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Administrator: Grants Implementation

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.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
We have excellent opportunities for the following professionals to join the Operations Division.
Administrator: Grants Implementation
Reference Number: AGI/HO/14/11/25
Salary Level : R28 039,77 pm
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31 MARCH 2027
Head Office

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide efficient and effective administration support in the Grants Management Unit.

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

• Liaise with internal stakeholders on payments, processes and procedures regarding the grants
  disbursement process to ensure the relevant region is always informed
• Update DG/Project Contract Information and Project Performance on Commitment Register on the
  Systems
• Communicate timely updates regarding project timelines to regional offices for them to align project
  service delivery
• Prepare RFI documents for internal and external audits ensuring correct and comprehensive
  submission
• Upload project documents such as MoA’s and payment evidence on TPIMS and SharePoint
• Collate financial documents for review and approvals
• Prepare memos and MoA Addendums for change requests and submit for review to direct report
• Timely and efficiently prepare payment requisition packs for discretionary grants claims ensuring
  alignment with policies and procedures
• Verify figures in the payment requisition packs and ensure that evidence is in line with internal
  grant management processes
• Submit payment requisition packs to direct report for review and approval
• Capture discretionary grants claims on the tracking register ensuring that the register is always up
  to date

Qualifications and Experience

• A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
  that matches a 3-year Diploma in these areas:
  ➢ Business Administration
  ➢ Finance Management
  ➢ Accounting
  ➢ or related field
• 1 year experience in Administration in Grants Management or Finance

Advantageous

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF Level 7
  qualification that matches a Bachelor’s Degree in these areas:
  ➢ Business Administration
  ➢ Finance Management
  ➢ Accounting
  ➢ or related field
• More than 1 year experience in Administration in Grants Management or Finance

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical Skill and Competence
• Attention to Detail Skills
• Collaboration skills
• Communication Skills
• Computer literacy with solid knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Database

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: 14 November 2025

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 Reference Number only as a subject in the email:
recruitment@merseta.org.za

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 2 months after the
closing date, please know that your application was not successful.

The merSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line
will be automatically disqualified
Applicants are requested to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when submitting
their applications.

Client Liaison Officers X2 (C4)

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.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
We have an excellent opportunity for the following professionals to join Operations Division.
Client Liaison Officers X2 (C4)
Reference Number: CLO/GN/11/11/25
Salary Level: 49 884,94 per month
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 24 MONTHS
Gauteng North Regional Offce

Purpose: To facilitate and implement the merSETA Client Services strategy to ensure that a high level of
client satisfaction is achieved, as well as to increase and improve the level of training and access to training in order to promote skills development and to redress imbalances.

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

• Guide and support companies to develop, implement and monitor mandatory grants.
• Support enterprises to comply with merSETA quality assurance and workplace approval policy to
  meet SAQA requirements.
• Manage, promote, and support participation in training partnerships and learning interventions
  according to set and agreed regional and individual targets.
• Monitor all learning interventions to ensure continuous progress, guide and support employers
  where gaps have been identified.
• Promote and support participation in merSETA project initiatives and services.
• Plan and manage moderation of trade testing and assessments from time to time.
• Support capacity building initiatives.
• Compile reports
• Identify support and market in the development of best practice kits and packs, sustainable
  community-based programmes including rural and farm areas, as well as providers where there is
  need.
• Assist companies in all categories to claim mandatory grants.
• Identify suitable companies to participate in discretionary grants as per prescribed criteria including
  but not limited to recommendation of discretionary grant funding and implementation of MoA’s.

Qualifications and Experience

• A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF
  Level 6 qualification that matches a 3-year Diploma in these areas:
  ➢ Engineering Studies
  ➢ Business Studies
  ➢ Administration
  ➢ Project Management
  ➢ Human Resources
  ➢ Development/Training
  ➢ ODETD (Occupational Directed Education, Training and Development
  Practices) or related field
• 4 years exposure in client liaison environment and be competent in any technical
  field related to manufacturing and engineering sector

Advantageous

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields—or an equivalent NQF
  Level 7 qualification that matches a Bachelor’s Degree in these areas:
  ➢ Engineering Studies
  ➢ Business Studies
  ➢ Administration
  ➢ Project Management
  ➢ Human Resources
  ➢ Development/Training
  ➢ ODETD (Occupational Directed Education, Training and Development
  Practices) or related field
• Qualified Artisan
• 5 years’ experience in a client liaison and technical environment with a solid direct training
  experience will be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Collaboration and project management skills
• Relationship Management
• Computer Literacy
• Attention to detail and High level of accuracy
• Knowledge of industry
• Ability to compile reports, presentation skills and problem-solving skills
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the Skills Development and related legislation
• A valid driver’s license

Must have own legally registered transport in good condition

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: 11 November 2025

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 Reference Number only as a subject in the email:
recruitment@merseta.org.za

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 2 months after the
closing date, please know that your application was not successful.
The merSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: All applications without quoting “the correct Reference Number” in the subject line will be
automatically disqualified
Applicants are required to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when submitting
their applications.

We wish you all the best with your applications