Job Openings at FASSET

The successful candidate will:

• Serve as principal governance adviser to the Board, Board Committees, CEO and the organisation. 
• Provide strategic guidance on governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and legislative compliance.
• Ensure effective administration and functioning of the Board and Committee structures.
• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of governance frameworks, policies, and governance systems.
• Oversee compliance with the PFMA, King V, SDA, SDLA, applicable legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Board evaluations, induction programmes, governance training, and continuous development initiatives.
• Facilitate sound governance decision-making and implementation oversight.
• Support enterprise risk governance and ethical leadership initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with regulators, stakeholders, executive leadership, and governance structures.
• Ensure accurate and high-quality governance reporting to the Board and relevant stakeholders.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate integrity, discretion, resilience, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate complex governance environments with professionalism and  confidence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• An LLB, chartered secretary, and/or equivalent or relevant qualification at NQF level 8.
• A minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience within governance and/or company secretariat environments.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience serving as a Company Secretary within a SETA OR a public entity environment.
• Or at least 5 years' proven experience serving as a Deputy/Assistant Company 
• Secretary within a SETA or 7 years within a public entity environment. 
• Extensive and practical knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA),King V, Skills Development legislation, governance and compliance frameworks, and Public Sector regulatory environments.
• Active professional membership with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern 
• Africa (CGISA) or any relevant professional body.

The following will serve as an added advantage:

• A Master’s degree.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.

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Main Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of FASSET’s operational functions and programmes.
• Assist CEO with the formulation of strategic plan (SP) and annual performance plan (APP) in order to set comprehensive goals for performance and sustainable growth.
• Drive operational excellence, service delivery, and organisational performance across the organisation.
• Ensure effective implementation of strategic and operational plans aligned to the NSDP, SP and APP commitments.
• Lead institutional performance management and programme delivery at national and provincial levels.
• Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly and annual performance reporting of the core business to ensure compliance with the policy and the national DHET prescripts. 
• Strengthen operational governance, compliance, and accountability in accordance with the PFMA and related legislation.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with DHET, industry stakeholders, professional bodies, employers, and strategic partners.
• Lead organisational transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure sound operational risk management and performance monitoring systems
• Drive alignment between operations, strategy, finance, and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Foster and maintain relationships between the Accounting Authority, CEO, Management, the DHET and other relevant stakeholders that are key to the entity.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant qualification in: Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Operations Management, Strategic Management, or a related or equivalent field (NQF 7 equivalent).
• A minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience at the executive management level or at least 3 years’ proven experience serving as a Chief Operations Officer within a SETA or a public entity environment.
• Proven experience within a SETA or broader skills development/public entity environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the Skills Development legislation, PFMA, Treasury 
• Regulations, King V, governance and compliance frameworks, and public sector performance management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of managing people and performance.

The following will serve as an added advantage:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in: Public Administration, Commerce, Finance,Operations Management, Strategic Management, or a related or equivalent field (NQF 8 equivalent).
• An MBA will be advantageous.
• Active membership to any professional body

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will:

• Provide oversight and coordination of strategic projects, institutional initiatives, and executive deliverables.
• Ensure the effective management of executive reporting, presentations, and submissions to governance and oversight structures.
• Prepare high-level reports and presentations for the Board, Board Committees, DHET, Parliament, and other strategic stakeholders.
• Strengthen organisational governance, risk management, internal control, compliance, and accountability frameworks.
• Oversee organisational policy development, review, standardisation, and implementation.
• Coordinate institutional performance monitoring, reporting, and risk management processes.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and communication across internal and external structures within the office of the CEO.
• Lead and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant qualification in: Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Business administration, or a related or equivalent field (NQF 7 equivalent).
• A minimum of more than 10 years’ experience in the management level.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience at the management level within the SETA environment; or
• At least 3 years’ proven experience serving in the office of the CEO within the SETA or a public entity environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the Skills Development legislation, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King V, governance and compliance frameworks, and public sector performance management systems.

The following will serve as an added advantage:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in: Public Administration, Commerce, Finance,Business administration, or a related or equivalent field (NQF 8 equivalent).
• An MBA will be advantageous.
• Active membership to any professional body

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The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of finance, supply chain management, budgeting, financial reporting, and asset management functions in compliance with GRAP, PFMA Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislative prescripts.
• Assist the CEO with the formulation of the strategic plan (SP) and annual performance plan (APP) in order to set comprehensive goals for performance and sustainable growth.
• Develop and implement financial and supply chain management strategies aligned to organisational objectives and legislative requirements.
• Ensure sound financial governance, internal controls, compliance, and risk management across the organisation.
• Lead the preparation and management of interim and annual Financial Statements, management accounts, mid-year and annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports, as well as the procurement plan.
• Oversee levy income management, grant disbursements, cash flow management, investments, and working capital optimisation.
• Oversee and lead in the development and monitoring of the implementation of finance and supply chain management policies and procedures in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations in order to ensure sound financial management.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP standards, SARS requirements, and all relevant legislative frameworks.
• Provide strategic financial advice and support to the CEO, Executive Management, Board, and Board Committees.
• Lead audit processes and ensure effective implementation of audit findings and recommendations.
• Drive financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen financial performance monitoring, reporting, and governance systems across the organisation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Accounting Authority, CEO, DHET, 
• Auditor-General South Africa, National Treasury, service providers, and other strategic stakeholders.
• Advise the CEO and Accounting Authority on all matters that may have adverse financial implications for the organisation. 
• Lead and develop high-performing finance and supply chain management teams.
• Quality assures all submissions to the CEO’s Office and ultimately the Board structures.
• Monitor the operation of the accounting systems, controls, and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the financial information.
• Manage and guide in compliance with Section 51 of the PFMA to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting or Finance and a qualified Chartered Accountant, CA (SA).
• Active membership with a professional body
• Minimum of 10 years management experience, of which 5 years must be at a management level within the public sector at the CFO level.
• Extensive experience in the public sector will be advantageous.

The following will serve as an added advantage:

• A Master's Degree will be advantageous.