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 monitoring of the Commitment schedule to ensure contract
      information is up to date.
  • Prepare appropriate change control documents to effectively manage the
      Commitment schedule in area of  responsibility (extensions/terminations/write backs)
  • Draft the terms of reference and participate in the Bid Specification and Bid
      Evaluation Committee for the procurement of service providers as end user

 

Risk, Governance and Compliance

 

  • Ensure correct learner evidence is delivered by stakeholders through conducting
      quality assurance processes.
  • Satisfy all compliance related activities of the business such as performance
      reporting; audit requests requirements; performance validation process by DHET and
      ensuring that the information required is readily available at the time of audit and
      validation
  • Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility

 

Competencies

 

• The successful candidate should hold a valid driver’s licence

 

Values

 

  • Respective
  • Innovative 
  • Stakeholder Focus 
  • Professionalism 
  • Diversity 
  • Integrity 
  • Teamwork 

 

Functional/Technical

  • Legislation Compliance
  • Administration and organizational skills
  • Quality assurance of performance information
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Data Management
  • Listening skills
  • Report Writing
  • Time management
  • Project Financial Management
  • Project Management

 

Behavioural

  • Problem solving
  • Initiative
  • Results driven
  • Professional
  • Stress tolerance
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Resilience
  • Collaborative leadership

 

Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of the Skills Development and National Qualifications Framework Acts
  • Knowledge of the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET), National Treasury, and the Auditor-General
     Performance Audit and SETA processes, PFMA
  • Knowledge of learning and development principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of the WSP/ATR/Pivotal Planning and Reporting processes
  • Familiarity with the Banking Sector and SETA in general is advantageous.

Minimum Requirements

  • 5 years’ working experience in a learning and development or skills development environment, of which 3 years must be in the public sector.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or qualification in Business or Education or Commerce or Social Science or Finance fields or in similar field on at least NQF 7 level or higher.

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Closing date for applications: 16 October 2026

 

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who meet BANKSETAs Employment Equity Plan. White and coloured males/females and black males are encouraged to apply.

 

 
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