Project Specialist: Free State

The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) seeks to employ a
Project Specialist Free State, who will report directly to the Regional Manager and be based at the Free
State Provincial Office.

Grading: (Role Band: C3)
Salary: R481 709 (Total Cost to Company per annum)

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 FS that will result in optimal FS 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 FS team to optimally support FS
  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 support 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 FS 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/ Public Management/ Business Management
• Project Management certification will be an added advantage
• A degree in Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Management will be an
  addedadvantage
• 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
• 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

Instructions to applicants

• All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of the ID and all educational qualifications
  and they should not be older than 6 months.
• Applications received after the closing date, will not be considered.
• The Wholesale and Retail SETA reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised
  post(s).
• The organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

NB: Please include the name of the position on the email subject line.

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements of this position should apply, by forwarding their CVs for attention: Libokanyo Khumalo (Senior Manager: HR) recruitment2@wrseta.org.za.

The closing date for applications is: 16 March 2026.

We wish you all the best with your applications