Employer: Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA)
Job Reference Number: 01
Department: Learning Programme (Grants & Project Management)
Industry: Public Sector, SETA Administration, Skills Development & Data Analytics
Location: SASSETA Head Office, Waterfall Corporate Campus, 74 Waterfall Drive, Midrand, Gauteng
Position Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Contract Expiring 31 March 2030)
Total Cost to Company (TCTC): R858,529.00 per annum (All-Inclusive Annual Remuneration Package)
Posted Date: 16 October 2026
Closing Date: 09 November 2026
About SASSETA & The Data Analyst Role
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is a South African public entity established under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, responsible for driving skills development across safety, security, defense, legal, and correctional services.
SASSETA is recruiting an analytical, detail-oriented Data Analyst (Ref: 01) to join their Learning Programme department at the Head Office in Midrand. Reporting directly to the Manager: Grants & Project Management, the incumbent will oversee discretionary grant data validation, reconciliation, contract tracking, due diligence reporting, financial commitment schedule alignment, and SETA performance reporting through to March 2030.
Key Responsibilities & SETA Data Workflows
The Data Analyst will execute six core operational deliverables across data science and grant management:
1. Data Analytics, Validation & Quality Management
- Data Verification: Verify, reconcile, and analyze grant application profiles and operational datasets using approved verification tools and methodologies.
- Anomaly Reporting: Identify potential data anomalies, gaps, and issues; develop structured recommendations to support data quality and collection standards.
- Ad Hoc Analytics: Conduct data analysis on ad hoc requests and implement tools to review Discretionary Grant (DG) performance data.
2. Discretionary Grant (DG) Process Administration
- Grant Adverts & Briefings: Prepare and publish approved application adverts; brief internal Call Centre and key staff on DG evaluation processes.
- Application Screening: Oversee the receipt, schedule compilation, and criteria evaluation of grant applications.
- Due Diligence: Conduct physical/virtual Due Diligence visits, prepare verification reports, and consolidate schedules for committee review.
3. Committee Recommendations & Contract Lifecycle
- LPERC Presentations: Prepare files, draft memos, and present grant recommendations to the Learning Programme Evaluation and Allocation Committee (LPERC).
- Contracting & Addenda: Populate and issue approved DG contract templates, issue grant award letters, and manage addenda for contract extensions or terminations.
- Close-Outs & Write-Backs: Issue contract close-out letters and inform Finance to process contract balance write-backs.
4. Financial Commitment Tracking & Cash Flow Alignment
- Commitment Schedule: Maintain and monitor the grant commitment schedule and project register to facilitate accurate cash flow management.
- Finance Liaison: Liaise with Finance regarding grant payments in accordance with contracts, communicating adjustments and write-backs promptly.
- Exception Reporting: Prepare quarterly exception reports identifying grant contracts with no progress or financial drawdown.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration for Reference 01, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Matric / Grade 12 (Mandatory).
- Minimum NQF Level 7 Qualification (Bachelor’s Degree, BTech, or Advanced Diploma) in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or Information Science (Mandatory).
- Work Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in data analytics, information management, or business analysis (Mandatory).
- Licensing & Computer Skills:
- Valid Driver’s License (Mandatory).
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (MS Excel, database management, reporting software).
- Required Competencies:
- Proven knowledge of contract management, project finance tracking, and document control.
- Strong technical report writing, negotiation, compliance, and conflict resolution skills.
- High commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics, and detail-oriented execution.
EE Targets & Employment Conditions
- Equity Representation: In line with SASSETA’s Employment Equity Plan, first preference will be given to White Females / Males, Indian Males, and African Males.
- Contract Term: Fixed-term contract running until 31 March 2030.
- Vetting Notice: The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance, qualification verification, and performance contracting.
Application Instructions & Document Checklist
- Online Portal: Submit your application exclusively via the official SASSETA website:
www.sasseta.org.za. - PDF Attachment Requirement (CRITICAL): Attach a detailed CV and ONE (1) consolidated PDF file consisting of certified copies (certified within the last 6 months) of:
- South African ID Copy
- Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
- All relevant Tertiary Qualifications (from NQF Level 7 degree to highest held)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Closing Date: Submit online on or before 09 November 2026.
- Feedback Notice: If you do not hear from HR within 4 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Sample Selection & Interview Questions
SETA Grant Data Analytics & Financial Compliance
- Question (Data Anomaly Detection): “How do you approach reconciling a large discretionary grant dataset when discrepancies arise between approved allocations, project registers, and actual financial drawdowns?”
- Question (Contract Lifecycle Management): “Walk us through the steps of preparing a grant commitment schedule exception report for committee presentation when an allocation shows zero progress.”
How to Apply
Submit your application and consolidated PDF document via the SASSETA portal:
- Employer: Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA)
- Reference Code: 01
- Location: Waterfall Corporate Campus, Midrand, Gauteng
- Remuneration: R858,529.00 TCTC per annum
- Closing Date: 09 November 2026