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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.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Legal Services & Compliance Unit
SPECIALIST: CONTRACTS & COMPLIANCE (C5)
Reference Number: SCC/HO/30/10/25
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 692 153,55–842 054,52 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
Head Office
Purpose: The role serves as the primary custodian of all merSETA contracts and templates. This position is responsible for ensuring standardization and compliance with relevant legislation while drafting documents to prevent potential legal implications. The incumbent will manage an effective contracts repository system that provides comprehensive dashboard access, enabling instant verification of status for any contracts or transactional agreements between merSETA and third parties.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:
Experience Requirements:
Advantageous:
Computer Literacy:
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 October 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified
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.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Legal Services & Compliance Unit
SPECIALIST: CONTRACTS & COMPLIANCE (C5)
Reference Number: SCC/HO/30/10/25
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 692 153,55–842 054,52 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
Head Office
Purpose: The role serves as the primary custodian of all merSETA contracts and templates. This position is responsible for ensuring standardization and compliance with relevant legislation while drafting documents to prevent potential legal implications. The incumbent will manage an effective contracts repository system that provides comprehensive dashboard access, enabling instant verification of status for any contracts or transactional agreements between merSETA and third parties.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key responsibilities:
- Assist to develop, implement, and manage a contract management framework consisting of approach, controls, policy, procedures, and templates for utilization by all departments and units in the SETA.
- Development of contractual templates for utilization by the SETA aligned with legislation and to avert the SETA from potential legal implications or consequences.
- Ensure an accurate list of contracts entered between the SETA and other organisations as well as generate reports on the status of existing agreements, including all addendums.
- Continuously monitor the status of all contracts and transactional agreement against effectiveness and consistency of utilization of the contract management framework across the SETA to mitigate potential risk and provide advice and support.
- Up-date and monitor the overall contract register/dashboard for the SETA on a weekly basis and flag potential risks on the contract register/dashboard and ensure management is informed.
- Provide guidance, support and advice on contract matters to departments, business units, committees, and regions.
- Assist in the drafting of contracts for sign-off by the relevant contract custodian.
- Develop and manage and update a regulatory universe, framework as well as the Compliance policy.
- Provide for formal and structured monitoring of the Compliance Requirements.
- Assist management and the organisation in discharging its responsibility to comply with Compliance Requirements through continuous monitoring of compliance issues.
- Develop and implement a compliance plan.
- Train and educate employees and management on all compliance related procedures ensuring in- depth understanding of potential risks and implications for the SETA on non- compliance.
- Custodian of BBBEE ensuring SETA comply to legislation and all procedures are implemented efficiently.
- Ensure performance against set individual and respective contracts and compliance delivery targets.
- Continuously track, monitor, and measure Contracts & Compliance and individual performance against set standards and performance targets.
- Provide formal, standard-reporting and feedback, ensuring accurate, up-to-date status on Contracts & Compliance performance.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:
- Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification that matches an honours/postgraduate degree in one of these areas:
- LLB
- Law
Experience Requirements:
- 5 years' working experience in a legal environment in contract management, regulatory compliance and or in litigation
Advantageous:
- A membership with the Legal Practice Council or any Legal Institute
- A membership with the Compliance Institute of South Africa or any Legal Institute
- Public sector/SETA experience
- Experience with BBBEE compliance and verification
- Experience in conducting legal training and workshops
Computer Literacy:
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with legal/contract management software systems Knowledge of all applicable legislations
- Presentation Skills
- Collaboration skills
- Writing and reporting Skills
- Relationship Management Skills
- Attention to Detail Skills
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 October 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified
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 an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Operations Division.
SENIOR MANAGER: GRANTS MANAGEMENT (D5)
Reference Number: SMGM/HO/24/10/25
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R 1 369 871,41 – R 1 696 446,20 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM HEAD OFFICE
Purpose: To lead and ensure the effective management and disbursement of awarded mandatory and discretionary grants through a portfolio of programmes and projects aligned to merSETA strategic priorities expressed in the sector skills plan, 5-year strategic plan, annual performance plan and DHET service level agreement, as well as any other priorities that from time to time may be identified by merSETA stakeholders. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork and problem-solving to drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key responsibilities:
•Ensure that stakeholder relationships are developed and enhanced to optimally service the needs of the merSETA skills development ecosystem in accordance with merSETA’s strategic obligations, priorities and governance framework.
•Develop appropriate policies, procedures, guidelines and plans in line with the merSETA governance framework in support of the unit’s function related services and products.
•Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and governance frameworks.
•Establish programme planning that ensures that all grant awarded programmes and projects are planned and managed for effective execution with various role players within the merSETA skills development ecosystem.
•Monitor programme and project commitments to ensure that they are implemented and managed within approved regulatory and policy framework whilst adhering to corporate governance principles and legal compliance.
•Provide appropriate oversight of the information system, end to end, i.e. meaning from applications, to awards, contract commitments, monitoring, disbursements, deviations, termination and close out.
•Drive effective execution of the operational risk strategy and framework aligned to the mandatory and discretionary grant management functions.
•Oversee the development and preparation of grants related reports for management structures and statutory requirements.
•Lead and manage the grants management team and create a supportive environment and provide leadership around expected standards of professionalism and quality of output in the unit.
•Oversee and manage the evaluation of mandatory grants ensuring compliance to grants regulations.
•Oversee and manage Discretionary Grants Project disbursement and claims processes and provide recommendations on Discretionary Grants project disbursements, ensuring that merSETA targets are met through Discretionary Grants.
•Oversee the disbursement of Discretionary Grants in accordance with approved agreements for programmes and projects implemented by the Client Services business unit/Regions.
•Chair the Discretionary Grants process for Evaluations Committee.
•Ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions to ensure the continuous delivery on merSETA’s performance targets.
•Ensure that the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously support merETA’s performance and delivery against set objectives.
•Manage and control effective utilization of the grants management budget and ensure cost effective utilization and control of the budget.
•Continuously track, monitor and measure the merSETA’s grants management results and performance against set sales standards and targets.
•Build a capable grants management team in the form of skilled people, in all areas and with sound business processes in place.
•Professional visible representation of the merSETA, ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the company values.
•Provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to enhance merSETA’s performance in the short and medium- term.
•Continuously provide feedback and communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed.
•Maintain professional and technical knowledge ensuring benchmarking against best practice and a team that is informed of new developments and initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
•Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF Level 8qualification that matches an honours/postgraduate degree in one of these areas:
Auditing
Finance Management
Accounting
Business Administration/Management
Public Administration, or a related field.
•Minimum of 7 years’ experience within grants management, fund administration or related field within skills development, or government funding mechanisms, 5 of which should be at management level.
•5 years’ experience in Grants Management, fund administration or related field
•3 years of hands-on experience in financial auditing or internal audit, preferably within the public-sector environment.
•Experience in a skills development or government funding mechanisms environment is essential.
Advantageous
•Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) qualification in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF Level 9 qualification that matches an honours/postgraduate degree in these areas
Auditing
Finance Management
Accounting
Business Administration/Management
Public Administration, or a related field.
•8 years or more experience within grants management, fund administration or related field within skills development, or government funding mechanisms environment, 5 of which at management level.
Knowledge and Skills
•Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving
•Technical Skill and Competence
•Management Control
•Judgement and Integrity
•Relationship Management
•Innovation and Communication Skills
•Financial Acumen and Budget Management
•Project Management and Teamwork
•Risk Management and Policy guidance
•Collaboration with different business units (Finance, Operations, Grants Management and Monitoring and Evaluation)
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: 24 October 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified.
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 an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Operations Division.
SENIOR MANAGER: GRANTS MANAGEMENT (D5)
Reference Number: SMGM/HO/24/10/25
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R 1 369 871,41 – R 1 696 446,20 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM HEAD OFFICE
Purpose: To lead and ensure the effective management and disbursement of awarded mandatory and discretionary grants through a portfolio of programmes and projects aligned to merSETA strategic priorities expressed in the sector skills plan, 5-year strategic plan, annual performance plan and DHET service level agreement, as well as any other priorities that from time to time may be identified by merSETA stakeholders. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork and problem-solving to drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key responsibilities:
•Ensure that stakeholder relationships are developed and enhanced to optimally service the needs of the merSETA skills development ecosystem in accordance with merSETA’s strategic obligations, priorities and governance framework.
•Develop appropriate policies, procedures, guidelines and plans in line with the merSETA governance framework in support of the unit’s function related services and products.
•Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and governance frameworks.
•Establish programme planning that ensures that all grant awarded programmes and projects are planned and managed for effective execution with various role players within the merSETA skills development ecosystem.
•Monitor programme and project commitments to ensure that they are implemented and managed within approved regulatory and policy framework whilst adhering to corporate governance principles and legal compliance.
•Provide appropriate oversight of the information system, end to end, i.e. meaning from applications, to awards, contract commitments, monitoring, disbursements, deviations, termination and close out.
•Drive effective execution of the operational risk strategy and framework aligned to the mandatory and discretionary grant management functions.
•Oversee the development and preparation of grants related reports for management structures and statutory requirements.
•Lead and manage the grants management team and create a supportive environment and provide leadership around expected standards of professionalism and quality of output in the unit.
•Oversee and manage the evaluation of mandatory grants ensuring compliance to grants regulations.
•Oversee and manage Discretionary Grants Project disbursement and claims processes and provide recommendations on Discretionary Grants project disbursements, ensuring that merSETA targets are met through Discretionary Grants.
•Oversee the disbursement of Discretionary Grants in accordance with approved agreements for programmes and projects implemented by the Client Services business unit/Regions.
•Chair the Discretionary Grants process for Evaluations Committee.
•Ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions to ensure the continuous delivery on merSETA’s performance targets.
•Ensure that the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously support merETA’s performance and delivery against set objectives.
•Manage and control effective utilization of the grants management budget and ensure cost effective utilization and control of the budget.
•Continuously track, monitor and measure the merSETA’s grants management results and performance against set sales standards and targets.
•Build a capable grants management team in the form of skilled people, in all areas and with sound business processes in place.
•Professional visible representation of the merSETA, ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the company values.
•Provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to enhance merSETA’s performance in the short and medium- term.
•Continuously provide feedback and communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed.
•Maintain professional and technical knowledge ensuring benchmarking against best practice and a team that is informed of new developments and initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
•Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF Level 8qualification that matches an honours/postgraduate degree in one of these areas:
Auditing
Finance Management
Accounting
Business Administration/Management
Public Administration, or a related field.
•Minimum of 7 years’ experience within grants management, fund administration or related field within skills development, or government funding mechanisms, 5 of which should be at management level.
•5 years’ experience in Grants Management, fund administration or related field
•3 years of hands-on experience in financial auditing or internal audit, preferably within the public-sector environment.
•Experience in a skills development or government funding mechanisms environment is essential.
Advantageous
•Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) qualification in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF Level 9 qualification that matches an honours/postgraduate degree in these areas
Auditing
Finance Management
Accounting
Business Administration/Management
Public Administration, or a related field.
•8 years or more experience within grants management, fund administration or related field within skills development, or government funding mechanisms environment, 5 of which at management level.
Knowledge and Skills
•Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving
•Technical Skill and Competence
•Management Control
•Judgement and Integrity
•Relationship Management
•Innovation and Communication Skills
•Financial Acumen and Budget Management
•Project Management and Teamwork
•Risk Management and Policy guidance
•Collaboration with different business units (Finance, Operations, Grants Management and Monitoring and Evaluation)
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: 24 October 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified.
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 an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Client Service Division.
CLIENT LIAISON OFFICER (C4) X2
Reference Number: CLO/EC/24/10/25 (Gqeberha Regional Office)
Reference Number: CLO/KZN/24/10/25 (KwaZulu Natal Regional Office)
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R598 619,29– R728 213,47 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
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 fulfill and perform the following key responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience
Advantageous
Knowledge and Skills
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: 24 October 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified
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 an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Client Service Division.
CLIENT LIAISON OFFICER (C4) X2
Reference Number: CLO/EC/24/10/25 (Gqeberha Regional Office)
Reference Number: CLO/KZN/24/10/25 (KwaZulu Natal Regional Office)
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R598 619,29– R728 213,47 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
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 fulfill 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
- A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification that matches a 3-year Diploma in these areas: Engineering Studies
- Business Studies
- Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Development/Training
- ODETD (Occupational Directed Education, Training and Development Practices) or related field
- 4 years exposure in client liaison environment and be competent in any technical field related to manufacturing and engineering sector
Advantageous
- A Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification that matches a Bachelor's Degree in these areas: Engineering Studies
- Business Studies
- Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Development/Training
- ODETD (Occupational Directed Education, Training and Development Practices) or related field
- Qualified Artisan
- 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: 24 October 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified
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.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Client Service Division.
CLIENT LIAISON OFFICER (C4)
Reference Number: CLO/ KWT/24/10/25
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R598 619,29– R728 213,47 pa F
IXED-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:
Qualifications and Experience
Advantageous
Knowledge and Skills
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: 24 October 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified.
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.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Client Service Division.
CLIENT LIAISON OFFICER (C4)
Reference Number: CLO/ KWT/24/10/25
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R598 619,29– R728 213,47 pa F
IXED-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
- A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification that matches a 3-year Diploma in these areas: Engineering Studies
- Business Studies
- Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Development/Training
- ODETD (Occupational Directed Education, Training and Development Practices) or related field
- 4 years exposure in client liaison environment and be competent in any technical field related to manufacturing and engineering sector
Advantageous
- A Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification that matches a Bachelor's Degree in these areas: Engineering Studies
- Business Studies
- Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Development/Training
- ODETD (Occupational Directed Education, Training and Development Practices) or related field
- Qualified Artisan
- 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: 24 October 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified.
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 Operations Division.
ADMINISTRATOR: GRANTS IMPLEMENTATION (B5) X4
Reference Number: AGI/HO/24/10/25
Salary Level: R28 039,77 pm
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 6 MONTHS
Head Office
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide efficient and effective administration support in the Grants Management Unit.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key responsibilities:
- Prepare and compile RFI (Request for Information) documents for internal and external audits, ensuring all submissions are complete, accurate, and compliant with audit requirements.
- Upload and maintain project documentation (e.g., MOAs, payment evidence, correspondence) on TPIMS and SharePoint, ensuring version control and accessibility.
- Collate, review, and verify financial documentation for processing and approval, maintaining audit-ready records.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders on payments, processes and procedures regarding the grants disbursement process to ensure the relevant region is always informed
- Communicate timely updates regarding project timelines to regional offices for them to align project service deliver
- Administer and maintain accurate records and information systems, ensuring data completeness, reliability, and accessibility to support compliance and reporting requirements.
- Generate and submit periodic reports to support management decision-making, financial performance tracking, and operational compliance within the GMU.
- Provide administrative support in updating and maintaining Project Implementation Plans (PIPs) and other operational schedules, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Maintain an efficient document management and archiving system, ensuring proper indexing, version control, and availability of audit-relevant documentation.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between the GMU, Regional Offices, and Finance by monitoring workflow progress, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring prompt issue resolution.
Qualifications and Experience
- A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification that matches a 3-year Diploma in these areas:
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Accounting
- 1 year experience in Administration in Grants Management or Finance
Advantageous
- A Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification that matches a Bachelor's Degree in these areas:
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Accounting
- More than 1 year experience in Administration in Grants Management or Finance environment.
Knowledge and Skills
- Technical Skill and Competence
- Attention to Detail Skills
- Collaboration skills
- Communication Skills
- Computer literacy with solid knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Database
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: 24 OCTOBER 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified/
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 Client Services Unit.
CLIENT LIAISON ADMINISTRATOR (B5) X10
Reference Number: CLA/WC/24/10/25
Salary Level: R28 039,77 pm
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 6 MONTHS
Western Cape Regional Office
Purpose: The position is responsible for providing effective, efficient, and comprehensive administration, secretarial and support service to the regional office central liaison, regional stakeholders, and managers to ensure that training and development initiatives in the regions are appropriately facilitated.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:
- Sound, effective, and efficient administration of all records and information including to enable easy accessibility, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of information.
- Professionally attend, handle and response to all Stakeholder queries ensuring amiable and timeous resolution
- Completing Learner Registrations accurately and timeously ensuring all required information is captured accurately and according to procedure
- all information required is attached and saved for easy accessibility
- Efficiently and effectively perform secretarial duties to support sound regional administration
- Advise and support stakeholders on processes, procedures, and information relating to skills development issues
- Ensure the execution of project initiatives including ad-hoc projects, providing regional assistance to all merSETA, projects
- Maintain efficient office management processes aligned with secretarial best practices, involving record-keeping systems, correspondence, communication, and payment requisitions
- Accurate capturing of information on the system, ensuring the database is kept up to date
- Efficiently and effectively generate reports as required to assist the office in achieving its targets ensuring accuracy of information
- Effectively and timeously administer all aspects of the suspension process for Apprentices and Learners
- Continuously track, monitor, and measure individual performance against set standards and performance targets
Qualifications and Experience
- A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification that matches a 3-year Diploma in these areas:
- Business Administration
- Office Administration
- Commerce
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- 1 year experience in Administration and Customer Relations is essential
Knowledge and Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Customer Service Orientation
- Technical Skill and Competence
- Attention to Detail Skills
- Collaboration skills
- Communication Skills
- Computer literacy with solid knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Database
- Knowledge and understanding of Skill Development Legislation
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: 24 OCTOBER 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 Reference Number only 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.
NB: All applications without quoting “the Reference Number” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified
Applicants are urged to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when submitting their applications.