National Development Agency (NDA)

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The following exciting vacancies are currently open at the NDA:

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                       Company Secretary

                       Chief Financial Officer

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Applications Closing date is, 6th January 2025 .

For enquiries regarding these positions, please contact Lucia Mabasa on (011) 325 5101.

Should you not be contacted in two months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Secretary

Purpose

This position is responsible for rendering secretarial services and corporate
governance services to the Board. It is also a custodian of all Corporate
Governance matters in the organisation and legal advice to the Board.

Department Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Reports To Administratively to Chief Executive Officer Functionally to the NDA Board

Minimum Qualification

 A Bachelor’s degree in Law
 Company Secretarial Certificate will be an added advantage

Essential Experience

 Five (5) years’ Company secretarial experience with a public entity
 Extensive experience in Corporate Governance, Compliance and Legislative
Framework environment.
 Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting public entities e.g.
corporate governance instruments and guidelines (KING Reports).

Knowledge

 Understanding of various legislation regulating public entities and NDA in
particular.
 Knowledge of company secretarial duties and responsibilities
 Familiarity with system/process documentation and business processes
 Knowledge of socio, political and economic issues facing South Africa
 Development and analysis of strategy, systems, processes and tools.
 Knowledge of Financial and risk management
 Ability to interpret and advise on the application of legislation

Core Competencies

 Strategic Capability and Leadership
 Policy conceptualization, analysis and implementation
 People Management and Empowerment
 Programme and Project Management
 Financial Management
 Change Management
 Knowledge Management
 Service Delivery Innovation
 Problem Solving and Analysis
 Client Orientation and Customer Focus
 Communication
 Honesty and Integrity
 Interpersonal skills
 Leveraging diversity
 Coaching and mentoring
 Organisational & Stakeholder Awareness
 Strong analytical skills
 High levels of discretion and confidentiality

Personal Attributes

 Good interpersonal relations
 Ability to work under pressure
 Innovative and creative
 Independent thinker
 Ability to work in a team and independently
 Cultural sensitivity
 Adaptability
 Cost consciousness
 Honesty and Integrity

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Company Secretarial functions

 Provide strategic advisory services in relation to secretariat services to the
Board and Executive Management
 Advise the Board collectively and individually of their legal rights and
obligations in relations to matters of their responsibilities and law (NDA Act as
amended, PFMA, etc), and good corporate governance
 Prepare, collate and distribute Board and Committee charters and work plans
 Responsible for the logistics (e.g travelling etc) for the meetings of Board and
its Committees Responsible for the preparation of meeting agendas, taking of minutes and
distribution thereof, circulation of action list on resolutions
 Responsible for the processing of Board Fees and other associated matters
 Maintain the Agency’s statutory registers including minute books, Board
registers, registers of disclosures of conflict of interests, etc
 Prepare reports to Board and its Committees and any other forum in relation
to any subject matter required of Company Secretariat from time to time
 Ensure that Board decisions and other communications are formally
channeled to the appropriate members of staff and other stakeholders
 Monitor all legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments
that might affect the NDA’s operations, and ensure that the Board is fully
briefed on these
 Manage Parliamentary Portfolio Committee matters to/from NDA
 Provide support and advice on all matters required by the Board
 Advise on the proper procedures to be followed during the appointment of
Board members by the Minister (DSD)
 Develop and implement an induction programme for the Board,
 Establish training requirements for new Board appointees and implement
appropriate orientation and training for the Board as required
 Oversee the payment of Board member fees through the production of a
payment schedule for HR
 Ensure communication of Board decisions and monitor progress in so far as
reporting to staff and management
 Co-ordinate Annual performance evaluation of the CEO, and annual
evaluation of Board and Board Committee members

Leadership

 Participate with the EXCO team in developing a vision and strategic plan to
guide the organisation
 Identify, assess and inform EXCO team of internal and external corporate
governance issues that affect the organisation

Operations Planning and Management

 Develop and implement operational plans for the Company Secretariat and
ensure that unit goals and objectives work towards the strategic direction of
the organisation
 Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the Company
Secretariat
 Coordinate the production of the NDA’s Annual Report
 Develop and monitor corporate governance compliance checklist for the NDA
 Ensure NDA compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
 Compile, update and manage comprehensive organisational policy register
 Develop and distribute Delegations of Authority providing advice regarding its
content

Financial Management and Administration

 Responsible for the preparation of a comprehensive budget for the Company
Secretarial Unit
 Monitor budget expenditure and take corrective action when necessary.

Manage and Supervise staff

 Develop adequate levels of resources as defined by NDA guidelines
 Guide, lead and direct staff so that they are able to achieve the objectives set
for them
 Monitor and manage staff performance in compliance with the NDA
Performance Management policy and processes
 Identify staff training and development needs and ensure that they are
addressed and implemented

Reporting

 Submit monthly performance reports to the CEO’s Office
 Coordinate the submission of all planning and reporting documents to Board,
DSD and Parliament

Chief Financial Officer/CFO

Purpose

Provide strategic leadership, directs and controls the organisation’s overall
financial planning, implementation, and reporting. Responsible for the
development and implementation of financial policies and procedures. Also
responsible for the application of accounting standards and norms, and financial
practices. Assumes overall responsibility for financial risks and internal controls in
order to ensure sustainable financial position of the organization.

The position is accountable for the overall management of Financial Planning &
Reporting, Revenue and Expenditure, Asset Management, Supply Chain
Management, and Facilities Management functions at both strategic and
operational levels in relation to the implementation organizational strategy.

Minimum Qualification

• Honours Degree in Financial Management/Accounting. (NQF 8)
• Registered as CA SA

Essential Experience

• Eight (8) years’ experience in financial management of which at least 5 years
  must have been at senior management level.
• Sound practical experience in financial management.
• Experience in preparation and implementation of annual budget and financial
  reporting.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of legal prescripts regulating public finance management,
  e.g GRAP, IFRS, PFMA and National Treasury regulations, etc.
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or
  accounting applications.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
• Knowledge of fiscal controls related to the safeguarding of institutional funds
• Working knowledge public sector finance.
• Knowledge of changes and/or developments in governmental accounting laws,
  and company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of project management

Skills & Abilities

• Visionary Leadership
• Strategic Leadership
• External Awareness
• Political Savvy
• Leveraging Diversity
• Negotiation and problem solving
• Creativity & Innovation
• Ability to work as a team leader
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and advise on the application of
  legislation
• High levels of discretion and sensitivity
• Ability to interpret international and local conditions and trends
• Excellent communication skills – all aspects
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to drive and motivate change
• Ability to provide sound advice at all levels

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Strategic leadership & planning, and Financial Management

• Develop and promote a system of good financial management so that public
  funds are safeguarded at all times and used appropriately, economically,
  efficiently and effectively.
• Develop, implement and monitor the entity’s financial plan (budget) to achieve
  the organization’s strategic objectives as articulated in the Strategic Plan and
  Annual Performance Plan.
• Ensure that internal financial targets and budgets are fully consistent with the
  Strategic plan and relevant agreement with government.
• Prepare multi-year revenue and expenditure forecasts
• Ensure alignment of budget to Organization’s Annual Performance Plan.
• Responsible for the development and approval of a financial strategy that
  supports the business plan.
• Develop operational plans that work towards the strategic direction of the
  organization.
• Responsible for the development/review and implementation of financial
• policies.
• Develop and implement finance and accounting procedures.
• Responsible for transforming the organization into a sustainable growing
  development agency.
• Developing and recommending to the Board yearly financial
  strategies/programmes that support the organization’s long-term strategy.
• Oversee the implementation of annual budget and in-year financial reporting.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of
  Organization’s supply chain management system and procedures.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of
  Organization’s Asset Register.
• Responsible for the preparation of Organization’s Annual Financial Statements
  and Reports.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls.
• Coordinate external audit processes and reporting.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of effective revenue
  collection and expenditure system.
• Regulate and maintain cash flow and the short, medium and long term viability
  of operations.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of the Organization’s accounts.
• Responsible for the management of petty cash and related function.
• Responsible and accountable for the Organization’s bank and investment
  accounts.
• Lead and direct the development of the financial risk profile and register

Governance and Accountability

• Direct compliance by all with the Public Finance Management Act
• Ensure full compliance with Supply Chain Regulations, National Treasury
  Regulations, Circulars, Practice Notes and other applicable legal prescripts
• Ensuring that the organization applies all recommended financial best practices.
• Responsible for the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial
  reporting.
• Ensure that all applicable accounting standards (GRAP) are implemented.
• Ensure that the operational risk register for the Department is developed and
  implemented.
• Ensure that expenditure is incurred in line with the approved. Budget.
• Monitoring and addressing non-compliance with financial management policies
  and procedures.
• Ensure that all financial reports are approved timeously by the relevant
  authority.

Supply Chain Management

• Responsible and accountable for the implementation of Supply Chain
  Management Policy and Regulations.
• Accountable for the supply chain operations and reporting
• Responsible for the development of the annual procurement
• Responsible for the functioning of Bid Committees.
• Approval of procurement requisitions in line with the policy and code of
  delegations.
• Continuously give direction on complex supply chain management issues.
• Develop and Maintain systems of internal control which comply with Audit
  requirements

Human Resources Planning and Management

• Responsible for people management within the Department.
• Accountable for the performance management of the Department.
• Management of employee benefits for the Department
• Oversee all the aspects of labour relations within the Department, including
  disciplinary process
• Determine staffing requirements for the Directorate
• Direct capacity and employee development within the Department, i.e training,
  etc.
• Ensure the implementation of the NDA human resources policies, procedures
  and practices within the Directorate
• Establish a positive work environment within the Directorate
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance
• Accountable for general human resources management, i.e leave
  management, time and attendance, etc.

Risk Management

• Identify and evaluate the risks within the Directorate and as related to the
  organisation’s financial status, and implement measures to control those risks.
• Report on the identified risks and risk management strategies.
• Resolve audit queries and complete risk management reports as appropriate
  for the NDA and the Directorate.

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