merSETA

The merSETA, is the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Education and Training Authority. This SETA was established in terms of the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 and encompasses the metal and engineering, auto manufacturing, motor retail, tyre manufacturing, plastics industries and
automotive components sub-sectors.

1. DATA VERIFIER: GRANT MANAGEMENT (B3) X5
2. CLIENT LIAISON ADMINISTRATOR (B5)
3. MANAGER: QUALIFICATIONS DEVELOPMENT D3

DATA VERIFIER: GRANT MANAGEMENT (B3) X5

Salary Level : R18 167.17 pm
FIXED TERM CONTRACT: 12 MONTHS
Head Office

Purpose – The purpose of this position is to efficiently assist with the Grants
Compliance checks processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and
facilitating the allocation of Discretionary Grants to support the merSETA’s needs and
requirements.

Duties: The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for compliance checks for DGYR25 Applicants ensuring compliance
  to all checklists and specifications
• Follow-up on outstanding documentation to ensure comprehensiveness and
  compliance on a daily basis
• Verification of the mandatory compliance documents submitted: BBBEE, Tax
  Clearance and entity registration docs
• Ensure DGYR25 applications completeness are continuously monitored and
  prioritised to ensure completeness
• Keep specialist and manager informed of progress of each application and
  proactively propose ways to expeditated completion
• Keep abreast of B-BBE and Tax Clearance legislations and regulations
• Attend Discretionary Grants committee meetings and take minutes ensuring all
  comment and decisions are accurately, comprehensively captured
• Sound effective and efficient administration of all records and information to
  enable easy accessibility and accuracy and comprehensiveness of information
• Submit the DG Applicant’s file to the Specialist before final sign-off by the
  Manager
• Conduct a quality check for all relevant documents (pre-screening) before
  Grants Evaluation Committee meetings.
• Provide accurate and maintained documents during audits
• Prepare documentation for approval ensuring compliance and accuracy for all
  procedures
• Check the availability of relevant chairpersons and invite Grants Evaluation
  Committee Members to meetings
• Arrange briefing sessions with internal stakeholders and service providers when
  required.
• Share knowledge and document information within the Grants Management
  Unit
• Ensure compliance to merSETA policies and procedures

Qualities, experience, knowledge and skills required:

• NQF level 6 qualification in Administration or related field
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience
• Knowledge of tax legislations and requirements as well as BBBEE
  legislation will be an advantage.
• Customer Service Orientation
• Technical Skill and Competence
• Concern for Excellence
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills

The MERSETA is an equal opportunity employer; however, preference will be given
to Affirmative Action Candidates and People with Disabilities in line with the
EE Plan. Please submit a detailed CV, application form and motivational letter to:
recruitment@merseta.org.za

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 21
days after the closing date, please know that your application was not successful. The
MERSETA reserves the right to not make an appointment.

CLOSING DATE: 23 April 2024

CLIENT LIAISON ADMINISTRATOR (B5)

Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 291 171 – 344 634 pa
FIXED TERM CONTRACT: 24 MONTHS
Free State Regional Office

Purpose – The position is responsible for providing effective, efficient, and comprehensive
administration, secretarial and support service to the regional Office, central liaison,
regional stakeholders, and managers to ensure that training and development initiatives
in the regions are appropriately facilitated.

Duties: The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Sound, effective, and efficient administration of all records and information
  including to enable easy accessibility, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of
  information.
• Professionally attend, handle and response to all Stakeholder queries
  ensuring amiable and timeous resolution.
• Completing Learner Registrations accurately and timeously ensuring all
  required information is captured accurately and according to procedure.
• When required timeous and accurate preparation of Tranche Payments T2, T3
  and T4 ensuring all information required is attached and saved for easy
  accessibility.
• Efficiently and effectively perform secretarial duties to support sound regional
  administration.
• Efficiently prepare administration for booking for all Trade Test Bookings.
• Apprenticeship Transfer.
• Apprenticeship Recission: 24 A (mutual).
• Suspensions for Apprentices.
• Suspensions for Learners.
• Advise and support stakeholders on processes, procedures, and information
  relating to skills development issues.
• Provide guidance and support to Levy Paying Members in navigating the
  application procedures for Mandatory and Discretionary Grants.
• Provide accurate feedback from the Regional Office to the Central Liaison
  ensuring clear and efficient flow of information between Regional Office and
  Head Office, including all aspects related to Regional Office and Skills Forum
  Administration.
• Ensure the execution of project initiatives including ad-hoc projects, providing
  regional assistance to all merSETA projects.
• Maintain efficient office management processes aligned with secretarial best
  practices, involving record-keeping systems, correspondence, communication,
  and payment requisitions.
• When required effective logistics management for travel arrangements and
  event coordination as needed by the regional office for roadshows and
  events.
• Accurate capturing of information on the system, ensuring the database is
  kept up to date.
• Efficiently and effectively generate reports as required to assist the office in
  achieving its targets ensuring accuracy of information.
• Oversee and supervise all apprenticeship related matters including trade test
  bookings, transfers, recission: 24 A, and timelines of learner and
  apprenticeship programs in alignment with the Quality Management System
  (QMS).
• Effectively and timeously administer all aspects of the suspension process for
  Apprentices and Learners.
• When required Lead and guide Interns effectively.
• Adhere to all merSETA policies and procedures.
• Continuously track, monitor, and measure individual performance against set
  standards and performance targets.
• Effective utilization of best practice and up-to-date knowledge to continuously
  support service delivery and improve performance.
• Knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and informing key
  stakeholders on new information relating to the unit.
• Professional visible representation of the SETA, ensuring all behaviours and
  conduct are aligned with the SETA values.
• Ensure effective, professional communication and dialogue with all
  Stakeholders, Management, Staff, and external Stakeholders.

Qualities, experience, knowledge and skills required:

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Business Administration/ Office Administration/
  Commerce/ Project Management/ Training or Related field
• 1 year exposure to Administration and Customer Relations experience
• Customer Service Orientation
• Technical Skill and Competence
• Concern for Excellence
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Computer literacy with solid knowledge of Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and
  Database
• Knowledge and understanding of Skill Development Legislation

The MERSETA is an equal opportunity employer; however, preference will be given
to Affirmative Action Candidates and People with Disabilities in line with the
EE Plan. Please submit a detailed CV, application form and motivational letter to:
recruitment@merseta.org.za

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 21 days
after the closing date, please know that your application was not successful. The
MERSETA reserves the right to not make an appointment.

CLOSING DATE: 18 April 2024

MANAGER: QUALIFICATIONS DEVELOPMENT D3

Salary Level (Min. to Mid): R904 718 – R1 114 203 pa
FIXED TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
Head Office

Purpose – To oversee the development of Courseware, Occupational Standards and
Qualifications in supporting stakeholders to ensure that there are Occupational
Qualifications to respond to Skills Development Priorities of the Country. To co-ordinate
learning programmes activities by ensuring that learning programmes (i.e.,
occupational qualifications, part-qualifications, occupational skills programmesprocess)
and courseware are developed, implemented, and monitored in line with therelevant
legislations.

Duties: The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the development of industry-specific qualification frameworks and
  curricula in line with merSETA’s strategic goals and industry needs
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders, employers, and subject matter experts
  to gather input and ensure qualifications meet industry standards
• Ensure that qualifications align with national qualification frameworks and
  adhere to quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements
• Stay updated on industry trends and gather data to inform the development of
  qualifications and training programs
• Manage, guide, develop, motivate and performance manage the qualification
  development team
• Oversee the creation of training materials, including textbooks and other
  resources to support the delivery of qualifications
• Regularly review and evaluate qualification programs to identify areas for
  improvement and make necessary adjustments
• Manage the budget allocated for qualification development, ensuring costeffective and efficient processes
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory bodies and government agencies to
  demonstrate compliance with qualification standards
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, professional
  bodies, and educational institutions to enhance merSETA’s influence and
  collaboration
• Support the professional development of team members and facilitate training
  for educators and assessors involved in the qualification programs
• Explore innovative educational approaches and technologies to enhance the
  delivery and accessibility of qualifications
• Main Liaison with QCTO with regards to SLA’s and all legislative and regulative
  requirements
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing
  updates on qualification development progress and changes
• Promote diversity and inclusivity in qualification development, ensuring that
  programs are accessible to a broad range of learners
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with qualification development, ensuring
  the integrity and credibility of the programs
• Define and monitor key performance indicators to track the success and impact
  of qualification programs
• Manage multiple qualification development projects simultaneously, meeting
  deadlines and milestones
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to
  qualification development and implementation
• Stay informed about changes in South African education and labor regulations
  and adapt qualification programs accordingly timely payments to creditors
  without any omissions
• Adherence to merSETA policies, procedures, PFMA and relevant legislation
• Continuously track, monitor, and measure individual and qualifications
  development performance against set standards and performance targets.
• Formal, standard reporting and feedback ensuring accurate, up-to-date
  reflection of qualification development’s performance
• Effective utilization of research, best practice, up-to-date knowledge, and
  intelligence to continuously support service delivery and improve performance.
• Knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and informing key
  stakeholders on learning development
• Professional visible representation of the SETA, ensuring all behaviours and
  conduct are aligned with the SETA values
• Ensure effective, professional communication and dialogue with all
  Stakeholders, Management, Staff and external Stakeholders
• Effectively plan, coordinate and execute ad hoc projects

Qualities, experience, knowledge and skills required:

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Business Management/ Education/Engineering or
  Related field
• A postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage
• 5 years experience in project management of
  qualifications/curriculum development
• Advance knowledge and understanding of the Skills Development Act and
  the related legislation
• Experience and knowledge of Sector Skills Plan and Annual Performance
  Plan Reports in the seta environment is necessary
• Research experience related to skills development is essential
• Computer literacy essential with excel skills at an advanced level
• Communication skills
• Commercial orientation
• Problem Analysis
• Technical Skills and Competence
• Management Control
• Relationship Management
• Objective Setting
• Budgeting and finance skills
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Customer service Orientation
• Collaboration
• Team leadership

The MERSETA is an equal opportunity employer; however, preference will be given
to Affirmative Action Candidates and People with Disabilities in line with the
EE Plan. Please submit a detailed CV, application form and motivational letter to:
recruitment@merseta.org.za

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 21
days after the closing date, please know that your application was not successful. The
MERSETA reserves the right to not make an appointment.

CLOSING DATE: 18 April 2024

All the best with your applications.