The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) exists in terms of the Skills Development Act and is a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act. Its mandate includes:
- Developing and implementing a sector skills plan
- Promoting learning programmes
- Registering learning programmes agreements
- Serving as an Education and Training Quality Authority
- Collecting and disbursing skills development levies
- Liaising with the National Skills Authority
- Reporting to the Director-General of the Department of Higher Education and Training on its activities
The CETA would like to make the following appointment on a fixed-term contract up to 31 March 2025, renewal at its discretion
Chief Executive Officer: CETA
Executive Management Grade
Reporting to the Administrator of the CETA and later to the Chairperson of the Board
Based at CETA Head Office in Midrand, Gauteng
All-inclusive salary package in terms of Reg.7 of the Regulations Conditions of Service and Appointment of the CEO of a SETA, published in GG [URL Removed] on 4 November 2011
JOB DESCRIPTION
The CEO is responsible and accountable for all aspects of the CETA’s corporate management, core business delivery, financial management, and reporting.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
- A relevant Post Graduate qualification at Master’s Degree level
- At least 10 years relevant experience at senior management level
- SETA-related and/or skills development experience would be an added advantage
- Above average understanding of the core business of a SETA
- Provable research experience will count in the candidate’s favour
- Knowledge and understanding of the following laws: Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act and the PFMA
- Knowledge of corporate management and governance
- Evidence of above average understanding of the South African Skills Development Environment
- Excellent analytical skills
- Highly developed communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with oversight structures
- The incumbent must be in possession of a valid driver’s license
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In terms of duties and responsibility the CEO must:
- Ensure the organisation’s compliance with relevant legislation and monitor legislative and regulatory developments pertaining to it
- Ensure the development of and adherence to the CETA’s corporate management; core business delivery; financial management; and reporting policies, processes, systems and procedures
- Ensure the development of the organisations overall strategic plan and budgets as prescribed by the Department of Higher Education and Training and National Treasury
- Oversee the development of the business plans and budgets of the corporate management; core business and financial management divisions
- Ensure sound corporate management in the organisation, including with respect to registry and logistics; travel and administration; human resources; communication and public relations; legal matters and ICT functions
- Ensure that the organisation’s core business is Implemented in line with applicable protocols and policies as set out by SAQA and/or the QCTO, and relevant legislation and regulations.
- Ensure the development of relevant controls to ensure that the CETA’s financial resources and assets are managed with integrity and in line with the PFMA
- Ensure that the CETA is adequately shielded from or effectively manages risks
- Ensure the development and implementation of a Supply Chain Management System consistent with legislative and other good governance arrangements
- Ensure the CETA’s fulfilment of grant disbursement in terms of applicable laws and regulations
- Ensure that CETA-funded projects are implemented speedily, efficiently, and effectively
- Ensure sound relations with the CETA’s stakeholders, particularly with respect to the organisation’s operations
- Oversee performance management and the development of all CETA staff
- Ensure the CETA’s compliance with all its policy, legislative, regulatory, and reporting obligations
- Attend Accounting Authority meetings, implement decisions of the Accounting Authority and perform such other functions as determined by the Accounting Authority or Executive Committee
PLEASE NOTE
- All enquiries may be directed to Mr Ndumiso P. Voyi at [Phone Number Removed];, Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 16:30
- All applications must be emailed to [Email Address Removed] / [Email Address Removed]
- The closing date for all applications is 23 April 2021
- All short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting
- The candidate will be required to disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations and form
- As an equity employer the CETA will give preference to targeted groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act
Desired Skills:
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Strategy
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Strategic development
- Corporate Development
Desired Work Experience:
- More than 10 years Executive Management / Director
Desired Qualification Level:
- Masters