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MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES SETA (MERSETA) VACANCIES
MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES SETA (MERSETA)
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.
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join the Client Services Division.
MANAGER: GAUTENG SOUTH (D3)
- Reference Number: MGS/30/09/24
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R968 048 - R1 192 197 per annum
Fixed Term Contract aligned to the SETA Licence Term
Gauteng South Regional Office
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 fulfil 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
• Analyzing 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: 30 September 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.
LEADERS IN CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP
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.
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join the Client Services Division.
MANAGER: GAUTENG SOUTH (D3)
- Reference Number: MGS/30/09/24
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R968 048 - R1 192 197 per annum
Fixed Term Contract aligned to the SETA Licence Term
Gauteng South Regional Office
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 fulfil 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
• Analyzing 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: 30 September 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.
LEADERS IN CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP
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 Strategy, Research & Reporting Division.
SPECIALIST: EVALUATION (C3)
Reference Number: SE/HO/30/09/24
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 481 232– 576 384 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
Head Office
Purpose: To design, conduct, and oversee evaluation projects, both internal and outsourced, in relation to merSETA funded programs and interventions. Participation in intellectual development, evaluation projects, analysis, and reporting of program-related inputs and outputs is required. The role also includes assisting in the development of project-related budgets and financial tracking.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and 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: 30 September 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.
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 Strategy, Research & Reporting Division.
SPECIALIST: EVALUATION (C3)
Reference Number: SE/HO/30/09/24
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 481 232– 576 384 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
Head Office
Purpose: To design, conduct, and oversee evaluation projects, both internal and outsourced, in relation to merSETA funded programs and interventions. Participation in intellectual development, evaluation projects, analysis, and reporting of program-related inputs and outputs is required. The role also includes assisting in the development of project-related budgets and financial tracking.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:
- Efficient and effective planning, coordination, and project management of evaluation projects, ensuring compliance to policies and procedures
- Draft evaluation policies and procedures for management review and oversee the efficient implementation of the evaluation policies and procedures across all departments
- Conceptualize new projects and draft terms of reference for management review ensuring alignment with strategic intent whilst complying with procurement specifications
- Efficient and effective monitoring of all evaluation projects ensuring delivery against specification, milestones, and deadlines
- Assisting in the contractual and financial management of projects according to agreed contractual and budget specifications
- Develop reports detailing the status of merSETA programmes that have been evaluated
- Provide recommendations to assist improved impact across projects and programmes at the merSETA
- Develop the annual evaluation programme and plan for the merSETA ensuring management and relevant employees are aware of deadlines and deliverables
- Assist with developing programme and project budgets and proactively monitor, manage, and control approved budgets
- Report and present project findings and recommendations to assist programme leads to continuously implement programme improvement initiatives and actions
- Continuously track, monitor, measure and analyses individual and unit’s performance against set standards and targets (‘the number’)
- Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Education/ Public/Business Administration/Econometrics/Population Studies/ Social Science/Political Sciences or related field
- NQF Level 8 qualification in Education/ Public/Business Administration/Econometrics/Population Studies/ Social/Political Sciences or related field would be advantageous
- 3 years’ experience in Sector Skills Planning environment
- Advanced computer skills with MS Office packages and any other statistical/data processing packages
- Technical and Competence skills
- Customer Service Orientation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Integrity
- Collaboration and teamwork Skills
- Relationship Management Skills
- Attention to Detail Skills
- Innovation Skills
- Data Analysis
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: 30 September 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.
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/FS/30/09/24
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 554 277– 674 272 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
Free State Regional 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 Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and 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.
- Prepare and submit reports to Client Relationship Manager.
- Identify support and market:
- In the development of best practice kits and packs
- Sustainable community-based programmes including rural and farm areas
- Providers where there is need.
- BBBEE
- Build and develop relationships with all stakeholders in the region.
- 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, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- NQF Level 6 National Certificate in ODETP or National Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering Studies/Business Studies/Administration/Project Management/Human Resources Development/ Training
- NQF Level 7 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
- Collaboration and project management skills
- Management Control Skills
- Relationship Management Skills
- Computer Literacy Skills
- Attention to detail and High level of accuracy Skills
- 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
- Knowledge of administration processes, procedures and practices
- 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: 30 September 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 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.
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 Unit.
CLIENT LIAISON OFFICER (C4)
Reference Number: CLO/EC/26/09/24
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 554 277– 674 272 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
Eastern Cape Regional 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 Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and 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
- Prepare and submit reports to Client Relationship Manager
- Identify support and market
- In the development of best practice kits and packs
- Sustainable community-based programmes including rural and farm areas
- Providers where there is need.
- BBBEE
- Build and develop relationships with all stakeholders in the region
- 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, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- NQF Level 6 National Certificate in ODETP or National Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering Studies/Business Studies/Administration/Project Management/Human Resources Development/ Training
- NQF Level 7 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
- Collaboration and project management skills
- Management Control Skills
- Relationship Management Skills
- Computer Literacy Skills
- Attention to detail and High level of accuracy Skills
- 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
- Knowledge of administration processes, procedures and practices
- 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: 26 September 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 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.