Grants Administrator x3 at merSETA

Grants Administrator x3 at merSETA

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 jointhe Operations Division.
Administrator: Grants Implementation X3
Reference Number: AGI/HO/19/02/26
Salary Level : R28 039,77 pmFIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 6 MONTHS
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 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 reportTimely 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 FinanceKnowledge 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 DatabaseOffer

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: 19 February 2026

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 correct Reference in the subject line will be automatically disqualified
Applicants are requested to follow all instructions as outlined in the advert when submitting their applications