Senior Manager: Grants Management

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Saudi Arabia merSETA Full time

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

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