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SPECIALIST: GRANTS OPERATIONS
Client Liaison Officer X3
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME X87

SPECIALIST: GRANTS OPERATIONS

REFERENCE NUMBER: SPEGRA/HO/31/05/24
SALARY LEVEL (Minimum to Median): R449 750 – R538 677 per annum
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
HEAD OFFICE

Purpose: The position is responsible for managing the end-to-end process of grants administration,
ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies by collaborating with internal merSETA units, external partners, and stakeholders to streamline grant operations.

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.
Resolve Grants Management related queries.
Update and maintain project repository.
Manage the receipt and assess DG Claims in line with internal grant management processes and
maintain the Tracking register
Ensure an accurate and updated PI commitment register
Follow up on overdue deliverables and approvals.
Prepare RFI documentation for internal and external audits.
Mitigate PI unit risks regarding DG payment process.
Ensure accurate reporting of claims, commitments and accruals.
Ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
Ensure an accurate and neat filing system is implemented for the Unit.
Monitor the financial spending of projects and programs.
Manage the renewal or extension of contracts set to expire bi-annually on the commitment register.
Ensure payment requisition packages with precise documentation, proper sequencing, verified
figures, and compliance-checked evidence.
Record all claims in the Tracking Register and identity potential risks within the unit
Ensure subordinates have performance plans and provide guidance to build capacity.
Maintain 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.
Effective, professional communication and dialogue with all Stakeholders, staff and management
Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

NQF level 6 qualification in Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration
NQF Level 7 qualification in Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration will be
advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial processing and administration.
More than 5 years’ experience in financial processing and administration will be advantageous.
Experience and exposure to the SETA environment.
Advanced Excel and report writing skills.
Information gathering and problem analysis.
Technical skill and competence
Customer service and commercial orientation
Attention to detail and concern for excellence.
Relationship Management
Ability to work under pressure and with high demand.

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 June 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

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.

Client Liaison Officer X3

Reference Number: CLO/HO/07/06/24 Salary Level (Min. to Mid): 518 016 – 630 161 pa
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT ALIGNED TO THE SETA LICENCE TERM
GAUTENG SOUTH REGIONAL OFFICE

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 Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key accountabilities and
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
interventionsaccording 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.
Prepare and submit reports to Client Relationship Manager.
Identify support and market:
In the development of best practice kits and packs
Sustainable community-based programmes including rural and farm areas
Providers where there is need.
BBBEE
Build and develop relationships with all stakeholders in the region.
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, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

NQF Level 6 National Certificate in ODETP or National Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
in Engineering Studies/Business Studies/Administration/Project Management/Human Resources
Development/ Training
NQF Level 7 in Engineering Studies /Business Studies/Administration/ Project Management/Human
Resource Development/ Training will be an advantage
Qualified Artisan will be an advantage
4 years exposure in client liaison environment with a good understanding of the technical environment
related to manufacturing and engineering sector
5 years’ experience in a client liaison and technical environment with a solid direct training experience
will be an advantage
Collaboration and project management skills
Management Control
Relationship Management
Computer Literacy
Excellent Time Management
Be able to work on his/her own as well as in a team
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
Knowledge of administration processes, procedures and practices
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: 07 June 2024

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME X87

Join a leading Skills Development organisation and play a part in steering the Skills Development agenda in South Africa and receive coaching and mentoring from leading experts in the sector. Obtain on-the-job exposure in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a high-performance culture. You will be provided with a wide range of job rotations that offer incredible variety, stretch and the opportunity to make an impact from day one.

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, quoting clearly the
Reference Number as a subject in the email, submit your application to internships@merseta.org.za

PROGRAMME TERM
2 Years

WHO CAN APPLY
View all vacancies on the next pages and apply to the field of study that is relevant to your qualification.
Please email the following documents to internships@merseta.org.za

Merseta Job Application Form
CV
Copy of ID
Copy of Matric Certificate or equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) / National Diploma (NQF Level 6) / N6 qualification
South African citizens between the age of 18 – 35 years with no work experience.

SALARY ON OFFER
CLOSING DATE 20 JUNE 2024
N6 qualification – R7 950.00 per month
National Diploma (NQF level 6)/Bachelor’s Degree(NQF level 7) – R8 501,20 per month

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.

CLOSING DATE 20 JUNE 2024

HEAD OFFICE (PARKTOWN, JOHANNESBURG)