Regional Project Controller Kwa Zulu-Natal

Regional Project Controller – Kwa Zulu-Natal

10 months – Fixed Term

The Wholesale and Retail Sector for Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) seeks to employ a Regional Project Controller, who will report directly to the Regional Manager and be based at the Kwa Zulu-NatalRegional Office.

Key Performance Areas will include but not limited to the following:

Responsibility for the coordination of specific regional projects
Oversee registrations of learners by specified deadline dates
Effectively implement and manage contracts
Implement and manage to completion various learning programmes including Learnerships, Skills Programmes and other learning interventions within the region which includes but is not limited to the following:

Receive and record learner agreements in the region
Check received agreement to ensure compliance
Advise stakeholders within seven (7) days of receipt whether or not the learner agreement can be registered.
Ensure compliant agreements are registered
Conduct verification and monitoring stakeholder visits as per agreed SLA’s.
Prepare and submit learnership quarterly reports to the Team Leader and/or Regional Manager
Prepare and submit grants payment schedules to the Team Leader or Regional Manager, for approval.

Reconcile Grant Claim forms and process for approval by RM
Verification and submission of final documents for various projects to Head Office through the Team Leader or Regional Manager, i.e. documents for approval of payments, etc.
Coordinate verification and monitoring activities
Ensure adequate record keeping processes are implemented
Liaise with stakeholders and resolve queries
Conduct monitoring, verification and due diligence visits on all relevant projects (i.e. workplace evaluation, confirmation of learners, assessor/facilitator/ moderator verification etc.,)
Reconciling verified and monitored learners
Report on project progress to RM and stakeholders
Effect terminations and request external moderation and certification from QQA unit

Responsible for the coordination of monthly stakeholder project progress meetings (monthly and as required)
Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits (DHET/AG/Internal)
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

A three year relevant tertiary qualification at NQF-Level 6 or equivalent
Previous experience as a project coordinator / managing projects
3 years skills development or training experience
Project Management certificate and experience is advantageous
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Experience in public sector will be an added advantage

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

In depth knowledge and understanding of the NSDS, Skills Development Act and Skills Levies Act.
Computer literacy - proficient in Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Ms Project.
Knowledge and understanding of SETA Management System (SMS) will be an advantage.
Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
Committed to meeting targets and deadlines
In depth knowledge of the W&R Sector.an advantage
Self-Motivated & Team Player
Innovative and Creativity.
Good customer orientation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.
Assertiveness and good communication skills (both verbal & written).
Ability to network to increase stakeholder participation.
Ability to travel within the KZN Region and must be a local KZN Resident.

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements of this position should apply, by forwarding their CVs via email, for attention: Naomi Sekudu (HR Officer) email: closing date for applications is: Tuesday, 10th October2017.