LGSETA Chief Executive Officer at Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority - LGSETA

Minimum Qualifications and Relevant Experience Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in Financial Management, Accounting, Education, Training & Development or Management and Governance, Business leadership or Public Administration or relevant postgraduate qualification. A master’s degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in senior management with at least five (5) years at Executive Management level.
• Public sector and/or Local Government sector experience, along with proven strategic leadership in a complex organization, will be highly advantageous. Knowledge and proven experience in sound financial management and accounting for a large organization.

Key Responsibilities and Competences

• The CEO will report to and account to the LGSETA Accounting Authority and execute all delegated functions in accordance with LGSETA policies and the Delegation of Authority. The CEO will be expected to, among others, drive and effectively implement the following responsibilities:
• Governance & Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, ethics, and integrity. Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and policies (Skills Development Act, PFMA, National Treasury regulations, etc.) and implement sound risk management and internal controls. Maintain accountability by regularly reporting to the Accounting Authority and oversight bodies on the SETA’s performance.
• Ensure Effective Organizational Risk Management, alignment between strategy, policy and risk management. Ensure the effectiveness of the combined assurance functions. Implement the necessary systems, process, and provide the required resources for effective enterprise risk management. The CEO will provide strategic and operational support to all governance structures, ensuring the effective functioning and execution of their responsibilities.
• Strategic and Change Leadership: Provide visionary and change leadership to guide and direct the sector towards meeting its mandate and objectives. Implement the LGSETA’s long-term strategy in line with national skills development goals (NSDP 2030). Ensure the effective implementation of Accounting Authority decisions and organizational plans, programs, and initiatives to achieve its vision, mission, and objectives. Champion change management in all aspects that require change management implementation to minimize resistance that may lead to implementation delays.
• Financial Management: Oversee the financial health of the SETA, including budgeting, grant disbursement, resource allocation and financial controls. Ensure PFMA and Treasury Regulations compliance, robust audit outcomes, and value-for money in operations and risk management to meet organisational objectives and targets.
• Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day operations to deliver core business functions and achieve annual performance targets. Oversee sector skills planning, learning programmes, quality assurance, and stakeholder support functions in line with DHET and other statutory bodies’ guidelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain relationships with Parliamentary structures, the Executive Authority, DHET, the National Skills Authority, other SETAs, public and private sector employers, labour constituencies, training providers and institutions, community organisations, and all other relevant constituencies. Function as the principal ambassador of LGSETA and ensure effective communication and consultation with all LGSETA Stakeholders and Constituencies.
• People & Culture: Lead, mentor and inspire the LGSETA team to foster a high- performance, inclusive culture. Oversee human capital management, recruitment, development and retention of critical skills.o Technology advancement for innovative and agile service delivery: Ensure the advancement of technology and automation of business processes to constituent organizations for effective service delivery.
• Sector Skills Planning, Strategic Planning, Annual performance planning and organizational operational planning and execution: Lead the development of the plans in accordance with the requirements and oversee implementation of the plans across all constituencies and delivery sites.
• Performance Monitoring, Execution, and Reporting: Ensure the SETA meets or exceeds its targets in the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan. Provide timely and accurate performance, compliance, financial, and any other relevant reports as required, and implement corrective actions in a timely manner where necessary.