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.

 

Reference Number:

BS/SNRMANLI/JAN2026

Job Title:

Senior Manager: Learning Interventions (Planning & Implementation)

Reporting Line:

  Executive Manager: Learning Programmes

Full-time/Part-time/Contract:

Full time

Location:

Gauteng - Centurion (Head Office)

 

Remuneration:  R 1 137 923.00 – 1 399 668.50

The purpose of the role

 

The Senior Manager: Learning Interventions (Planning & Implementation) is responsible for the overall management and tracking of learning programme implementation including:  

  • Initiation, (Project Initiation Charters)  
  • Planning (integrate the departmental operational plans to ensure overall monitoring, opening and finalising discretionary grant funding windows),
  • Implementation (develop and maintaining the project monitoring schedule, tools and reports, ensuring the capturing of performance information on the BANKSETA MIS, producing quarterly  and annual performance reports against the APP and DHET SLA and ensuring the document management in support of the reports)
  • Close Out of projects (including on the financial management system).   

 

Main Responsibilities

 

To manage the Initiation of learning programmes

 

  • Develop Project Initiation Charters for each indicator / project in the Annual Performance Plan, for new
         projects and where additional funding is needed, with input from relevant internal stakeholders

 

 To manage the planning of learning programmes

 

  • Monitor the development and implementation of operational plans to ensure successful
        implementation of plans and achievement of targets.
  • Develop an overall site visit / monitoring schedule for all projects
  • Review current policies and procedures and make suggestions for changes.
  • Ensure project deliverables are aligned with organisational project deliverables in terms of the APP
        requirements and DG policy and related SOPs.

 

To manage project execution

 

  • Develop Discretionary Grant Funding Window Guidelines with input from all stakeholders
  • Manage the funding window process for all projects end to end
  • Develop annual MoA templates with input from all internal stakeholders and have it legally reviewed
  • Development and Ensure completeness of the Commitment Schedule by tracking the signing of MoA’s
  • Monitor the completeness and correctness of the Performance Information Register
  • Conduct stakeholder site visits and project monitoring

 

To track project progress, report performance against the plan and SLA, and making necessary adjustments to stay on track.

 

  • Ensure the integration of project risks, departmental risks into an overall risk management register
  • Prepare quarterly performance reports
  • Prepare and submit reports or ad hoc reports to the CEO / Board / DHET / DPME as and when
        required.
  • Hosting of monthly project management meetings
  • Implement internal controls and procedures to maintain data integrity and adherence to compliance
        standards.

 

People Management

 

  • Recruitment Management
  • Performance Management
  • Leadership Management
  • Monitor staff compliance with HC and IR policies and procedures.
  • Training and Development Management
  • Follow HC retention policies.
  • Communicate relevant information to individuals/team through various communication mediums.
  • Conflict Management

 

Competencies

 

Values

 

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

 

Functional/Technical

  • Legislation Compliance
  • Project management
  • Administration and organizational skills
  • Communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Data Management
  • Report Writing
  • Time management

Behavioural

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

 

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

 

  • Strong knowledge of SETA regulations, compliance standards, and accounting principles.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid understanding of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis, data interpretation, and reporting techniques.
  • Excellent project management knowledge and experience

 

Minimum Requirements

 

  • 10 years minimum experience in an educational or skills development environment (of which 5 years must be at management level in the following areas:
  • Operationalising Skills Development & Compliance aligned with legislation and / or strategy
  • Project Financial management experience and Risk management in project environment
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Bachelor Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma or Equivalent at  NQF 8 level or higher, in Human Resources Development (HRD), Public Administration, Business Management, Social Sciences, Commerce or similar field.

 

Closing date for applications:9 March 2026

 

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who meet BANKSETA’s Employment Equity Plan. White and coloured males/females and Indian females are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 
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