X8 Administrator: Learning Intervention Discretionary Grant

X8 Administrator: Learning Intervention Discretionary Grant

The BANKSETA is a statutory body established through the

Skills

• Development Act of 1998 to enable its stakeholders to advance the national and global position of the banking and alternative banking industry. As guided by its mandate, the BANKSETA is an agent of transformation by promoting employment equity and broad-based black economic empowerment through skills development.

• Reference Number: BSTEMPLIDG2026

• Job Title: X8 Administrator: Learning Intervention Discretionary Grant

• Reporting Line: Manager: Youth Development

• Full-time/Part-time/Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract

• Location: Gauteng – Centurion (Head Office)

• Remuneration: R 350 000 CTC per annum

The purpose of the role:

• The BANKSETA invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for fixed-term Learning Programme Resource positions within the Skills and Youth Development Department. The appointed resources will support the quality assurance of performance information, contract administration, invoicing processes, writebacks, and related project administration activities for discretionary grant programmes.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in managing performance information by following up on project progress and ensure learner evidence is sent in time by stakeholders and logged upon receipt onto the Performance Information Register (PIR).
• Review and verify the received evidence and request the stakeholders to invoice and agree on how much is to be invoiced.
• Submit all received invoices to the respective Project Manager for processing.
• Reconcile the project expenditure on an ongoing basis and identify any under-utilised budget and agree with the respective stakeholder to submit the under-utilisation form.
• Raise the Project Change Control Note (PCCN) for submission to the respective Project Manager for processing and ensure the supporting evidence is attached.
• Ensure all the learner evidence that has been verified is saved and properly referenced using the PIV number and accessible by all Learning Programs Departments.
• Verify the BI tool against the learner evidence to ensure correctness and completeness of captured data.
• Comply with all applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Ensure all payments for DGFW projects are supported by adequate documentation.
• Continuously update the Performance Information Register with accurate project statuses.
• Ensure that information is organised and readily available for audit, compliance, and reporting purposes.
• Assist with ad-hoc queries as they arise.

Competencies:

• Integrity
• Problem solving/analytical
• Presentation skills
• Resilience and drive
• Innovation and resourcefulness
• Empowering self and others
• Numeracy and spreadsheet proficiency
• Delivery orientation
• Service focus
• Attention to detail and accurate output
• Strong administrative skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills at all levels

System Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 plus National Diploma/Degree qualification in administration, project management, business management, public administration, education, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in project administration, learning programme administration, quality assurance, data verification, or performance information management.
• At least one year of experience in Discretionary Grant administration

Additional requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with large volumes of documentation.

• Good communication, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up skills.

• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of discretionary grant programmes, skills development, SETA environments, or audit preparation will be an added advantage.

• Closing date for applications: 16 October 2026

• Specialist: Learning Interventions

• Reference Number: BS/LEARINTSPEC/OCT2026

• Job Title: Specialist: Learning Interventions

• Reporting Line: Manager: Youth Development

• Full-time/Part-time/Contract: 18 Months

• Location: Gauteng – Centurion (Head Office)

• The BANKSETA is a statutory body established through the

Skills

• Development Act of 1998 to enable its stakeholders to advance the national and global position of the banking and alternative banking industry. As guided by its mandate the BANKSETA is as such an agent of transformation by promoting employment equity and broad-based black economic empowerment through skills development.

• Remuneration: R760 000 CTC per Annum

• The purpose of the role

• The Specialist: Learning Interventions reports directly to the Learning Interventions Programme Manager. The Specialist Learning Interventions is responsible for implementing new and existing learning programmes. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting and advising Stakeholders on how to effectively implement learning interventions in accordance with the BANKSETA policy and relevant legislation governing the learning interventions, to ensure the organisation achieves its strategic mandate aligned to NSDP 2030

Main Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Build and maintain healthy and sustainable relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Gather feedback from stakeholders to improve and optimise service delivery
• Identify issues and problems within allocated area and make recommendations to implement changes as and when required
• Investigate and address problems in the most appropriate manner
• To capacitate current and new stakeholders to align to BANKSETA compliance

Requirements

• Contracts Management between BANKSETA and stakeholders

• Managing Service Providers

• Capture performance information in the Performance register

• Manage the delivery of learning programmes and projects as stated in the Annual Performance Plan

• Conduct a need analysis and prioritise projects with Learning Interventions Programme Managers and the Senior Manager: Learning Interventions

• Manage compliance to the project management policies and procedures

• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project associated risks

• Compile and review progress reports and submit to the Learning Interventions Programme Manager monthly/quarterly in accordance to set standards and format

• Maintain accurate and systematic recording of project information

• Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, protocols, and frameworks required for each learning programme

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of all learning programmes

• Conduct site visit for monitoring and evaluation of learning interventions implementation progress

• Update all project records (both hard copy filling and electronic systems) and reflect the correct project documents

• Compile performance information report and upload these reports into the system on a quarterly basis

• Analyse learner attendance, assessment and moderation and identify patterns and trends

• Identify and mitigate project risks

• Participate, facilitate and/or chair Funding Window evaluation panels. Draft MOAs for signature

• Prepare documentation to ensure commitment of funds

• Implement performance reporting policies and procedures

• Research and provide input into strategic initiatives

• Conduct benchmarking and business improvement exercises

• Provide input into performance audits

• To continuously develop own personal expertise to drive personal growth

• Develop and document own Individual Development Plan (IDP) reflecting current and future development requirements to drive personal development

• Identify training, certification, and conference opportunities to attend that will add value to your personal development and to the BANKSETA

• Remain up to date with relevant market trends and incorporate information into your work to add value

• Ensure that opportunities are taken on with a can-do attitude and with a focus on continuous learning

• Finance

• Effective management of budget allocation and revisions

• Ensure that invoices are paid timeously and in compliance with the National Treasury Regulations

• Capture invoices onto the Financial Management system (currently using SAGE) to drive the approval process

• Preparing project payments and handling payment-related queries

• Ensure that the payments of Discretionary grants are aligned to service level agreement and payments are affected timeously to ensure prompt delivery on projects

• Provide input and