Grants Practitioner

Vacancies with Collen

Overview

An opportunity exists at the CHIETA Head Office for a Grants Practitioner on a fixed-term contract up to 31 March 2030. The incumbent will provide support to the Grants and Projects Business Unit. Candidates who meet the requirements of the position are invited to apply.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Business Administration, Accounting, or Public Administration.
• 2 to 4 years of proven experience working in Grants, Business Administration, Accounting, SETA, and/or a similar environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy (MS Office suite, with MS Excel at an advanced level).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively within own team and across departments.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid work environment independently and with minimal supervision.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Effective management of Discretionary Grants and Mandatory Grants.
• Ensure Quality Management System (QMS) documentation is implemented and maintained within the Grants Unit.
• Ensure appropriate operational linkages to the relevant Grants Information System.
• Evaluate grant applications received and establish that requirements for successful implementation by companies are in place.
• Ensure Discretionary Grants budget proposal applications are accurate, cost-effective, and market-related.
• Effective administration and management of contracts, award letters, and payments.
• Preparation of tracking reports, audit checks, and statistical data.
• Administrative duties for the Executive Manager and general Regional Support duties.
• Processing and verification of B-BBEE letters for participating companies.
• Assist in consolidating and evaluating evidence received from regional offices for correctness and validity against DHET guidelines.
• Identify operational controls at an organizational and Business Unit level to prevent audit findings and compliance deviations.

Skills & Behavioural Competencies

• Planning and organisation skills
• Strong oral and written communication
• Problem-solving ability and detail orientation
• Diversity awareness, confidentiality, ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Teamwork, innovation, and collaborative engagement