Job Vacancies 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
   

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Purpose:

• To facilitate and implement the merSETA Client Services strategy, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction while increasing and improving access to training in order to promote skills development and to redress imbalances.

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

• Guide and support companies to developing, implementing and monitoring mandatory grants
• Assist and support enterprises to comply with merSETA quality assurance and workplace approval policies to meet SAQA requirements
• Manage, promote, and support participation in training partnerships and learning interventions in line with agreed regional and individual targets
• Monitor all learning interventions to ensure continuous progress provide guidance and support to employers where gaps are identified
• Promote and support participation in merSETA project initiatives and services
• Support capacity-building initiatives
• Compile accurate and timely reports
• Identify, support and market the development of best-practice kits and packs, sustainable community-based programmes including rural and farm areas, as well as providers where there is need
• Assist companies in all categories to claim mandatory grants
• Identify suitable companies to participate in discretionary grants as per prescribed criteria, including but not limited to recommending discretionary grant funding and implementing MoA’s

Qualifications and Experience

• A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields, or an equivalent NQF
• Level 6 qualification that matches a 3-year Diploma in these areas:
• Engineering Studies
• Business Studies
• Administration
• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Development/Training
• Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development
• Practices (ODETD) or related field
• 4 years’ experience in client liaison environment and be competent in any technical field related to manufacturing and engineering sector

Advantageous

• A Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields or an equivalent NQF

Level 7 qualification that matches a Bachelor's Degree in these areas:

• Engineering Studies
• Business Studies
• Administration
• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Development/Training
• Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development
• Practices (ODETD) or related field
• Qualified Artisan
• 5 years’ experience in a client liaison and technical environment with a solid direct training experience will be considered an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong collaboration and project management skills
• Effective relationship management
• Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Office and related applications)
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Sound knowledge of industry
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the Skills Development and related legislation
• A valid driver’s license
• Must have own legally registered transport in good condition