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Job title : Senior Manager: Grants Management (D5)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 06, 2024
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Reference Number: SMGM/HO/11/09/24
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:
- Ensure that stakeholder relationships are developed and enhanced to optimally service the needs of the merSETA skills development ecosystem in accordance with merSETA’s strategic obligations, priorities and governance framework.
- Develop appropriate policies, procedures, guidelines and plans in line with the merSETA governance framework in support of the unit’s function related services and products.
- Establish programme planning that ensures that all grant awarded programmes and projects are planned and managed for effective execution with various role players within the merSETA skills development ecosystem.
- Monitor programme and project commitments to ensure that they are implemented and managed within approved regulatory and policy framework whilst adhering to corporate governance principles and legal compliance.
- Provide appropriate oversight of the information system, end to end, i.e. meaning from applications, to awards, contract commitments, monitoring, disbursements, deviations, termination and close out.
- Drive effective execution of the operational risk strategy and framework aligned to the mandatory and discretionary grant management functions.
- Oversee the development and preparation of grants related reports for management structures and statutory requirements.
- Lead and manage the grants management team and create a supportive environment and provide leadership around expected standards of professionalism and quality of output in the unit.
- Oversee and manage the evaluation of mandatory grants ensuring compliance to grants regulations.
- Oversee and manage Discretionary Grants Project disbursement and claims processes and provide recommendations on Discretionary Grants project disbursements, ensuring that merSETA targets are met through Discretionary Grants.
- Oversee the disbursement of Discretionary Grants in accordance with approved agreements for programmes and projects implemented by the Client Services business unit/Regions.
- Chair the Discretionary Grants process for Evaluations Committee.
- Ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions to ensure the continuous delivery on merSETA’s performance targets.
- Ensure that the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously support merSETA’s performance and delivery against set objectives.
- Manage and control effective utilization of the grants management budget and ensure cost effective utilization and control of the budget.
- Continuously track, monitor and measure the merSETA’s grants management results and performance against set sales standards and targets.
- Build a capable grants management team in the form of skilled people, in all areas and with sound business processes in place.
- Professional visible representation of the merSETA, ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the company values.
- Provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to enhance merSETA’s performance in the short and medium- term.
- Continuously provide feedback and communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge ensuring benchmarking against best practice and a team that is informed of new developments and initiatives.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- NQF Level 8 qualification in Business Management / Public Administration / Education /Training / Project Management / Social Sciences / Finance or related field.
- NQF Level 9 qualification in Business Management / Public Administration / Education / Training / Project Management / Social Sciences / Finance or related field be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years experience within education, training and or skills development environment, 5 of which should be at management level.
- 5 years experience in Grants Management.
- Experience in a SETA environment is essential.
- 8 years or more experience within education, training and or skills development environment will serve as an advantage.
- Problem Analysis
Technical Skill and Competence
- Management Control
- Judgement and Integrity
- Relationship Management
- Commercial Orientation
- Communication Skills
- Financial Acumen
How to Apply for this Offer
To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed and signed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email: [email protected].
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