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MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES SETA (MERSETA) 
 

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The merSETA, is the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Education and Training Authority. This SETA was established in terms of the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 and encompasses the metal and engineering, auto manufacturing, motor retail, tyre manufacturing, plastics industries and automotive components sub-sectors
 
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
 
We have excellent opportunities for the following professional to join Finance Division:
 
ADMINISTRATOR: CREDITORS (B5)
Salary: R24 264.25 pm
FIXED TERM CONTRACT : 12 MONTHS
Head Office
 
Purpose – To prepare and process creditors documentation and prepare monthly creditors reconciliations timely, accurately and in accordance to policies, procedures and regulations.
 
Duties: The duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Process creditors invoices on a weekly basis ensuring timely, accurate completion whilst adhering to standard operating procedures
• Create and maintain a purchase order log to ensure successful monitoring of processing of purchase orders
• Prepare and maintain the finance document tracker to ensure timely submission to the Supply Chain department leaving no omissions
• Prepare monthly reconciliations to verify successful and timely payments to creditors without any omissions
• Identify accruals to be raised at the end of every reporting period and submit to specialist
• Prepare journals for adjustments to creditors accounts when required
• Review submissions from merSETA, departments 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
• Once checked submit to Specialist for review before forwarding invoices to the Supply Chain department to generate purchase orders
• Provide proof of payment to external stakeholders at the end of each payment run
• Follow up with internal and external stakeholders on outstanding queries and required documents, resolving any arising issues
• Maintain the vendor master listing, verify accurate details, national treasury framework registration, VAT registration, and valid CSD Reports
• Process manual payments for debit orders done through the merSETA, bank account
• Prepare and process petty cash documentation for regional offices ensure compliance to procedure
• Track credit card expenses to ensure timely clearance of transactions
• Provide HR with the staff training expenditure within a specific period
• Conduct monthly straight-line reconciliations to ensure landlords are paid in accordance with lease contracts
• Explain processes and provide required information to internal and external Auditors
• Sound, effective, and efficient administration of all records and information including to enable easy accessibility, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of information.
 
Qualities, experience, knowledge and skills required:
• NQF Level 6 qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Financial Management, Cost and Management, Internal Auditing, Taxation, Accounting Sciences or Related field
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a Creditors Administration role
• Computer Literacy with solid knowledge of Excel, MS Word, Power Point and Outlook
• Attention to detail
• A high level of attention to detail
• Able to operate in a confidential environment
• Excellent planning, organising and coordination skills
• Be able to work without supervision and under tight time frames
 
 
The MERSETA is an equal opportunity employer; however, preference will be given to Affirmative Action Candidates and People with Disabilities in line with the EE Plan. 
 
Please submit a detailed CV, application form and motivational letter to: recruitment@merseta.org.za
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 21 days after the closing date, please know that your application was not successful. 
 
The MERSETA reserves the right to not make an appointment.
 
CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2024







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The merSETA is the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Education and Training Authority. This SETA was established in terms of the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 and encompasses the metal and engineering, auto manufacturing, motor retail, tyre manufacturing, plastics industries and automotive components sub-sectors 
 
EXTERNAL ADVERT 
 
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professionals to enhance our Levy and Grants Unit 
 
ADMINISTRATOR: LEVY AND GRANTS X2 (C2) 
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 387 341 - 463 914 pa 
FIXED TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM 
Head Office 
 
Duties: The duties include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Maintain levy income schedule ensuring reconciliation to receipts from DHET 
  • Assist with the processing of mandatory grants payments 
  • Assist with the processing of discretionary grant payments 
  • Assist with maintaining the projects and discretionary grant commitment register effectively 
  • Recover overpayments of mandatory and discretionary grants 
  • Follow-up on the SETA debt recovery process which includes liaisons with stakeholders and debt collectors 
  • Compile monthly reports and schedules that will assist in the finalization of monthly management pack 
  • Completion of general ledger reconciliations 
  • Sound, effective, and efficient administration of all records and information including to enable easy accessibility, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of information 
  • Assist and attend to all internal and external audit queries – produce the correct documents to support the audit process efficiently 
  • Efficiently and effectively process of payments ensuring adherence to procedures 
  • Processing of inter seta transactions, including liaising with the other SETA’s when required 
 
Qualities, experience, knowledge and skills required: 
  • National Diploma/Degree in Financial Management / Accounting / Bookkeeping or Related field 
  • 3 years bookkeeping and financial experience 
  • Adequate understanding of the SETA’s financial environment, including payments of grants
  • Financial system knowledge and experience 
  • Advanced Computer skills (Microsoft Office Excel & Word) 
  • Attention to detail 
  • Analytical acumen 
  • Deadline driven and be able to work under pressure 
  • Possess above average problem solving skills 
  • Good oral and written communication skills 
  • Understand team dynamics and active participation in team outputs 
  • Customer-orientated
 
The MERSETA is an equal opportunity employer; however, preference will be given to Affirmative Action Candidates and People with Disabilities in line with the EE Plan. 
 
Please submit a detailed CV, application form and motivational letter to: recruitment@merseta.org.za
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 21 days after the closing date, please know that your application was not successful. 
 
The MERSETA reserves the right to not make an appointment. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 12 February 2024