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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SETA (W&RSETA)
 
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FINANCE MANAGER: LEVIES AND GRANTS 
The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) seeks to employ Finance Manager: Levies and Grants, who will report directly to the Senior Manager: Finance and be based at the Head Office in Centurion. 
Grading: (Role Band: D2) 
Key Scale: R 884 269 (Total Cost to Company) 
 
The role of this position is to: 
To lead and apply sound financial management of levies and grant functions of the W&RSETA in support of the strategic objectives of the SETA, whilst ensuring compliance to the specified time frames, compliance to regulations, legislations, policies and procedures with sound transparent systems and efficient and effective controls in all areas of levies and grants. 
 
Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following: 
  • Manage and implement efficient and effective management of levies, mandatory and discretionary grant functions, ensuring compliance to required time frames and legislation and regulations 
  • Assist and proactively contribute to the development and implementation of a financial strategy that will support long term sustainability for the SETA 
  • Lead, manage, develop, coach, motivate, performance manage and inspire the Finance Levies & Grants team ensuring performance against set individual and SETA targets 
  • Close working relationship with Provincial offices in order to provide project financial management support and expertise to departmental managers and project owners 
  • Prepare sound, accurate monthly project and financial reports 
  • Ensure the compilation of sound accurate annual contract commitment reports 
  • Efficiently manage the collection and recording of all revenue transactions into the accounting system according to the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) recognition and measurement principles 
  • Prepare project forecasts and contract cash flow projections 
  • Ensure new projects are accurately and timeously set-up on the system to support operations and deliver on stakeholder needs and requirements 
  • Continuously monitor the effectiveness and efficiencies of Levies and Grants processes and procedures and implement improvement and enhancements to optimally support SETA needs and requirements 
  • Provide proactive professional support and advice on strategic projects for the organisation 
  • Prepare management accounts and budget variance analysis 
  • Provide monthly and quarterly statutory reports 
  • Implement and maintain effective and sound financial systems and controls 
  • Prepare and submit all regulatory returns i.e. Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), Medium term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and so forth 
  • Guide, facilitate and advice on the development, management and control of project budgets 
  • Ensure adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures, PFMA and relevant legislation 
  • Provide formal, standard reporting and feedback ensuring accurate, up-to-date status on SETA’s financial performance 
  • Manage, guide, coach, performance management team 
  • Ensure knowledge-sharing, documentation of information, a team that is informed and up-to-date with developments in the sector 
  • Ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions to ensure the continuous delivery on SETA’s financial needs and requirements 
  • Ensure that the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously support SETA’s performance and delivery against set objectives 
  • Ensure sound administration and recording across all Levies & Grants processes and procedures 
  • Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects 
  • Oversee the accurate monthly levy upload process 
  • Setup of projects chart of accounts on the AX system 
  • Initiate & maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as Internal & External Auditors, National Treasury; Department of Higher Education and Training etc. 
  • Guide and advise on development & management of project budgets 
 
Minimum Qualifications and Experience 
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting/ Financial Management or Cost Accounting 
  • Honours degree will be an advantage 
  • 5 years’ relevant experience 
  • Sound knowledge of GRAP and regulatory accounting standards and frameworks 
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance and Regulatory frameworks in particular Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and its most recent regulations as well as guidelines, notices and instruction notes issued by the relevant authorities from time to time. 
  • Experience in a SETA or Public Sector environment will be an advantage 
 
Instructions to applicants 
  • All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of the ID and all educational qualifications and they should not be older than 6 months. 
  • Applications received after the closing date, will not be considered. 
  • The Wholesale and Retail SETA reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). 
  • The organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. 
 
NB: Please include the name of the position on the subject line of the email. 
 
Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements of this position should apply, by forwarding their CVs for attention: Libokanyo Khumalo (Senior Manager: HR) at careers@wrseta.org.za
 
The closing date for applications is: 27 January 2024



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INTERNAL AUDITOR 
The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) seeks to employ an Internal Auditor, who will report directly to the Manager: Internal Audit and be based at Head Office, Centurion. 
Grading: (Role Band: C4) 
Salary: R527 769 (Total Cost to Company per annum) 
 
The role of this position is to: 
To coordinate, implement and execute specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the Audit Plan and Audit Strategy for W&RSETA. 
 
Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following: 
  • Execution of the allocated audits as per the audit plan according to set audit standards and procedures 
  • Effectively and efficiently plan and special projects as per the Annual Audit Plan 
  • Conduct audit investigative processes from beginning to end and ensure that processes are documented completely and accurately, within specified timelines 
  • Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives 
  • Prepare all working paper documentation adequately, and ensure work is performed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards 
  • Discuss findings with client personnel during the course of the audit to ensure the accuracy of the findings reflect the actual reality 
  • Compile and draft reports of audit findings and make recommendations for improvements in operations for review by Internal Audit Manager 
  • Present draft reports to management ensuring concise and accurate reporting and conformance and compliance to auditing reporting standards 
  • Conduct follow up audits within required timeframes to monitor management interventions and progress 
  • Provides inputs to the Annual Audit Plan 
  • Schedule and arrange meetings with management to discuss draft audit reports 
  • Maintain the relevant auditing management systems and optimize controls and processes 
  • Ensure that work, at all times, is conducted in compliance with statutory requirements, policies and procedures in line with IIA Standards and SETA’s policies and procedures 
  • Ensure that all working papers and evidence are updated and saved on the system at all times 
  • Ensure that audit progress is updated on the auditing system on a regular basis 
  • Sound effective and efficient administration of all records and information to enable easy accessibility and accuracy and comprehensiveness of information 
  • Adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures, PFMA and relevant legislation 
  • Continuously track, monitor and measure individual performance against set standards and performance targets 
  • Ensure the effective utilization of research, up-to-date knowledge and intelligence to continuously support the SETA’s performance 
  • Professional conduct at all times ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the SETA values 
  • Effective, professional communication and dialogue with all Stakeholders and Management 
  • Perform ad-hoc audits and investigations as and when requested by management 
 
Minimum Qualifications and Experience 
  • Matric / Grade 12 National certificate; 
  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Auditing or Accounting 
  • 3 years’ experience in internal auditing 
  • Knowledge and ability to work on accounting and auditing systems 
  • Knowledge and understanding of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing 
  • Ability to observe and understand business processes 
  • Experience of working in a similar position within the SETA environment will be an added advantage 
  • Computer literacy (MS Excel, Ms Word, Ms PowerPoint) 
  • A valid driver’s licence 
 
 
Instructions to applicants 
• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of the ID and all educational qualifications and they should not be older than 6 months. 
• Applications received after the closing date, will not be considered. 
• The Wholesale and Retail SETA reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). 
• The organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals 
 
NB: Please include the name of the position on the email subject line. 
 
Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements of this position should apply, by forwarding their CVs for attention: Libokanyo Khumalo (Senior Manager: HR ) at recruitment1@wrseta.org.za.
 
The closing date for applications is: 27 January 2024