors documentation according to merSETA policies and procedures 
  • Train, develop, coach and supervise accounts staff, including setting performance goals and conducting performance evaluations 
 
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills 
  • NQF Level 6 in Accounting/Finance or related field 
  • NQF Level 7 will be advantageous 
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Creditors or within an Accounting/Finance environment
  • Advanced Excel Skills is essential 
  • Public Sector experience is essential 
  • Information Gathering 
  • Problem Analysis 
  • Technical Skill and Competence 
  • Cross Functional Awareness 
  • Relationship Management 
  • Commercial Orientation 
  • Innovation
 
 
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: 13 JUNE 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.