SETA Funded Programs Coordinator at University of Venda

Requirements:

• Matric plus relevant qualification coupled with at least 5 years’ experience managing  SETA-funded programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the SETA landscape and Discretionary Grant funding application processes.
• The incumbent must have a good understanding and knowledge of legislation governing skills development.
• Ability to plan, control and organise work and take own initiative.
• Financial management and administrative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Computer skills (Master MS Excel) and an ability to work with data.
• Sound facilitation and presentation skills.
• Data analysis, interpretation and accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Sound report-writing skills.

Duties of funded programmes such as learnerships, internships, and bursaries include:

• Managing the application process and ensuring that all applications are processed efficiently and within the given timeframe.
• Coordinate interviews with potential candidates for learnerships, internships, or bursaries.
• Manage funding contracts between the organization and external stakeholders, such as the SETAs, NSF, or donor organizations. Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the funding agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of all learnerships, internships, and bursaries that are currently running or that have been completed. Track progress against the agreed objectives and measure the program's effectiveness.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to SETA Academic Support program to recipients’ learners. The incumbent must play a critical role in ensuring that they receive the support they need to complete the program successfully.
• Monitor and evaluate the learnerships, internships, or bursary programs to ensure that they are meeting their objectives.
• Compliance and reporting with the requirements of the various funding organizations. Ensure that all reports are submitted on time and are accurate.
• Relationship Management with external stakeholders, such as training providers or funding organizations to ensure mutually beneficial and that the interests of the organization are well represented.
• Assist with other learning and development duties such as WSP/ATR