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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to fulfill the following key responsibilities: 

Strategic Leadership & Operational Performance 

• Aligning operational strategies with merSETA’s objectives and the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP). 
• Ensuring achievement of performance targets in line with the Service Level Agreement with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). 

Governance & Compliance 

• Overseeing adherence to the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other legislative frameworks. 
• Driving corporate governance practices across operational activities. 

Stakeholder Management 

• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including levy-paying and non-levy-paying companies. 
• Representing merSETA at strategic forums to promote its objectives.  

Programme & Project Oversight 

• Monitoring the implementation of key programmes and projects at national and provincial levels. 
• Ensuring alignment between regional operations, strategy, and finance. 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Leading and inspiring a high-performing team across operational areas. 
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement and skills transfer.  

Financial Management 

• Managing the Operations budget in compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. 
• Ensuring robust systems to mitigate irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure. 

Risk & Innovation 

• Identifying and mitigating risks to operational performance. 
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement for enhanced service delivery. 

Knowledge Management & Communication 

• Promoting knowledge-sharing and organizational learning. 
• Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and staff. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements: 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Honours/Postgraduate qualification or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification in Business Management, Finance, Administration, Law, Leadership, Social Sciences, Research, or a relevant field. 

Advantageous Qualifications 

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 9 in a relevant field. 

Minimum Experience 

• 10 years of Management experience in an operations or strategic support role within the public sector, of which 5 years must have been at a Senior Management level. 
• Proven leadership, strategy development, and stakeholder relationship management experience. 
• Proven track record of leadership and successful project implementation. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data to inform decision-making. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams. 

Advantageous Experience 

• Direct exposure to the SETA landscape, including its regulatory framework, operational processes, and sector-specific challenges. 
• Knowledge of all SETA business portfolios and cross-functional awareness. 

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Key Responsibilities 

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

• Ensure that stakeholder relationships are developed and enhanced to optimally service the needs of the merSETA skills development ecosystem in accordance with merSETA’s strategic obligations, priorities and governance framework. 
• Develop appropriate policies, procedures, guidelines and plans in line with the merSETA governance framework in support of the unit’s function related services and products. 
• Establish programme planning that ensures that all grant awarded programmes and projects are planned and managed for effective execution with various role players within the merSETA skills development ecosystem. 
• Monitor programme and project commitments to ensure that they are implemented and managed within approved regulatory and policy framework whilst adhering to corporate governance principles and legal compliance. 
• Provide appropriate oversight of the information system, end to end, i.e. meaning from applications, to awards, contract commitments, monitoring, disbursements, deviations, termination and close out. 
• Drive effective execution of the operational risk strategy and framework aligned to the mandatory and discretionary grant management functions. 
• Oversee the development and preparation of grants related reports for management structures and statutory requirements. 
• Lead and manage the grants management team and create a supportive environment and provide leadership around expected standards of professionalism and quality of output in the unit. 
• Oversee and manage the evaluation of mandatory grants ensuring compliance to grants regulations.
• Oversee and manage Discretionary Grants Project disbursement and claims processes and provide recommendations on Discretionary Grants project disbursements, ensuring that merSETA targets are met through Discretionary Grants. 
• Oversee the disbursement of Discretionary Grants in accordance with approved agreements for programmes and projects implemented by the Client Services business unit/Regions. 
• Chair the Discretionary Grants process for Evaluations Committee. 
• Ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions to ensure the continuous delivery on merSETA’s performance targets. 
• Ensure that the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously support merSETA’s performance and delivery against set objectives. 
• Manage and control effective utilization of the grants management budget and ensure cost effective utilization and control of the budget. 
• Continuously track, monitor and measure the merSETA’s grants management results and performance against set sales standards and targets. 
• Build a capable grants management team in the form of skilled people, in all areas and with sound business processes in place. 
• Professional visible representation of the merSETA, ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the company values. 
• Provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to enhance merSETA’s performance in the short and medium- term. 
• Continuously provide feedback and communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed. 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge ensuring benchmarking against best practice and a team that is informed of new developments and initiatives.  

Qualifications and Experience 

• Honours degree or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification in Business Administration/ Management / Public Administration /Finance Management or related field. 
• Master’s degree or equivalent NQF Level 9 qualification in Business Administration/Management / Public Administration /Finance Management or related field be an added advantage. 
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience within grants management, fund administration or related field within skills development, or government funding mechanisms, 5 of which should be at management level. 
• 5 years’ experience in Grants Management, fund administration or related field 
• Experience in a skills development or government funding mechanisms environment is essential. 
• 8 years or more experience within grants management, fund administration or related field within skills development, or government funding mechanisms environment will serve as an advantage. 

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Key Responsibilities 

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

• Design pages for print and digital so that information is easy to find, read and understand. 
• Gather relevant facts for all projects to ensure that all the variables communicate the correct information. 
• Assist the Specialist in the completion of design projects and tasks. 
• Prepare rough layout for review and approval of concept. 
• Create the final layout by pasting the completed copy and artwork. 
• Design graphic content, layouts, illustrations and infographics. 
• Update and publish content and information on the company website. 
• Perform photography duties for the merSETA internal and external stakeholders. 
• Analyse promotional material artwork before production to ensure it is aligned to the merSETA Corporate Identity. 
• Review external content drafts and liaise with the specialist to ensure quality. 
• Generate fresh graphic design concepts and ideas for the merSETA. 
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and any other reports as required. 
• Provide administrative support and perform adhoc duties on request.  

Qualifications and Experience 

• 3-year National Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in Graphic Design or in the related field. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 in Graphic Design or related field is advantageous. 
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in Graphic Design role or in the related field.