Administrator: Grants & Levies – Commitments Schedule (X2)

Reference Number: AGLCS/HO/12/03/26
Closing Date: 12 March 2026
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)
Salary: R37,300.89 per month
Location: Head Office, South Africa
Company: merSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA)
Category: Finance / Administration

Job Overview

The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) is seeking two Administrators: Grants & Levies – Commitments Schedule to join the Finance Division on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

The role focuses on financial administration, monitoring, and recovery of mandatory and discretionary grant funds. The successful candidate will assist with reconciliations, reporting, grant processing, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with merSETA financial policies and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the levy income schedule and ensure reconciliation with receipts from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

• Assist with processing mandatory grant payments.

• Maintain the projects and discretionary grant commitment register.

• Recover overpayments of mandatory and discretionary grants.

• Follow up on the SETA debt recovery process, liaising with stakeholders and debt collectors.

• Compile monthly reports and schedules for the management pack.

• Complete general ledger reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate administration of financial records and information.

• Assist with internal and external audit queries by providing required documentation.

• Process inter-SETA transactions and liaise with other SETAs when required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields:

• Accounting

• Financial Management

• Cost and Management Accounting

• Bookkeeping

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping within a Grants or Levies environment.

Advantageous

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or Bookkeeping.

• More than 3 years’ experience in Finance/Accounting/Bookkeeping within a grants or levies environment.

• Understanding of the SETA financial environment, including grant payments.

Skills & Competencies

• Customer service orientation

• Technical financial skills

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Relationship management

• Attention to detail

• Strong communication skills

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• A fully completed job application form

• Detailed CV with three references

Email applications to: recruitment@merseta.org.za

Important:

• The Reference Number (AGLCS/HO/12/03/26) must be quoted in the email subject line.

• Applications without the correct reference number will be automatically disqualified.

Additional Information

The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer, and preference will be given to Affirmative Action candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 2 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.