Exciting 2025/2026 Opportunity: MERSETA Seeks 10 Client Liaison Administrators – Apply Now!
merSETA Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Client Liaison Administrator (B5) vacancies. The closing date for applications is 24 October 2025.
About the Job
mergea – the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority – is a national agency that gives people the skills they need to work in things like metal, plastic, tyres and engines. They are now looking for 10 new Client Liaison Administrators to work in the Western Cape Regional Office on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.
If you can handle a desk, love talking to people and want to learn about the business side of skills training, this role could be a great next step for you.
What You’ll Do
- Keep records neat and easy to find.
- Answer questions from customers and help them quickly.
- Register new learners (students who will take training courses).
- Do secretarial work that keeps the office running smoothly.
- Explain how skills training works to people who ask.
- Help with special projects and surprise tasks that come up.
- Make reports using data to track how the office is doing.
- Manage the process for stopping apprentices or learners from a course if needed.
- Watch and note how projects and people are performing.
What We Need From You
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) – 3 years of study in one of these areas:
- Business Administration
- Office Administration
- Commerce
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- At least 1 year of experience in an admin or customer‑service role.
- Good at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and basic database tools.
- Knowledge of South Africa’s skills‑development laws is a plus.
- Strong problem‑solving, teamwork, talking to people, and paying close attention to details.
Salary & Contract
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | R28 039.77 per month |
| Contract | 6‑month fixed‑term |
| Reference | CLA/WC/24/10/25 |
| Closing Date | 24 October 2025 |
How to Apply
- Fill out the job application form on the merSETA website.
- Send a CV that lists your work experience, education and three references.
- In the email subject line write the reference number: CLA/WC/24/10/25.
(If you forget this, your application will not be accepted.) - Email everything to recruitment@merseta.org.za.
Only people who match the criteria will be called back. If you don’t hear back within about two months of the deadline, your application will be considered closed.
Why Work With Mergea?
- You’ll help shape the skills of future engineers, designers and technicians.
- You’ll gain real‑world experience that many employers look for.
- You’ll work with a respected national organization that supports South Africa’s growth.
- You’ll have the chance to see how training, industry and government collaborate to build a better economy.
Want to Learn More About Seta Opportunities?
- Explore how you can still apply for Seta bursaries for this year.
- Discover the Seta PEPkor Lifestyle Learnership that could set you up for a career.
- Fast‑track your future with Seta‑funded courses that give you industry‑ready skills.
- If you’re thinking about being an apprentice, see what’s currently available with Seta Apprenticeships (now open).
merSETA is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including affirmative‑action candidates and people living with disabilities. Your skill set and enthusiasm are what matter most.
Apply today and become part of a team that empowers South Africa’s next generation of skilled workers!
