Agri Seta Vacancies

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RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION INTERNS X2

24 MONTHS
REMUNERATION: MARKET RELATED
Ref: AgriS0308/2024

DESIGNATION Research, Monitoring and Research Intern
Reporting to Assistant Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Division Skills Planning and Research
Office Location Head Office (Pretoria)

JOB PURPOSE
To provide support within the Skills Planning and Research Division working on the Monitoring and Evaluation of Organisational performance.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitoring of AgriSETA projects.
• Evaluation of performance information and data.
• Collection of data.
• Administering questionnaires.

Management of Data:

• Collate, capture and store all questionnaires and research tools used to capture data.
• Compile research related data on request.
• Maintain various data sets.

Stakeholder Liaison:

• Maintain stakeholder relations.

Administration:

• Organise project site visits for monitoring and evaluation
• Assist with basic administration tasks.
• Manage record and tracking of all research -related activities.
• Any other ad hoc duties may be assigned from time to time.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports.

Internal and External Contacts:

• Internal divisions | All divisions within AgriSETA
• External partners and stakeholders.

Min Requirements:

• NQF Level 6 / Diploma / Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or Equivalent qualification.
• Audit environment and basic statistics knowledge.
• Driver’s license is mandatory.
• Be willing to travel.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel,
  Outlook.
  Skills.
• Have the necessary administrative skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team

Employment Period:
An updated CV with a covering letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to

SPR.Interns@agriseta.co.za

Closing date: 15 August 2024 @16h30

Enquiries: Baepi@agriseta.co.za
Note: Comminication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you
not hear from us in 4 weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, consider your
application unsuccessful.

This advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. AgriSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of Employment Equity Plan.

RESEARCHER

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RESEARCHER
PERMANENT
SALARY SCALE PATERSON C4 LEVEL 6 R548 946.44 p.a CTC
Ref: AgriS0208/2024

DESIGNATION Researcher
Reporting to Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Division Skills Planning
Business Unit Research
Office Location Head Office

JOB PURPOSE

To administer research within the Skills Planning Department.

ROLE CONTEXT

Administration of research functions within the Skills Planning Department in the Research Unit working closely with the Research Manager.

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS

RESEARCH

• Support the Research Manager within the Research
• Department to strengthen the Sector Skills Plan (SSP)
• and AgriSETA specific research.
• Conduct desktop, field and telephonic research.
• Under the guidance of the Research Manager, develop
  questionnaires / interview schedules and other data
  gathering tools from stakeholders.
• Administer face–to- face interviews/questionnaires and
  telephonic interviews from stakeholders
• Manage records and tracking of the all the questionnaires
  received.
• Capture research data.
• Collate all records of the all the questionnaires received.

CAPTURING OF DATA

• Data collection and capturing of questionnaires for
  incorporating into the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) and
  Research reports.
• Administering, capturing and editing of all questionnaires
  for all research related activities.

Sector Skills Committees:

• Organise Sector Skills Committees’ meetings and
• plenary sessions.
• Draft meeting minutes.
• Receive and capture travel claims.
• Conduct site visits prior to the Sector Skills Committees’
  meetings and plenary sessions.
• Organising Sector Skills Committees’ files.
• Responsible for the logistical arrangements.

MANAGEMENT OF DATA:

• Collate, capture and store all questionnaires and other
  research tools used to capture.
• Compile research related data on request.
• Maintain various datasets.
• Basic data analysis.

STAKEHOLDER LIAISON

• Maintain stakeholder relations.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders about research
  opportunities.
• Provide feedback on travel claims for Sector Skills
  Committees’ members.

ADMINISTRATION

• Organise meetings for research purposes with
  stakeholders.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports.
• Assist with basic administration tasks.
• Manage records and tracking of all research-related
  activities.

AD HOC

• Any other duties which may be assigned from time to
  time.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Internal departments: All departments within AgriSETA.
• External research partners and stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences
  (NQF Level 7) or Equivalent with Research
  Methodology as a module.
• A relevant Post Graduate qualification will be an added
  advantage.
• 2 years’ proven experience conducting research.
• Experience in undertaking interviews and
  questionnaires with individuals and focus groups.
• Basic statistics experience.
• Driving license is mandatory.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Be willing to travel.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel,
  Outlook.
• Have the necessary administrative skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team.

Employment Period: Permanent
An updated CV with a covering letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to:

Recruit.Researcher@agriseta.co.za

Closing date: 15 August 2024 @16h30
Enquiries: Baepi@agriseta.co.za

Note: Communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not
hear from us in 4 weeks after closing date of this advertisement, consider your application
unsuccessful.

COMPANY SECRETARY

PERMANENT
PATTERSON GRADE: D5 LEVEL 6
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 480 147,66 CTC
REF:AgriS0108/2024

DESIGNATION Company Secretary
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
Grade Patterson D5 Level
Division Office of the CEO
Business Unit Company Secretariat
Office Location Head Office, Pretoria

JOB PURPORSE

Efficient and effective administration of the entity, with particular
emphasis on good corporate governance and compliance with
statutory and regulatory requirements. Ensuring that the
execution of the Board and Executive Committee decisions are
in the best interest of the company and implemented.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS

• Provide legal and sound administrative advice and/or support
  to the Board, to ensure seamless transformation and
  interpretation between Board decisions and AgriSETA’s
  operations.
• Provide support to the Board and its committees, in line with
  corporate governance, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Board compliance with all relevant legislation, including
  but not limited to, the Companies Act, the PFMA, the SDA Act
  and King IV.
• Ensure effective management of resources (i.e.
  budget/finances, assets) and team leadership within the unit.
• Manage compliance management processes within the entity.
• Oversee the induction of entity’s Board members, continuous
  director training and development, and all administrative matters
  relating to the board.
• Ensuring that the Board’s decisions and instructions are clearly
  and timeously communicated, and status against deliverables
  monitored to measure progress effectively.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the AgriSETA’s governance
  activities. Ensuring that governance practices are consistent
  and aligned with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Developing an annual schedule of Accounting Authority (AA)
  and respective subcommittee meetings and circulating it to
  members.
• Monitor the implementation of the Board resolutions and legal
  compliance requirements to ensure compliance. Keeping the
  Board informed of the status and progress.
• Ensure that the minutes of all meetings, Board meetings, Board
  Committee meetings, are properly recorded in accordance with
  good corporate governance.
• Oversee the proper compilation and timeous circulation of Board
  packs and assisting the chair of the Board and committees with
  drafting work plans, documentation, and reports.
• Draft and ensure implementation of Company Secretariat
  policies and procedures, reviewing existing policies on an
  annual basis and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Monitoring all legislative, regulatory, and corporate governance
  developments that might affect the AgriSETA’s operations and
  ensuring that the Board is fully briefed on these.
• Co-ordinate Board and Committee evaluations on an annual
  basis.
• Responsible for other key and/or related tasks that come with
  the position as designated by the CEO on an ad-hoc basis.
• Identify financial, technological, reputational, or legal risk to the
  entity.
• Act as deputy information officer in terms of PAIA and POPIA

GOVERNANCE

• Promoting good governance and building a culture of
  compliance and commitment to the prevailing legislative
  requirements within the sector and AgriSETA

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Budget and expenditure management.
• Develop and manage submission of relevant documents as per
  the National Treasury Regulations (NTR).
• Knowledge of the PFMA, National Treasury compliance and
  reporting.
• Ensure Compliance with Section 51 of the PFMA to prevent
  Fruitless, Wasteful and Irregular Expenditure.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Build, foster and strengthen relationship between the Board,
  Governance Committees, Sub-Committees, Management,
  Department of Higher Education Science and Technology
  (DHEST), National Treasury (NT) Auditor General South Africa
  (AGSA) and Other Relevant and Key AgriSETA Stakeholders.
• Represent the SETA at the relevant strategic forums and
  maintain constant communication with all interested parties
  within and outside the sector.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effectively lead the Company Secretariat function by
  maintaining a motivated team to deliver Organisational
  Strategy and Objectives.

Minimum QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Law /LLB or Equivalent.
• MBA or equivalent in Applied Corporate Governance will be an
  added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA and Treasury
  Regulations), compliance and governance requirements
  (including King Codes of Good Practice)
• Five (5) years’ minimum experience in a corporate secretariat
  environment of which three (3) years is at a managerial level.
• Extensive Corporate Governance, Compliance, Legislative
  Framework environment experience.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting
  public entities, corporate governance instruments, and
  guidelines (e.g., KING Reports).
• Understanding of various legislation regulating public entities
  and SETAs in particular.
• Legislative acumen

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to communicate policies, procedures, legislation,
  principles ,concepts, and strategies to various audiences.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• High energy levels.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding across functional
  SETA environment and how to translate concepts into practical
  solutions.
• Ability to transfer skills and coach others.
• Understanding and ability to perform and/or adjust in a
  continuously fast changing environment.
• Extremely Organised.
• Detailed oriented and efficient.
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Deadline driven.

Employment Period: Permanent

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of
qualifications and ID. Applications should be emailed to cosec@agriseta.co.za

By applying for this position, you give the right for AgriSETA to process your personal information
in line with POPI Act.

Closing date: 19 August 2024

Enquiries: Bertha@agriseta.co.za

Note: communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not
hear from us in 4 weeks after closing date of this advertisement, consider your application
unsuccessful.

All the best with your applications.