Specialist: Grants Operations

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The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority
(merSETA) is a Schedule 3A public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act (Act
No. 97 of 1998) Registration Number 17/merSETA/01/04/20 to facilitate skills development for the
Metal and Engineering, Motor Retail and Components Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing,
Plastics Manufacturing and New Tyre Manufacturing Sectors Automotive Components
Manufacturing Chamber.

EXTERNAL ADVERT
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professional to join Grants Management Division.

Specialist: Grants Operations (Employer) C3
Reference Number: SGOE/HO/05/07/24
Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 449 750 – 538 677 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
Head Office

Purpose: The position is responsible for managing the end-to-end process of grant management, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies, and collaborating with internal merSETA units, external partners, and stakeholders to streamline grant operations and maximize the impact of funding on skills development within the sector.

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

• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholder.
• Ensure processing of Mandatory and Discretionary grants is done within agreed timelines.
• Maintain up to date, effective, efficient, accurate and comprehensive payments, and MoA records.
• Provide support in the internal and external audit processes and resolve all queries/findings.
• Provide and collate audit evidence for submission to the auditors.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within the business unit regarding processing of Mandatory and
  Discretionary grants.
• Provide input in the development and improvement of Systems design and documents.
• Monitor the financial spending of projects and programs.
• Manage the receipt and assess DG Claims in line with internal grant management processes and
  maintain the Tracking register.
• Ensure that all claims are recorded, accurately classified, and allocated to team members within
  agreed timelines with follow ups
• Monthly substantiation recon with regions on all claims received and outstanding.
• Ensure that all payment transactions are updated accurately and timeously on the claims register
  after payment is made.
• Update and maintain project repository.
• Ensure an accurate and filing system is implemented for the Unit.
• Ensure payment requisition packages with precise documentation, proper sequencing, verified
  figures, and compliance-checked evidence.
• Ensure subordinates have performance plans and provide guidance to build capacity.
• Up-to-date knowledge and intelligence to continuously support service delivery, programme and
  project implementation and improve performance.
• Continuously track, monitor, and measure individual and team performance against set standards
  and performance targets.
• Maintain a close working relationship between and amongst the team to optimally support
  performance and deliver on stakeholder needs and requirements.
• Supports knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and setting of benchmarks for
  improved performance.
• Support good relationship between the different divisions to continuously support performance and
  delivery against set objectives.
• Effectively lead subordinates in processing Grant payments
• Prepare award letters and MOAs in line with DG awards.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• NQF level 7 qualification in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing or related field
• NQF level 8 qualification in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing or related field would be advantageous.
• 3 years’ experience in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing/ Contracts Management
• Advanced level Excel Skills
• Knowledge of Budget Management
• Customer Service Orientation Skills
• Technical Skills and Competence
• Collaboration and teamwork Skills
• Writing and reporting skills
• Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail Skills
• Communication Skills
• Innovation
• Project management skills

Offer
The merSETA offers a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse
team. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your
application for consideration.

CLOSING DATE: 05 July 2024

The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Affirmative Action Candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan. To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email: recruitment@merseta.org.za

Welcome to the merSETA
The merSETA is one of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

Established to promote skills development in terms of the Skills Development Act of 1998 (as amended), the 21 SETAs broadly reflect different sectors of the South African economy. The merSETA encompasses Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services.

Together the six sub-sectors comprise about 40 000 companies
of which about 14 600 are levy-paying.

The workforce employed by the total number of companies is about 600 000. The total levy income is approximately R1.308 billion.

The merSETA like all other SETAs play a central role in making sure that the

National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) is fulfilled.

The merSETA does not collect levies but instead receives collected levies from the Department of Higher Education and Training. Seventy percent of the levies are disbursed as grants and 10% is kept for administration.

The merSETA does not train – instead it facilitates the process of training by paying grants, registering moderators and assessors, identifying scarce skills, accrediting providers, monitoring the quality of training and implementing projects to close the skills gap.

Our Vision

Leaders in closing the skills gap.

Our Mission

To increase access to high quality and relevant skills development and training opportunities in order to reduce inequalities and unemployment and to promote employability and participation in the economy.

Our Values

WE CARE

It’s about caring for people we render services to.

WE BELONG

It’s about working together with colleagues.

WE SERVE

It’s about going beyond the call of duty.