FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET)

PROGRAMME MANAGER 

Ref: FASSET/PM/2026 

Fixed-Term Contract Until 31 March 2030 

Gauteng

Total Cost to Company: R1 192 434,80 per annum 

Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) is a Schedule 3A public entity established under the Skills Development Act, 1998, with a mandate to facilitate skills development and transformation within the finance and accounting sector. 

The primary purpose of the position is to provide overall management, leadership and oversight of the Projects and Quality Assurance Department and to ensure the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FASSET-funded programmes and projects. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring effective programme and project delivery, sound financial and commitment management, risk management, governance and compliance, audit management, internal controls, stakeholder and partnership management, quality assurance, performance reporting and people management. The Programme Manager will ensure that programmes and projects are implemented in accordance with approved business cases, project plans, contracts, service level agreements, budgets, predetermined objectives, applicable legislation and FASSET policies and procedures. The incumbent will further provide management support towards the achievement of departmental and organisational strategic objectives and promote sound governance, accountability and continuous improvement across the department in line with the service level agreement (SLA) with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

The successful candidate will: 

• Support the Chief Operations Officer (COO) in the achievement of the departmental targets. 

• Provide overall management, leadership and guidance within the Projects and Quality Assurance Department and support the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives. 

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FASSET-funded programmes and projects, ensuring delivery against approved plans, targets, timelines and budgets. 

• Oversee the implementation of mandatory and discretionary grant programmes and projects, where applicable, and ensure alignment with approved business cases, contracts, service level agreements and organisational requirements. 

• Develop, review and monitor programme and project implementation plans and ensure that agreed milestones, deliverables and performance targets are achieved. 

• Monitor programme and project performance, identify implementation challenges and areas of underperformance, and ensure that appropriate corrective and remedial measures are implemented. 

• Conduct and oversee project monitoring activities, including desktop reviews and site visits, and ensure that identified issues are appropriately addressed and followed through to resolution. 

• Review and analyse monthly, quarterly and annual programme and project reports and provide recommendations to improve programme performance and implementation. 

• Manage service providers and implementing partners and monitor their performance against approved project plans, contractual obligations, service level agreements, deliverables and budgets. 

• Ensure that appropriate project documentation, records and supporting evidence are maintained and that programme and project files are complete, accurate and audit-ready. 

• Manage and monitor the departmental and programme budgets and ensure effective financial management of allocated resources. 

• Manage and maintain the departmental commitment schedule, ensuring that all approved programme and project commitments are accurately recorded, monitored, reconciled and supported by appropriate documentation. 

• Monitor commitments, expenditure, accruals, available balances and projected expenditure against approved budgets and contracts. 

• Undertake regular reconciliations of the commitment schedule and project expenditure in collaboration with the Finance Department and ensure that discrepancies are investigated and resolved timeously. 

• Monitor expenditure trends and proactively identify and manage risks relating to over-commitment, over-expenditure, under-expenditure and delayed expenditure. 

• Manage financial forecasting relating to programmes and projects and provide accurate financial information to support management decision-making and organisational reporting. 

• Review invoices and supporting documentation and ensure that payments are linked to verified deliverables, contractual milestones and approved commitments before being recommended or processed for payment. 

• Ensure that programme and project expenditure is managed in accordance with the PFMA, applicable financial requirements, approved delegations of authority and FASSET policies and procedures. 

• Take responsibility for the identification, assessment, monitoring and management of departmental and programme-related risks and ensure that appropriate risk mitigation measures are developed and implemented. 

• Maintain and regularly review the departmental risk register and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed risk mitigation actions. 

• Identify emerging strategic, operational, financial, contractual, compliance and programme risks and ensure that material risks are escalated to the appropriate management and governance structures. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, contractual requirements and governance frameworks across departmental programmes and activities. 

• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate internal controls and ensure that identified control weaknesses and compliance deficiencies are addressed. 

•Coordinate and manage the Department's participation in internal and external audit processes, including the preparation and submission of audit information and supporting documentation.

•Act as the departmental liaison for internal and external auditors and ensure that audit requests are appropriately coordinated and responded to within prescribed timelines.

•Review audit findings, coordinate the development of management responses and action plans, and monitor the implementation and closure of audit findings.

•Identify the root causes of recurring findings and control deficiencies and implement measures to strengthen departmental processes, controls and governance.

•Ensure continuous audit readiness and that sufficient, appropriate and reliable evidence is maintained to support programme, financial and performance information.

•Initiate, develop and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships and partnerships that support the achievement of FASSET's mandate and programme objectives.

•Manage relationships with employers, training providers, professional bodies, institutions of learning, government departments and entities, beneficiaries, service providers and other relevant stakeholders.

•Identify opportunities for strategic collaboration and partnerships and facilitate engagement with relevant stakeholders to support programme implementation and organisational objectives.

•Represent FASSET and the Department at stakeholder engagements, meetings, forums and other relevant platforms, where delegated.

•Manage stakeholder expectations, facilitate the resolution of stakeholder matters and monitor commitments arising from stakeholder engagements.

•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal business units to support integrated programme implementation and effective resolution of operational matters.

•Manage the collection, validation and analysis of programme and project performance information and ensure that information reported is accurate, complete and supported by appropriate evidence.

•Prepare and review high-quality management, performance and financial reports for submission to management and relevant governance and oversight structures.

•Analyse programme, financial and performance information to identify trends, risks, gaps and opportunities and provide recommendations to support informed management decision-making.

•Monitor the achievement of departmental performance targets and ensure that corrective measures are implemented where performance is below target.

•Oversee relevant quality assurance and accreditation functions and ensure compliance with FASSET occupational qualifications, learning programme criteria another applicable quality standards.

•Review quality assurance reports and ensure that identified deficiencies and areas of non-compliance are appropriately addressed.

•Ensure thatqualityassuranceconsiderationsareintegratedintoprogrammeimplementation, monitoring, risk management and reporting.

•Provide leadership, management, guidance and support to employees within the Department and ensure that resources are effectively deployed to achieve departmental objectives.

•Manage staff performance against agreed performance objectives, identify areas of under performance and ensure that appropriate corrective and developmental measures are implemented.

•Conduct performance reviews in collaboration with Human Resources and identify competency, development and training requirements within the Department.

•Coach, mentor and develop employees and promote a departmental culture of highperformance,accountability,professionalism,collaborationandcontinuousimprovement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•Bachelor’s degree at NQF level 7 in Finance /Accounting/Internal Auditing / Business Administration / Project Management at NQF Level7) are most preferred.

•7 years relevant experience in any projects management environment, of which 5yearsshould be at a supervisory level.

•Experience in finance, accounting, internal/external auditing will be preferred.

The following will serve as added advantages:

•Honours or Master’s degree will be an added advantage

•Experience within the broader education, training and skills development environment will be an added advantage

•Experience within the Public Sector.

•ACA(SA)qualification or other relevant professional designation in accounting and auditing will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

FASSET seeks a mature and highly credible governance professional with:

•Knowledge of the NQF Act67of2008,Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levy Act and related regulations, PFMA and related regulations.

•Sound understanding of the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP)2030, National Development Plan (NDP)2030and Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024–2029.

•Strong report writing skills.

•Managing and supporting a team.

•Highly self-motivated and engaged.

•Solid understanding of data: how to organise it, how to model it, how to extract insights from it, and how to visualise it.

•Confidently produce a high quality of work that delivers elevated attention to detail.

•Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills.

•Ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced and ever-changing environments and priorities.

•Motivation to take ownership of tasks and the determination to drive them to completion.

•Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

•Detail and process orientated.

•Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.

• Report writing and presentation skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Advanced computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other relevant Microsoft Office applications. 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE 

Applicants are required to submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications, and professional bodies accreditations to fas.response@dantesa.co.za

The closing date is 19 October 2026 @16:30. All applicants must insert the reference number in the email subject line. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants, and should an applicant not hear from FASSET within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. FASSET reserves the right not to make an appointment or to withdraw the advertisement. Late submissions will not be considered. 

Enquiries may be directed to Mr Karabo Dikgore on telephone number: 011 476 8570. FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection-related processes. 

FASSET applies the principles of Employment Equity, and appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability. People living with Disabilities (M/F), Coloured (M/F), Indian (M/F), and White females will receive preference.

ASSISTANT MANAGER: QUALITY ASSURANCE 

Ref: FASSET/AMQA102/2026 

Fixed-Term Contract until 31 March 2030 

Gauteng

Total Cost to Company: R866 428,21 per annum 

Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) is a Schedule 3A public entity established under the Skills Development Act, 1998, with a mandate to facilitate skills development and transformation within the finance and accounting sector. 

FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection-related processes. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

The successful candidate will: 

• Effective and efficient end-to-end delivery, execution, coordination, and implementation of quality assurance services on projects and programmes, ensuring delivery within specified timelines and contract specifications. 

• Facilitate accreditation activities, including capacitation of Skills Development Providers (SDPs) on QCTO accreditation and extension of scope processes. 

• Monitoring and auditing of FASSET accredited training providers on legacy qualifications. 

• Facilitate extension of scope of Training Providers on FASSET legacy qualifications. 

• Ensure accuracy in the registration and notification of scope for assessors and moderators. 

• Capacitate stakeholders on quality assurance matters and resolve related queries within 48 hours. 

• Conduct Quality Assurance Onsite Monitoring of projects. 

• Conduct workplace approvals and the Quality Assurance of workplace approvals conducted by others in relation to the qualification requirements. 

• Capacitate TVET Colleges on quality assurance and SETA System requirements. 

• Facilitate external moderation of assessment. 

• Verification of learner information and credit uploads (NLRD). 

• Effective submission of certification requests to the printing service provider. 

• Submit QCTO reports as required on a monthly and quarterly basis. 

• Participate in the planning of regional activities and projects. 

• Facilitate system training sessions for SDPs. 

• Risk management and fraud prevention. 

• Prepare for internal and external DHET/SAQA/QCTO audits. 

• Full compliance with the relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 

• Prepare and submit monthly reports on quality assurance activities to the Programme Manager, Assistant Manager & Project Specialists. 

• Responsible for capacitating the FASSET Office Team on quality assurance matters. 

• Participate in Qualifications Assessment Specification / Curriculum Development on the new QCTO qualifications. 

• Monitor workplace provision in line with quality assurance requirements and learning programme. 

• Conduct 50% onsite external moderation within projects. 

• Give support to other Business Units in closure of projects. 

• Continuously track, monitor, and measure the learner results and performance against set standards and targets (‘the number’) to timeously implement viable solutions to achieve targets and to ensure adequate budget availability. 

• Provide formal, standard reporting and feedback ensuring accurate, up-to-date reflection of project and programme performance. 

• Conduct site visits to stakeholders for learner/site verification and monitoring. 

• Up-to-date knowledge and intelligence to continuously support service delivery, programme and project implementation and improve performance. 

• Maintain a close working relationship between and amongst the team to optimally support performance and deliver on stakeholder needs and requirements. 

• Support knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and setting of benchmarks for improved performance. 

• Maintain a good relationship between the different divisions to support performance and delivery against set objectives continuously. 

• Effective, professional communication and dialogue with all stakeholders; effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects. 

• External verifier, program and material development and monitoring & auditing of QMS. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s Degree in education / PGCE, Human Resource Development/ Management of Training, Public Administration / Public Management, Business Management / Administration. 

• 5 Years’ experience in a quality assurance environment, of which 3 years should be at supervisory level within the Public Sector. 

The following will serve as added advantages: 

• A Postgraduate Diploma will be an added advantage. 

• Assessor and/or Moderator Certificate will be an added advantage. 

• ETDP Certificate will be advantageous. 

• Project Management will be an added advantage 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

FASSET seeks a mature and highly credible governance professional with: 

• Planning. 

• Implementation. 

• People Management. 

• Budget/cost conscious and able to work within these parameters. 

• Contract Management. 

• Project management. 

• Compile data sources, employing the collection and analysis of monitoring data.

• Invoice Management. 

• Knowledge of work-based learning regulations. 

• Knowledge of the Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act. 

• Compile monthly SETMIS reporting. 

• Risk management 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE 

Applicants are required to submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications, and professional bodies accreditations to fas.response@dantesa.co.za

The closing date is 19 October 2026 @16:30. All applicants must insert the reference number in the email subject line. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants, and should an applicant not hear from FASSET within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. FASSET reserves the right not to make an appointment or to withdraw the advertisement. Late submissions will not be considered. 

Enquiries may be directed to Mr Karabo Dikgore on telephone number: 011 476 8570. FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection-related processes. 

FASSET applies the principles of Employment Equity, and appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability. People Living with Disabilities (M/F), Coloured (M/F), Indian (M/F), and White Females will receive preference.

ASSISTANT PROGRAMME MANAGER 

Ref: FASSET/APM/2026 

Fixed-Term Contract Until 31 March 2030 

Gauteng

Total Cost to Company: R866 428,21 per annum 

Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) is a Schedule 3A public entity established under the Skills Development Act, 1998, with a mandate to facilitate skills development and transformation within the finance and accounting sector. 

FASSET seeks to appoint a highly accomplished and seasoned Assistant Programme Manager to manage mandatory and discretionary grants, project budgets, and Service Level Agreement targets for the Department of Higher Education and Training. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

The successful candidate will: 

• Monitor and evaluate projects according to legislative requirements and internal policies and procedures; 

• Implement projects by managing the service providers and contractual agreements. 

• Contribute to the overall FASSET targets as indicated by the service level agreement (SLA) with the Department of Higher Education and Training; 

• Attend events, project meetings, employer visits and other stakeholder (government, service provider, professional body, institutions of higher learning and related) forums in own capacity or represent the First Line Manager/s; 

• Provide information necessary for specific compliance activities related to audits 

• (internal, external audits and Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology visits) by, amongst other things, making information readily available during audits. 

• Coordinate the project payments process and liaise with stakeholders on payment-related queries. 

• Assess and monitor project plans 

• Disseminate relevant reports and information to all relevant stakeholders. 

• Manage the data reporting process to the Department of Higher Education and Training. 

• To develop relationships between public training providers and employers to facilitate work exposure for learners in their respective disciplines, especially those participating in FASSET-funded programmes. 

• To support the core function manager/s to achieve targets. 

• Manage the projects department and supervise teams in those projects' units. 

• Manage internal and External audit requests. 

• Manage Mandatory and Discretionary Grants budget and payments. 

• Oversee and manage staff in the projects department. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Degree or BTech at NQF level 7 in Finance or Accounting or Business Management/Administration or Project Management or Public Administration/Management or relevant and equivalent qualification; 

• Postgraduate Diploma will be an added advantage. 

• Minimum of 5 years ' experience within projects, of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level. 

• Exposure in implementation of programmes/projects; 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

FASSET seeks a mature and highly credible governance professional with: 

• Impeccable English verbal and written skills. 

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape 

• Project management skills. 

• Presentation skills. 

• Organisational and coordination skills. 

• Data analysis and interpretation skills. 

• Communication skills, both verbal and written. 

• Computer literacy skills. 

• Advanced working knowledge of technology tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE 

Applicants are required to submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications, and professional bodies accreditations to fas.response@dantesa.co.za

The closing date is 19 October 2026 @16:30. All applicants must insert the reference number in the email subject line. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants, and should an applicant not hear from FASSET within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. FASSET reserves the right not to make an appointment or to withdraw the advertisement. Late submissions will not be considered. 

Enquiries may be directed to Mr Karabo Dikgore on telephone number: 011 476 8570. FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection-related processes.

FASSET applies the principles of Employment Equity, and appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability. People living with Disabilities (M/F), Coloured (M/F), Indian (M/F), and White Females will receive preference.