Jobs Available at merSETA

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Ensuring an optimal environment for the deployment, management and maintenance of unique coding for teaching and learning innovation projects.
• Managing third-party solutions affiliated with Canvas and implement/support their LTI integrations.
• Providing second tier support for system users.
• Set-up and monitoring of an internal ticketing system for LMS-related issues to ensure that issues are addressed appropriately.
• Performing regular backup operations appropriate for data protection, disaster recovery and failover procedures.
• Provision of documentation and technical specifications to system users for planning and implementing new and/or upgraded software.
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance. 

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• NQF Level 6 in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
• At least 3 years working experience in an ICT environment with knowledge and experience in deployment, management, administration and troubleshooting in a Linux operating environment for Cloud-based: Virtual Box, Ubuntu 20.04, Docker & Docker compose, NGINX and PostgreSQL
• Additional experience in the following will be an advantage: Scripting and automation tools; deployment of open-source Canvas educational software; of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
• Excellent communication in Project-based teamwork
• Analysis and problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Written and oral communication
• Attention to detail

To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number 

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Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Assist to develop, implement, and manage a contract management framework consisting of approach, controls, policy, procedures, and templates for utilization by all departments and units in the SETA.
• Development of contractual templates for utilization by the SETA aligned with legislation and to avert the SETA from potential legal implications or consequences.
• Ensure an accurate list of contracts entered between the SETA and other organisations as well as generate reports on the status of existing agreements, including all addendums.
• Continuously monitor the status of all contracts and transactional agreement against effectiveness and consistency of utilization of the contract management framework across the SETA to mitigate potential risk and provide advice and support.
• Up-date and monitor the overall contract register/dashboard for the SETA on a weekly basis and flag potential risks on the contract register/dashboard and ensure management is informed.
• Provide guidance, support and advice on contract matters to departments, business units, committees, and regions.
• Assist in the drafting of contracts for sign-off by the relevant contract custodian.
• Develop and manage and update a regulatory universe, framework as well as the Compliance policy.
• Provide for formal and structured monitoring of the Compliance Requirements.
• Assist management and the organisation in discharging its responsibility to comply with Compliance Requirements through continuous monitoring of compliance issues.
• Develop and implement a compliance plan.
• Train and educate employees and management on all compliance related procedures ensuring in- depth understanding of potential risks and implications for the SETA on non-compliance.
• Custodian of BBBEE ensuring SETA comply to legislation and all procedures are implemented efficiently.
• Ensure performance against set individual and respective contracts and compliance delivery targets.
• Continuously track, monitor, and measure Contracts & Compliance and individual performance against set standards and performance targets.
• Provide formal, standard-reporting and feedback, ensuring accurate, up-to-date status on Contracts & Compliance performance.

 Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• LLB NQF level 8 qualification or BCom with Honours in Law or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in a similar position or in legal and compliance
• 6 years’ experience in a similar position or in legal and compliance, preferably within a public sector environment would be advantageous
• Knowledge of all applicable legislations
• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration skills
• Writing and reporting Skills
• Relationship Management Skills
• Attention to Detail Skills
• Communication Skills

To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email:

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Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Administrating activities on the SharePoint platform, integrating applications, and creating libraries
• Adding users, controlling access to document libraries, and setting permissions
• Performing maintenance of the SharePoint platform, servers, and intranet
• Troubleshooting and resolving SharePoint issues or malfunctions and resolve timely
• Providing SharePoint support and end-user training
• Performing data retrieval and backup procedures to prevent data loss
• Monitoring and administrating SharePoint to enable sufficient storage space by performing clean-ups and archiving data
• Reviewing usage and activity reports and making adjustments to ensure optimized user- experiences
• Keeping up to date with SharePoint developments and performing version updates and upgrades
• Continuously track, monitor, and measure individual performance against set standards and performance targets
• Effective utilization of best practice and up-to-date knowledge to continuously support service delivery and improve performance
• Knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and informing key stakeholders on new information relating to the unit
• Professional visible representation of the merSETA, ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the merSETA values
• Ensure effective, professional communication and dialogue with all Stakeholders, Management, Staff, and external Stakeholders.
• Perform adhoc tasks

 Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• NQF level 6 qualification in Networking or related field
• SharePoint Certification
• NQF level 7 in information technology or equivalent will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a SharePoint Administrator
• 4 or more years’ experience in successful SharePoint administration will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Windows operating systems, as well as SQL Server, Power BI, PowerShell, and Office 365.
• Knowledge of SharePoint tools, including ULS Logs, workflows, and SharePoint forms for tasks
• Experience in software design
• Technical Skill and competence
• Customer Service Orientation
• Problem Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Concern for Excellence

To apply for this opportunity, submit a fully completed job application form, a detailed curriculum vitae with three references, clearly quoting the Job Title and Reference Number as a subject in the email