Job Description

PROJECTS OFFICER

Division: Skills Development Planning (Projects)
Location: HWSETA Head Office, Bedfordview
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary Range: R644 144 – R828 437 per annum (Total Cost to Company)

About the Role

HWSETA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Projects Officer to plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of Skills Development Planning (SDP) projects nationally and provide support to provincial offices through capacity building, project monitoring, compliance management and stakeholder support.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Supporting the implementation of projects and operational plans within the Projects sub-division.
Coordinating project monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Conducting audits, identifying project risks and recommending corrective actions.
Assisting with audit processes and responding to internal and external audit requests.
Designing and implementing capacity-building initiatives for provincial personnel and stakeholders.
Evaluating project proposals and making recommendations in line with HWSETA strategic objectives and compliance requirements.
Supporting the implementation of PIVOTAL and discretionary grant-funded projects.
Coordinating and monitoring project payments and ensuring compliance with Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs).
Providing stakeholder support, guidance and advocacy relating to projects and funding initiatives.
Consolidating project reports and collaborating with RIME to improve project effectiveness and outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Training and Development, Human Resources Development, or Financial Management.
Valid Driver’s Licence.
Own vehicle will be advantageous.

Experience

4–6 years’ experience in project management.
SETA or project coordination experience.

Competencies and Skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Strong project management and coordination skills.
Excellent stakeholder relationship management.
Effective communication and report-writing abilities.
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong planning, monitoring and organisational skills.
Knowledge of grant funding administration and compliance processes.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
High levels of professionalism, integrity and accountability.
Knowledge of the skills development and SETA environment.

Applications

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to submit:

A comprehensive CV;
Certified copies of qualifications;
A certified copy of their South African ID document;
A certified copy of their driver’s licence; and
Any other supporting documents relevant to the application.

Please note that certified copies of qualifications, ID document and driver’s licence must not be older than three (3) months from the closing date of the advertisement.

HWSETA is committed to Employment Equity. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan.

Closing Date

07 August 2026

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Project Officer at HWSETA