The CHIETA Discretionary Grants are available for skills development initiatives and related research projects for the chemical industry. Researchers, public and private research providers, institutions and member companies are hereby invited to apply to partner with CHIETA.

The CHIETA Discretionary Grant is available for employers/enterprises within the chemical sector and is aimed at addressing the scarce and critical skills needs identified through the CHIETA Sector Skills Plan. Due to the challenging circumstances caused by the nationwide lockdown, CHIETA could not award applications received for 2020/2021 Cycle1 funding window.

The CHIETA hereby invites application from qualifying chemical sector employers and enterprises to apply for the 2020/21 Cycle 1 (amended advert) Discretionary grants funding windows to support its Annual Performance Plan. This window is open for both new and previous cycle 1 applicants.

An opportunity exists within the CHIETA for two Software Developers on a (one for five months and another for three months duration) fixed term contract. Successful candidates will be required to work 3 days per week and will be paid an hourly rate. The purpose of the job is to provide for the support, maintenance, and as required development tasks in support of the New CHIETA MIS.

Requirements: At least a National Diploma in IT, related degree and/or relevant experience

Experience: At least 3-5 years’ experience working on a variety of software development projects, having experience with SETA MIS would be advantageous

I have the pleasure informing you the CHIETA community that, after an intensive recruitment and selection process overseen by the CHIETA Accounting Authority (Governing Board), the Honorable Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology has appointed Mr. Yershen Pillay as the CHIETA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the period 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2025.