Specialist: Research and Innovation (C3) at merSETA

Purpose:

• This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating partnerships and innovation projects within the unit. It involves managing the full lifecycle of these partnerships, guiding stakeholders through processes and deliverables, and solving problems using innovative approaches.

Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate unit partnerships and innovation projects.
• Manage the initiation, implementation, and closure of partnerships comprehensively.
• Actively participate in and support internal stakeholders to attain merSETA objectives.
• Assist in internal processes related to the evaluation and verification of Discretionary Grants applications.
• Verify that all documentary evidence aligns with the organization's annual performance plan.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on Technical Indicator Descriptors in merSETA’s Annual Performance Plan.
• Review learner registrations on the Learner Management System accurately and promptly.
• Approve or reject registrations and provide timely and pertinent feedback for reasons behind rejections.
• Assess the accuracy and compliance of evidence from project deliverables.
• Forecast expected expenses for unit activities and regularly monitor project budgets.
• Review submitted payment requisitions and invoices, making recommendations to management.
• Submit commitment schedules monthly.
• Maintain precise records of commitment schedules.
• Manage the performance development plans of subordinates.

Qualifications and Experience

• A 3-year Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 7

Level qualification that matches a Bachelor’s degree in these areas:

• Business Administration/Management
• Project Management
• Commerce
• Social Sciences
• Skills Development/Training
• 3 years’ project management/administration experience in research, innovation or skills development projects in a SETA or public sector environment

Advantageous
Honors degree (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification that matches an honors/postgraduate degree in one of these areas:

• Business Administration/Management
• Project Management
• Commerce
• Social Sciences
• Skills Development/Training
• More than 3 years’ project management/administration experience in research, innovation or skills development projects in a SETA or public sector environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Customer Service Orientation skills
• Analysis and Problem-Solving skills
• Project Management Skills
• Presentation skills
• Attention to Detail
• Must have own legally registered transport in good condition