PPRA Vacancies

Vacancy: Accountant -Head Office ( Sandton )

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The Accountant role is responsible for assisting the Manager: Fidelity Fund in maintaining accurate financial records, timely reporting, and sound investment management systems in order to obtain an unqualified audit report. This includes assisting with the preparation of monthly trial balances, reconciling the balance sheet and investment accounts, monitoring and maintaining debtors and creditors age analyses, and monitoring and maintaining monthly variance reports and quarterly management accounts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma/ Advanced Certificate in
  Finance/Accounting or equivalent .
• Degree, Caseware knowledge and experience will be
  added advantage
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar environment
• A working knowledge and understanding of the
  legislation governing the Property Practitioners.
• Good background knowledge and understanding of
  government policy and legal compliance issues in the
  public sector.
• Knowledge of current trends, research methods and
  practice.
• Exceptional financial management knowledge.
• Sound understanding of investment models and available
  portfolios.
• Sound understanding of the industry and business
  environment.
• Legislation applicable to PPRA (PFMA, GAAP, KING IV,
  TAX, GAAP & GRAP, IFRS).
• Results and Stakeholder orientation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of allocated
  general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure the accuracy payroll related processing
  and Reconciliations.
• Review of weekly and monthly bank
  reconciliations.
• Review Petty Cash reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of Investments/Financial Assets,
  assets, liabilities and income statement General
  Ledger accounts(i.e., processing and
  reconciliations).
• Revenue invoicing and Management by ensuring
  accuracy of various revenue General Ledger
  accounts and completenesstesting.
• Query management.
• Assist with year-end, Auditor General and
  Internal Audit related tasks and duties as
  allocated by Senior Accountant.
• Assist with ad-hock responsibilities from the
  Senior Accountant.

How to apply :

• Applications must be submitted electronically and must
  contain a detailed CV, copies of qualifications, and a
  motivation.
• Background verification and other probity checks / vetting
  will form part of the selection process for the successful
  candidate.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
  qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
  Authority (SAQA).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be
  considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates
  only.
• Any applicant who has not been contacted within 3 months
  of the closing date of this advertisement, must accept that
  their application was unsuccessful.
• The PPRA reserves the right not to fill any advertised
  position(s). It is the PPRA’s intention to promote
  representivity through the filling of these posts so as
  to conform to the organisation’s prevailing policies

CLOSING DATE:
Candidates should submit their applications for the
above position by 31 July 2025 through email to
vacancies@theppra.org.za

The PPRA is an equal-opportunity employer.
The position is open to all without distinction.
REMUNERATION:
Market-related remuneration will be negotiated with the
successful candidate.
TERM APPOINTMENT:
Permanent

Chief Financial Officer- Head Office ( Sandton )

To provide financial management services and advice to the Chief Executive Officer (Accounting Officer) and Executive management in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, the Treasury Regulations, and other applicable legislation and regulations. To further manage the finance and procurement functions of the PPRA.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Finance /Accounting or equivalent
  NQF level 9.
• A qualified CA having current registration with the South
  African Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• 10 years working experience at senior/executive
  management level in a large/ complex organisation.
• Knowledge of reporting on financial and management
  accounting (International Financial Reporting
  Standards), tax, financial modelling.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, financial and other
  management systems, processes, and practices.
• Thorough understanding of legislation applicable to
  PPRA, but not limited to PPA, PFMA, GRAP, KING IV,
  LRA, SDA, BCEA and Companies Act.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management frameworks.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Government
  policy and legal compliance issues in the public sector.
• Competent on reporting and budgetary functions
  associated with the role.
• Interpersonal and People management skills, Resilience
  and emotional intelligence abilities are critical for this
  role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic and financial direction to the CEO
  and Executive Managers.
• Executive management functions which include
  contributing to the PPRA Strategic Plan, Annual
  Performance Plan, and quarterly reporting, amongst
  others, on financial services-related issues, PPRA
  performance, trends, and best practices in the
  market.
• Ensure sound and effective financial planning and
  budgeting for the PPRA in accordance with applicable
  reporting cycles.
• Oversight management over the property sector
  Transformation Fund and Fidelity Fund, and revenue
  management thereof.
• Implementation of proper accounting/budget
  controls and compliance with approved budget.
• Developing and implementing measures to prevent
  fraud and maladministration.
• Oversee the management of PPRA expenditure, cash
  flows, and effective alignment of the PPRA budget
  with priority programmes of service delivery.
• Oversee the effective management of supply chain
  processes and PPRA Assets, and ensure the effective,
  efficient, and transparent utilisation thereof;
• Strict adherence to procurement legislation and other
  frameworks;
• Fostering a good working relationship with the AG’s
  Office and other public sector stakeholders;
• Ensure the effective and efficient management
  and/or implementation of audit intervention
  recommendations;
• Provide timely and accurate financial and operational
  information necessary for strategic decision-making,
  and for reporting on PPRA activities;
• Formulate creative solutions for investment and
  revenue generation purposes, and to enhance costeffectiveness and efficiency in service delivery and
  administration of the PPRA; and,
• Apply effective and efficient revenue and debtors
  management practices.

Note:

• Applications must be submitted electronically and must
  contain a detailed CV, copies of qualifications, and a
  motivation.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
  exercise, and the selection panel for the position will
  further recommend the two highest scoring candidates
  to undertake psychometric / competency-based
  assessments.
• Background verification and other probity checks /
  vetting will form part of the selection process for the
  successful candidate.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
  qualifications evaluated by the South African
  Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

• Applications received after the closing date will
  not be considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
  candidates only.
• Any applicant who has not been contacted within 3
  months of the closing date of this advertisement,
  must accept that their application was
  unsuccessful.
• The PPRA reserves the right not to fill any
  advertised position(s). It is the PPRA’s intention to
  promote representivity through the filling of these
  posts so as to conform to the organisation’s
  prevailing policies.

CLOSING DATE:
Candidates should submit their applications for the
above position by 31 July 2025 through email to
vacancies@theppra.org.za

Vacancy: Company Secretary – Head Office (Sandton)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company Secretary reports directly to the Board Chairperson and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer. The role is
responsible for managing and implementing required processes to ensure that the PPRA Board complies with governance, legal and
statutory requirements and all applicable codes. The Company Secretary keeps the Board informed of their statutory and fiduciary
responsibilities and ensures effective administration and co-ordination of Board activities. The role of the Company Secretary also
entails the provision of advice on Board procedures and compliance to requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum LLB degree or equivalent NQF level 8.
• Membership with Chartered Governance
  Institute of Southern Africa.
• A Master’s degree qualification in either Business
  Administration or Corporate Governance will be an added
  advantage.
• Minimum 10 years working experience, 5 years of which
  must be at Company Secretary level.
• Functional knowledge and application of the Public
  Finance Management Act, Company’s Act, King IV and
  National Treasury Regulations.
• A proven track record within a broad corporate secretariat
  and legal environment.
• A good understanding of the Government structures and
  the relationships between Government (as a Shareholder)
  and public entities.
• Functional knowledge and application of Board governance
  and administration.
• Good Interpersonal, communication and organising skills.
• Report writing, research and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder orientation.
• Adherence to organisational values and an unquestionable
  integrity are non negotiables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an Operational plan at Secretariat functional level
  aligned with PPRA Mandate and Strategy.
• Develop and maintain appropriate governance frameworks and
  tools, i.e. the Boards Charter, Code of Conduct / Ethics,
  Induction Manual, Policy and Procedure documents, King IV
  Governance checklist, Board Annual Plans and Corporate Plan.
• Convene and manage all the Board, Sub Committees and
  internal committee meetings. Ensure continuous Board
  development through corporate governance interventions.
• Ensure timeous and proper preparation and distribution of
  minutes, resolutions and, action items from the Board and
  subcommittee pack meetings. Develop a record management
  system. Monitor the implementation of the Board resolutions.
• Discharge an advisory role to the Board on statutory and
  Corporate Governance requirements.
• Ensure that all statutory reports are submitted to the Board.
• Act as a conduit between the Board of Directors and the
  Accounting Officer.
• Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and
  reporting. Ensure that planning takes place, that specifications
  are developed timeously and that there is compliance with
  supply chain prescripts. Evaluate and monitor the unit’s
  expenditure. Ensure that all expenses incurred by the unit are
  in line with the PFMA and accounted for.
• Facilitate and manage requisite compliance of reporting and
  other requirements to the Department of Human Settlements.

How to apply :

• Applications must be submitted electronically and must
  contain a detailed CV, copies of qualifications, and a
  motivation.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
  exercise, and the selection panel for the position will further
  recommend the two highest scoring candidates to undertake
  psychometric / competency-based assessments.
• Background verification and other probity checks / vetting will
  form part of the selection process for the successful
  candidate.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
  evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority
  (SAQA).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be
  considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Any applicant who has not been contacted within 3 months of
  the closing date of this advertisement, must accept that their
  application was unsuccessful.
• The PPRA reserves the right not to fill any advertised
  position(s). It is the PPRA’s intention to promote
  representivity through the filling of these posts so as to
  conform to the organisation’s prevailing policies.

CLOSING DATE:
Candidates should submit their applications for the above
position by 31 July 2025 through email to
vacancies@theppra.org.za

We wish you all the best with your applications