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Job Purpose:

• To provide administrative and technical support in the execution of the day-to-day organisation of performance monitoring, reporting, and evaluation functions. This includes assisting with data collection, verification, consolidation, and reporting to ensure compliance with departmental and national performance frameworks, such as the GWM&E system, the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), the Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Operational Plans. Additionally, provide support in monitoring and evaluating programme performance against set targets. The successful incumbent will report directly to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and is expected to develop strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. The position is based at the ETDP SETA Head Office in Johannesburg.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Administration/Management or Public Management
• At least 2 years of performance, monitoring, and evaluation-related administrative experience, preferably in data management, performance reporting, or administrative support in a monitoring and evaluation environment within the public sector or public entity.
• Experience in data extraction, conversion, and analysis to support performance monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of DPME and DHET performance reporting frameworks and systems will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Skills Development legislation and related regulations.
• Sound understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles, methodologies, and practices.
• General understanding of database management and system integration/interfacing
• Basic experience and understanding of the Government-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System (GWMES).
• Familiarity with national frameworks and plans such as MTDP, APPs, SPs, and Operational Plans
• Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with database/reporting tools.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines under challenging circumstances.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), with strong interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Collect, capture, and maintain performance information data in line with DPME’s performance monitoring systems.
• Assist in coordinating performance reporting activities across business units.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual organisational performance reports.
• Assist in compiling relevant reports and performance feedback mechanisms to evaluate project performance and share best practices.
• Collaborate with the Data Analyst to perform data analysis, validation, and reconciliation of data submissions (e.g., quarterly performance reports, learner MIS, files).
• Identify data gaps, errors, and recommend systems or process improvements.
• Support the implementation of the M&E Plan, including development of related processes and reporting activities.
• Maintain M&E-related databases and systems (e.g., AIMS, eQPRS, internal dashboards).
• Ensure all performance evidence and reports are correctly filed (electronically and physically) and comply with POPIA
• and internal records management policies.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for M&E workshops, performance reviews, training, and audits.
• Manage internal audit requests and facilitate the submission of validation reports to the CEO and DHET.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration between the PM&R Unit and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide overall administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient functioning of the PM&R Unit.
• Perform any other related administration duties as delegated by the Line Manager.

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Job Purpose:

• Manage the implementation, monitoring, and contract management of Constituencies projects as approved, through collaboration with all relevant functions in the organisation to ensure the successful commencement and completion of projects. Additionally, establish and maintain the optimal representation of the ETDP SETA to allow the effective implementation of projects and serve as a contact point for ETDP SETA stakeholders and constituencies. The successful incumbent will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and will develop a strong working relationship with the ETDP SETA stakeholder, constituency and other business units within the ETDP SETA. The position is based at the ETDPSETA Head Office in Johannesburg.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Business Management/ Administration or Public Management/Administration or Project Management qualification.
• A postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Business Management/ Administration or Public Management /Administration or Project Management will be an added advantage.
• A recognised Project Management certificate would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ proven experience in the skills development or Education, Training, and Development (ETD) sector, preferably in project and programme management roles involving complex skills development initiatives, with at least three (3) years’ experience at a management level.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodology and practices.
• Proven track record in managing project finance and experience of financial management for non-financial managers, including budgeting.
• Proven track record in driving execution and optimising performance.
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of regulatory and legislative framework within the SETA landscape, PFMA, skills development processes, including the quality management system of learnerships and skills programmes.
• Ability to plan and manage people, processes and systems.
• Excellent proven report writing skills, facilitation and presentation skills
• Advanced computer skills and an ability to work with data
• Sound time management and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing people and performance.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to different provinces nationally are mandatory.

Personal attributes and Skills required

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Management and supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels of the organisation and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Time management and teamwork.
• Interpersonal relations skills, adaptability and flexibility.
• Decision-making, creativity/Innovation, and conflict management.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation and report writing skills.
• Sound report-writing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, implement and deliver on defined key results areas as informed in the ETDP SETA Annual Performance Plan and the Operational Plan.
• Manage, develop, implement, and oversee best practices for delivering skills development projects within the
• Constituencies and stakeholders by defining and documenting policies and processes of the project lifecycle to deliver projects according to plan and within budget
• Set up fit-for-purpose Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and oversee their implementation.
• Oversee the business planning for the Constituency Support Unit, developing tactics as well as measuring and evaluating the results of all activities and accurately reporting the unit's results.
• Set objectives, strategies, tactics and plans to build professional relationships with all key constituencies, providers and other stakeholders.
• Initiate skills development programmes across all constituencies.
• Ensure effective communication to all constituencies, providers and other stakeholders that are determined from time to time.
• Facilitate constituency workshops for information sharing on SETA developments and data gathering for research purposes.
• Develop and manage the effective implementation of national ETDP SETA skills programmes, including providing leadership in the needs identification with stakeholders, budget management, contract management and evaluation and reporting to relevant bodies to ensure that programmes are effectively managed within the context of the ETDP
• SETA Strategy and Annual Performance Plan.
• Develop and oversee the operational framework for all skills development programmes to enhance the capacity of constituencies and other stakeholders, ensuring effective implementation of the ETDP SETA strategy and Annual Performance Plan.
• Identify and support constituencies by analysing needs and facilitating and coordinating capacity building initiatives for these constituencies.
• Manage the overall operations, deliverables, and outcomes of the Constituency Support Unit.
• Ensure high standards of quality, transparency, and accountability across all key processes and objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership in analysing constituency needs and contribute to the development of responsive and relevant learning programme strategies.
• Facilitate national-level forums to enable project partners, participants, and staff to share insights, reflect on progress, and revise project strategies collaboratively.
• Oversee the identification and analysis of lessons learned from current skills development practices within constituencies through ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and impact analysis.
• Manage all tasks and responsibilities aligned with the scope and nature of the role to support the effective implementation of the ETDP SETA strategy.
• Ensure delivery of quality products and services in accordance with Service Level Agreements and constituencies' expectations.
• Implement stakeholder and constituency recommendations to enhance programme relevance and impact.
• Compile accurate, standardised reports and feedback to reflect the current performance and progress of the Constituency Support Unit.
• Develop competencies of subordinate staff through formal and informal training, coaching and counselling, leading to productivity maximization.
• Perform all duties related to the objectives of this role, as required and delegated.

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Job Purpose:

• The SCM Specialist will develop and maintain the supply chain management system and oversee the overall supply chain management operations, including demand, acquisition, logistics, disposal, performance, and risk management. The incumbent will also review the supply chain management performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain. The successful applicant will be based in the ETDP SETA Offices in Johannesburg and will report to the SCM Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management or Procurement Management or Purchasing Management.
• A postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management or Procurement Management or Purchasing Management would be an added advantage.
• A professional membership with CIPS would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a Supply Chain Management environment in procurement or sourcing processes and in Contract Management roles, of which three (3) years must be at the management level in the public sector or public entity procurement environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management, internal controls, budgeting, and internal and external audit processes.
• Extension experience in contract management, financial analysis and procurement process.
• In-depth specialist knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Preferential
• Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), PPR, B-BBEE Act and Supply Chain Management Framework and other legislation impacting the organisation's compliance requirements.
• Extensive experience in logistical support, market research, preferential procurement, and Bid committee processes and practices.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Packages) with high written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with people at all organisational levels and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to analyse situations and arrive at the best possible solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Negotiation Skills, mediation and diplomacy to eliminate conflicts
• The ability to work in a team of people at various levels for optimal goal achievement.

Competencies, Personal Attributes and Skills required

• Business acumen with a solid understanding of business ethics and how supply chain functions align with the organisation’s overall strategy
• Analytical thinking and planning
• Management and supervision skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with people at all levels in the organisation and maintain professional relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and find swift, effective solutions to supply chain challenges.
• Time management and teamwork.
• Interpersonal relations skills, adaptability and flexibility.
• Confidentiality, ethics, integrity and professionalism
• Decision-making, creativity/Innovation, conflict management and negotiation skills that best benefit from deals with suppliers and partners.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation and report writing skills.
• Sound report-writing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and consolidation of the Demand Management and Procurement Plans for the ETDP SETA.
• Review procurement requests to ensure alignment with the approved Annual Procurement Plan and availability of budget.
• Manage the implementation of Supply Chain Management processes, including Demand Management, Acquisition Management, and Logistics Management.
• Oversee procurement of goods and services, assets, resources acquisition and optimisation in the organisation.
• Identify the preference points system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of the preferential procurement policy and objective.
• Oversee that an effective bid/quotation process is implemented and maintained in accordance with the ETDP SETA policies and procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirements.
• Coordinate the placement of the advert and all required documents on the ETDP SETA website, Government Gazette and relevant media.
• Coordinate the bid briefing session when required.
• Establish guidance in the implementation of the ETDP SETA sourcing strategy.
• Manage the ETDP SETA Prospective Provider Database
• Participate and provide appropriate support and advice to the Bid Specification and/or Evaluation Committee.
• Formulate and monitor SCM policy implementation and reforms in the SCM environment.
• Conduct reference and compliance checks on the recommended providers by the BEC.
• Report on supply chain management information as required to internal and external stakeholders and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) performance monitoring and evaluation system.
• Manage and respond to bid-related queries, including publishing query summaries on the official website.
• Compile and maintain accurate monthly and quarterly SCM reports in compliance with National Treasury and
• Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) requirements.
• Coordinate and support audit processes by ensuring timely submission of required documentation to the AuditorGeneral and internal auditors.
• Lead and manage the SCM Unit, including staff supervision and implementation of the performance management system.
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the SCM Manager as and when needed.

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Job Purpose:

• The Manager of Sector Skills Planning and Research is responsible for providing a high-quality research capacity to ETDP SETA related to Education, Training, and Development (ETD). This includes ensuring that a skills-planning system is in place and that ETD Sector Skills Plans align with an agreed-upon sector strategy addressing skills needs in the ETD sector. Additionally, the appointee will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other senior management to promote integration and coordination of needs-based training in the ETD sector through the development of a Sector Skills Plan (SSP) and Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) to monitor, evaluate, and report on implementation against these plans, as well as manage and coordinate research. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position is based at the ETDP SETA Head Office in Johannesburg.

Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate Degree (NQF Level 8) or equivalent in Public Administration/ Social Science / Education and Training/Economics /Research/ Business Administration or Business Management.
• A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Business Administration or Business Leadership will be advantageous.
• At least 8 years’ experience working within a strategic planning and research environment, of which 5 years should be at a management / supervisory level.
• SETA experience would be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in research, strategic planning, and the education and training sector, including exposure to skills development initiatives.
• Advanced experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Proven experience in data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Good understanding of research methods and approach.
• Experience in managing and leading staff.
• Experience in preparing and delivering against agreed plans and budgets.
• Sound knowledge, understanding and experience of Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, National
• Skills Development Plan, National Qualifications Framework Act, SETA Grant Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and other applicable regulations.
• Vast knowledge and understanding of research protocols and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Computer literate, particularly in using the MS suite of programs, with good report writing and data analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Required to work extensive hours and meet deadlines.
• The incumbent may be required to travel as and when necessary and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Personal Attributes, Competencies and Skills

• Strategic Capability and leadership skills
• Stakeholder Management and relations
• Research and Analysis
• Financial and Budget development and management
• Programme and Project Management skills
• People Management
• Business Writing Skills and the ability to design, develop, and implement research and evaluation procedures and programmes.
• Analyse, abstract and transform data and concepts from a range of sources.
• Critically review, consolidate, or extend areas of information.
• Analyse labour market trends and forecast labour demand and supply issues, utilising labour market analysis methodologies and best practice
• Create meaningful reports based on abstracted data
• Consult and develop relevant networks and partnerships
• Be proactive in the identification of research projects
• A team worker with good interpersonal skills

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, administrative and leadership to the SSP and Research division of the ETDP SETA.
• Design and develop the Strategy and research unit business operational plans and budget, which will feed into the
• Strategic Support organizational strategy and help achieve the ETDP SETA objectives.
• Manage and oversee the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan and the Annual Performance Plan.
• Manage, monitor, control and evaluate Research and Planning unit implementation plans.
• Lead all aspects of qualitative and quantitative research, including study design and tool development, to identify and manage research projects that enhance skills development in the sector.
• Develops policies and processes to sustain viable and responsive research and information dissemination, supporting the ETD sector's skills development and programme implementation.
• Ensure that all research unit deliverables meet the required standards of depth and accuracy of information produced.
• Manage the production and updating of the Annual Sector Skills Plans and ensure that information on scarce and critical skills is communicated to all stakeholders.
• Plan, oversee, and evaluate WSPs and ATRs submitted by all ETD sectors to inform the development of the Sector Skills Plan on an annual basis. Manage the analysis process and produce reports on received WSPs and ATRs.
• Ensure the development and capacitation of disadvantaged and marginalised constituencies and organisations to ensure support and transformation is demonstrated
• Establish partnerships with research institutions to develop the Sector Skills Plan, which will contain lists ofoccupational shortages (scarce skills) and skills gaps (critical/top-up skills) on an annual basis.
• Strategically manage the development and maintenance of the ETDP SETA strategic, annual performance, and work planning policies, regime, and instrument.
• Manage research that informs the development and implementation of the Sector Skills Plan, the Strategic Plan, and the Annual Performance Plan.
• Manage and oversee the data analysis, validation, and capture in an integrated database accessible to all constituencies and stakeholders. Ensure that commissioned research is appropriately managed to deliver the desired outputs on time and within budget.
• Drive and oversee the conducting of sectional technical and analytical research of the sector skills environment.
• Ensure the development of relevant research design procedures.
• Oversee the development of research plans, proposals, and terms of reference for ETDP SETA projects.
• Ensure and compile quality research reports for submission to relevant stakeholders to inform key decision-making.
• Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of guidelines and policies to ensure the implementation of processes and procedures and to ensure sufficient resources for the smooth running of the Strategy & Research unit.
• Manage risk pertaining to the Sector Skills Planning and Research sub-division operations.
• Build and lead an effective and cohesive team by effectively managing divisional resources.
• Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed-upon objectives.
• Provide relevant and specialised support and advice to applicable stakeholders and provincial offices
• Effectively communicate planning objectives, organizational performance indicators and performance outcomes to internal stakeholders.
• Perform any other additional tasks assigned and required by the Chief Executive Officer.