Latest Vacancies at W&RSETA

The role of this position is to:

• To lead, the Supply Chain Department within W&RSETA to support the strategic objectives of W&RSETA as well as to comply with the Public Finance Managing Act (PFMA), this includes all Treasury Regulations; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act; overseeing all activities relating to Procurement Committees. 
• To ensure that all W&RSETA contracts are properly managed, legally sound, do not expose W&RSETA to any unnecessary legal issues and that W&RSETA gets value for money on all its contracts.

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:

• Relationships developed and enhanced to optimally service business needs in accordance with W&RSETA strategic plan and taking cognisance of all stakeholder and legislative requirements
• Management advised on compliance related issues, guidance provide as per client request and in accordance with developed Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs)
• SCM strategies developed, compliant and supportive of NSDS and W&RSETA strategic business plan
• Strategy implementation monitored, measured, reported on, corrective actions recommended and implemented
• Senior Management advised regarding appropriate action steps to support strategy roll out and complying with PFMA
• Relevant policies, procedures and systems identified, developed or reviewed and implemented as required in accordance with legislation and best practice.
• Quality Management System (QMS) implemented, monitored and functioning optimally in department
• Supply Chain strategy implemented and aligned with W&RSETA strategy and legally compliant e.g., BEE requirements.
• Contracts are drafted in compliance to the best legal practice and principles in line with all other applicable legislation.
• Statutory reports compiled and submitted in accordance with legislative requirements, on time, complete and accurate
• Management reports compiled and submitted in accordance with business requirements
• Financial control measures developed, implement and monitored, corrective action taken to ensure audit compliance, adhering to good governance principles and the PFMA
• Oversee the effective running of the supply chain unit to ensure compliance and enhanced service delivery
• Oversee the effective running of the contracts management unit, ensuring that the legal contracts are vetted, aligned to the TOR, in compliance to laws and regulations
• Provide support to the contract management process and give guidance where required
• Provide support to end-user departments to effectively manage their contracts and performance of the service providers
• Budget developed meets requirements in respect of strategic roll out and set in accordance with PFMA and other guiding legislation
• Monthly budget monitored, variances identified, reported and rectified as per W&RSETA financial guidelines
• Cost benefit analysis carried out and expenditure optimally structured
• Capacity building and information sharing initiatives implement and carried out against objectives and as per client requirements
• Team performance managed as per performance contracts and set targets
• Team developed and appropriately skilled to perform optimally
• Other departments engaged to adhere to relevant policies and procedures in the utilisation of support services to ensure good governance
• Keep up to date with latest job-related information by attending short courses, workshops, reading, visiting websites and engaging with peers to broaden knowledge

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification Requirement: Under-graduate qualification in either Commercial Law; Accounting/Finance Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• Ideal Qualification Requirement: Postgraduate in Commercial Law; Accounting; Accounting or Finance Management; Supply Chain Management Qualification (Degree, Diploma or Certificate) or other related qualification
• Over 6 years in total at a senior management level, developing and maintaining controls & policies in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience Required: Supply Chain Management Experience and/or Contracts Management Experience.

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The role of this position is to:

• The primary role will be to facilitate, efficiently coordinate, and manage all aspects of the SETA's research agenda, research information, research data gathering, and implementation of an innovation strategy.
• This includes overseeing the SETA’s Research Leadership Chairs and undertaking the research and data collation when supporting the development of a high-quality Sector Skills Plan (SSP), Strategic Plan (SP), Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Provincial Skills Plans (PSP) for the wholesale and retail sector. Additionally, the position entails a significant contribution to supporting the strategic planning processes and ensuring a cohesive alignment with organisational objectives.

Key Performance Areas will include but not be limited to the following:

• To facilitate, with efficiency and effectiveness the coordination of all aspects of the SETA’s research, intelligence, and data gathering.
• To research, design, and support the implementation of an innovation strategy agenda ensuring the utilization of credible stakeholder processes and procedures, across the wholesale and retail sector.
• To plan a high-quality research process efficiently and effectively in support of the SSP, SP, APP, and PSP for the wholesale and retail sector, ensuring the required inputs, information, and all data are included to deliver on the stakeholder needs and requirements.
• To conduct SSP workshops, focus group sessions, and employer interviews as part of the research in support of the SSP, SP, and APP update process.
• To conduct employer interviews to support the development of Occupations in Demand and the verification thereof.
• To conduct research and determine through the use of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies the ‘Hard-To-Fill- Vacancies’(HTFV) and Sectorial Priority Occupations, compile and submit reports to DHET by the deadline and provide an analysis and the supporting data.
• To liaise with various SETA business units about research data informing All Strategic plans across the SETA.
• To develop a Research communication, marketing, and publication strategy for the SETA across the wholesale and retail sectors.
• To communicate with and provide research feedback to stakeholders on HTFV and Sectorial Priority Occupations.
• To keep stakeholders and provinces informed and up-to-date on the Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) and assist with queries.
• To develop, implement, and monitor the SETA research plan, ensuring optimal return on investment for the SETA and all operations.
• To conceptualise, design, and implement approved research projects and other related ad hoc projects ensuring optimal value and performance for the SETA.
• To continuously conduct tracer and impact studies to monitor and track the skills development interventions and return on investment for the sector and when required improve or implement corrections timeously.
• To provide support in coordinating and aligning research projects with the overall organisational strategy.
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic objectives are met through innovative research approaches.
• To perform a detailed analysis of the wholesale and retail sector to accurately forecast SETA’s needs and requirements in the future and translate these needs and requirements into viable solutions.
• To ensure knowledge-sharing, documentation of information, and publication of information and research outcomes are up to date with developments in the sector.
• To ensure optimal exploitation of research opportunities aligned with National imperatives.
• To ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions across the SETA.
• To ensure continuous delivery of SETA’s research and innovation performance targets.
• To build, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with All strategic research partners ensuring that the industry remains at the cutting edge of research and innovation.
• To efficiently and effectively manage research and innovation a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with strategic partners thereby ensuring that the sector benefits from research undertaken and the implementation of an innovation strategy.
• To manage and control the effective utilization of the research budget.
• To ensure adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures, and the relevant legislation.
• To be a professional representative of the SETA, and ensure all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the SETA values.
• To maintain professional and technical knowledge ensuring benchmarking against state-of-the-art practices and informed of new developments and initiatives.
• To provide formal, standard reporting and feedback ensuring accurate, up-to-date reflection of status.
• To investigate different initiatives and conduct impact analysis, to determine the viability of different initiatives.
• To effectively plan, coordinate, manage, and execute ad hoc projects.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social /Management/ Economic Sciences/Monitoring Evaluation
• An NQF 8 or higher qualification and/or will be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in a research and development environment.
• Proven track record in the ability to facilitate workshops and focus group sessions
• Proven track record in report writing for an academic audience
• Keep abreast of new developments and strategies in the sector
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of all regulatory and legislative frameworks within the SETA landscape

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The role of this position is to:

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data and generating reports

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:

• Implement sound financial management in line with PFMA and any other applicable government policies
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information
• Check, approve and post accounts payable vouchers before effecting payments for discretionary and admin
• Verify EFT reports against payment group before releasing to cash focus
• Manage and review payroll data, statutory and other payroll returns for example . South African Revenue Services, South African Reserve Bank
• Manage the fixed assets additions/disposals and calculate monthly depreciations accurately and process journals; ensure the monthly reconciliation thereof
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheets accounts
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements of the W&RSETA
• Ensure weekly bank reconciliations are accurately executed
• Review adjusting journal entries on the financial system and ensure that it supported by appropriateevidence
• Ensure interest accrued from call accounts is accurately accounted for
• Ensure accurate payment of invoices within 30 (thirty) days
• Verify debit orders against rental agreements against relevant supporting documents
• Provide information for internal and external audits
• Prepare all relevant financial reports within stipulated time-frames
• Ensure the relevant monthly reports, DHET and National Treasury quarterly reports are produced
• through close liaisons with the project specialist, financial officers in the provinces and provinces
• Ensure efficient use of SETA financial resources and assets, risk management and fraud prevention
• Ensure compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Report any irregular and unlawful deviation from prescribed standards and conditions
• Ensure efficient management and interpretation of applicable legislation
• Adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures, PFMA and relevant legislation
• Review the work of the team and ensure overall supervision of the administration and processing work within the team
• Supervise, guide, coach, motivate and performance manage team
• Ensure the maintenance of complete and proper records of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Assist with preparations for the internal and external audits
• Ensure all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the SETA values
• Effective, professional communication and dialogue with all Stakeholders
• Effectively plan, execute ad hoc projects

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Accounting, Financial Accounting or Cost Accounting
• 3 years relevant experience in an accounting position
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team leader position will be an advantage
• Extensive computer literacy experience
• Sound knowledge of GRAP principles and PFMA
• Good understanding and interpretation of applicable legislation within the financial environment
• Experience in dealing with internal and external auditor engagements
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of financial accounting systems
• Good understanding of Supply Chain Management procedures
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Projects)
• Experience in a SETA/Public Sector environment will be an advantage
• Valid Driver’s Licence

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The role of this position is to:

• Efficient and effective end-to-end delivery and implementation of allocated projects and programmes: learning programmes, bursary & placements, rural development, disability, SME, career guidance, special projects in LP that will result in optimal WC W&RSETA performance and result in stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:

• Effective and efficient end-to-end delivery, execution, coordination, quality assurance and implementation of allocated projects and programmes ensuring all targets are met within the  specified timelines and contract specifications
• Effective, end-to-end stakeholder relationship management in allocated jurisdiction ensuring stakeholders needs and requirements are met within the required skills framework and legislation
• Adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures, PFMA and relevant legislation
• Effective and efficient contract management of all contracts ‘end-to-end’, including the accurate capturing, maintenance, performance management, payments, moderation and close-out on the system for all allocated contracts
• Continuously track, monitor and measure the project and programme results and performance against set standards and targets (‘the number’) in order to timeously implement viable solutions to maintain or exceed targets
• Provide formal, standard reporting and feedback ensuring accurate, up-to-date reflection of project and programme performance
• Oversee the effective administration of all allocated projects and programmes that will result in sound audit trial
• Provide sound advice and proactive support to stakeholders in the development of skills for the Wholesale sector’s sustainable future needs
• Fully accountable for the Sector Liaisons Function in allocated area ensuring quality delivery within specified deadlines
• Liaise with the Quality Assurance Officer to ensure all quality assurance tasks are successfully implemented
• Responsible for Annexure 2 submissions and approvals
• Oversee site visits to stakeholders for learner verification and monitoring
• Participate in giving inputs and support to inform the development of Operational SETA’s Sector Skills Plan, Strategic, Annual Performance and Provincial Operational Plans to ensure delivery on sector needs and requirements, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation
• Up-to-date knowledge and intelligence to continuously support service delivery, programme and project implementation and improve performance
• Maintain a close working relationship between and amongst the LP team to optimally support LP performance and deliver on stakeholder needs and requirements
• Supports knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and ensure a project team that is informed and up-to-date with developments in the sector
• Maintain a good relationship between the different divisions to continuously supports performance and delivery against set objectives
• Build, maintain and grow relationships across the allocated area of responsibility, ensuring stakeholder needs are understood, appropriate time allocation per territory and opportunities are optimally exploited
• Adhere to sound corporate Governance in all aspects of the LP ensuring the integrity of SETA operations
• Behaviours and conduct are aligned with the SETA values
• Effective, professional communication and dialogue with all Stakeholders
• Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Public Administration/ Management/ Business Management
• Project Management certification will be an added advantage
• A degree in Public Administration/ Management/ Business Management will be an added advantage
• 5 years’ experience in a project management environment with exposure to various functions in the SETA environment
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• SDF Certificate
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Wholesale and Retail sector, legislation and policies and procedures
• Understanding of W&RSETA processes for learning programmes Annexure 2 submissions
• Sound knowledge and understanding of NSDP & New Grants Regulations
• Proven track record in driving execution and optimizing performance
• Sound knowledge and understanding of skills development
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of regulatory and legislative framework within the SETA landscape

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The role of this position is to:

• Efficient and effective end-to-end delivery and implementation of allocated projects and programmes: learning programmes, bursary & placements, rural development, disability, SME, career guidance, special projects in WC that will result in optimal WC W&RSETA performance and result in stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:

• Effective and efficient end-to-end delivery, execution, coordination, quality assurance and implementation of allocated projects and programmes ensuring all targets are met within the  specified timelines and contract specifications
• Effective, end-to-end stakeholder relationship management in allocated jurisdiction ensuring stakeholders needs and requirements are met within the required skills framework and legislation
• Adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures, PFMA and relevant legislation
• Effective and efficient contract management of all contracts ‘end-to-end’, including the accurate capturing, maintenance, performance management, payments, moderation and close-out on the system for all allocated contracts
• Continuously track, monitor and measure the project and programme results and performance against set standards and targets (‘the number’) in order to timeously implement viable solutions to maintain or exceed targets
• Provide formal, standard reporting and feedback ensuring accurate, up-to-date reflection of project and programme performance
• Oversee the effective administration of all allocated projects and programmes that will result in sound audit trial
• Provide sound advice and proactive support to stakeholders in the development of skills for the Wholesale sector’s sustainable future needs
• Fully accountable for the Sector Liaisons Function in allocated area ensuring quality delivery within specified deadlines
• Liaise with the Quality Assurance Officer to ensure all quality assurance tasks are successfully implemented
• Responsible for Annexure 2 submissions and approvals
• Oversee site visits to stakeholders for learner verification and monitoring
• Participate in giving inputs and support to inform the development of Operational SETA’s Sector Skills Plan, Strategic, Annual Performance and Provincial Operational Plans to ensure delivery on sector needs and requirements, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation
• Up-to-date knowledge and intelligence to continuously support service delivery, programme and project implementation and improve performance
• Maintain a close working relationship between and amongst the LP team to optimally support LP performance and deliver on stakeholder needs and requirements
• Supports knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and ensure a project team that is informed and up-to-date with developments in the sector
• Maintain a good relationship between the different divisions to continuously supports performance and delivery against set objectives
• Build, maintain and grow relationships across the allocated area of responsibility, ensuring stakeholder needs are understood, appropriate time allocation per territory and opportunities are optimally exploited
• Adhere to sound corporate Governance in all aspects of the LP ensuring the integrity of SETA operations
• Behaviours and conduct are aligned with the SETA values
• Effective, professional communication and dialogue with all Stakeholders
• Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Public Administration/ Management/ Business Management
• Project Management certification will be an added advantage
• A degree in Public Administration/ Management/ Business Management will be an added advantage
• 5 years’ experience in a project management environment with exposure to various functions in the SETA environment
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• SDF Certificate
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Wholesale and Retail sector, legislation and policies and procedures
• Understanding of W&RSETA processes for learning programmes Annexure 2 submissions
• Sound knowledge and understanding of NSDP & New Grants Regulations
• Proven track record in driving execution and optimizing performance
• Sound knowledge and understanding of skills development
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of regulatory and legislative framework within the SETA landscape

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The role of this position is to:

• Provide sound, effective and efficient administration services to the Province that will enable easy accessibility, accuracy and comprehensiveness of information and up-to-date records.

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:

• Sound effective and efficient administration of all records and information to enable easy accessibility and accuracy and comprehensiveness of information
• Check all submissions and contracts for accuracy and completeness against set standards and checklists
• Compile claims ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and standard process and procedures
• Ensure well organized filing system is implemented for all areas of the operations
• Prepare documentation for external moderation ensuring compliance to policies and procedures
• Keep Senior Project Specialist and Provincial Manager informed of the progress and status performance
• Prepare various reports ensuring quality delivery within specified deadlines
• Keep track of WSP submissions on the system and keep project team informed of progress
• Accurate and efficient capturing of Leaner Information on the system ensuring optimal attention to detail at all times
• Provide support to stakeholders on the completion and submission of WSP/ART/PIVOTAL documentation
• Assist with resolving stakeholders’ queries ensuring projects specialist are informed and updated on a continuous basis
• Adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures, PFMA and relevant legislation
• Assist with preparations for the internal and external audits
• Maintain a close working relationship between team members to optimally support GS performance and deliver on stakeholder needs and requirements
• Adhere to sound corporate Governance in all aspects of the GS SETA’s operations ensuring the integrity of SETA operations
• Ensure all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the SETA values
• Effective, professional communication and dialogue with all stakeholders
• Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Matric with National Diploma in Public Administration/Management
• 2-3 years’ experience in Administration
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Administration

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The role of this position is to:

• Efficient and effective end-to-end delivery and implementation of allocated projects and programmes: learning programmes, bursary & placements, rural development, disability, SME, career guidance, special projects in LP that will result in optimal WC W&RSETA performance and result in stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:

• Ensure Professionalism, Well-groomed, positive/fun demeanour and respectful behavious with regards to all conduct with internal and external stakeholders
• Manages visitors/calls by maintaining employee, business unit and department directories
• Assists with head office safety & security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges and other protocols
• Maintains telecommunication system by following instructions for phone, switchboard and console operation
• Maintains safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Receive, send and ensures the correct distribution of parcels / post / fax and other documentations
• Efficient and effective control and ordering of stationery & kitchen supplies, ensuring accurate monitoring and reporting
• Sound effective and efficient administration, filing of all records and information to enable easy accessibility and accuracy and comprehensiveness of information
• Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Matric with switchboard and frontline office exposure
• Microsoft Office suite
• 2 Years’ experience in a receptionist position
• Eloquent / good communicator
• Being fluent in multiple South African languages is an advantage

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The role of this position is to:

• Provide sound, effective, and efficient data administration services and support the M&E Business Analyst, whilst maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and compliance to W&RSETA policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:

• Execute sound administration and recording across data administration services, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure that a well-organized, up-to-date data system is implemented and maintained.
• Establishing an effective data Records Management System for the Unit and ensure that data records are correctly labelled and timeously filed/uploaded in the Unit’s Records Management System.
• Render data administrative support within the M&E Data analytics environment
• Support the unit to continuously track, monitor, and measure its performance data against set performance targets by drawing unit specific reports and filing evidence to substantiate performance reported.
• Collate and file records pertaining to performance management records.
• Provide records management support related to Performance Information.
• Assist in ensuring the timeous availability of data for the Organisational Performance Report and Statutory Reporting
• Extraction, Testing, Analysing, Cleansing and Validation of data for business requests or requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the unit’s knowledge management system related to data administration and analysis and ensuring performance records are up-to-date and records are archived.
• Assist to continuously track, monitor, and measure Monitoring and Evaluation, Performance, Planning and Research against set data standards and performance targets.
• Track data errors and ensure/administer that data users correct the data information.
• Maintain the organisations M&E Dashboard with the upload or withdrawal of data.
• Handle, report and respond to stakeholder queries and complaints.
• Assist with preparing documentation for Auditors and provide audit information (internal and external) as requested.
• Perform general administrative duties and ad hoc project related activities.
• Compile reports (weekly, monthly, or ad hoc) on areas of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to W&RSETA policies, procedures, PFMA and relevant legislation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Public Administration
• 2 years’ working experience in administration
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access MS PowerPoint
• Database Management