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Finance Manager
| Position: | Finance Manager |
| Department: | Finance |
| Manager/Supervisor: | Chief Financial Officer |
| Position Status: | Permanent |
| Job Grade | P06 |
| Position Reference Code | FMA2411 |
Freedom Park is a national monument and heritage destination dedicated to honouring all those who gave their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated at Salvokop, on the southern tip of Pretoria.
Freedom Park is looking for an ethical individual who has a passion to contribute to national reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Finance Manager.
JOB SUMMARY
To manage all financial and management accounting functions at Freedom Park.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- To manage and ensure accurate and meaningful financial reporting, including
monthly and quarterly management accounting reports and annual financial
statements. - To manage the strategic financial planning activities, such as budget development
and procurement monitoring. - To manage the financial accounting functions to ensure the accuracy of all financial
transactions. - Manage budget and Cash and Bank account.
- To formulate, implement and monitor financial policies and procedures.To ensure that assets are accounted for and managed in accordance with statutory
requirements, policies and procedures. - To ensure adherence to all finance-related statutory requirements.
- To ensure that staff are developed and managed, and that a conducive working
environment is created. - To ensure payment of suppliers within stipulated timeframes, e.g. within 30 days.
- Provide accurate financial input in strategic reports, such as Annual Performance
Plans and Annual Reports etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- BCom or BCompt Degree with major subjects in Accountancy, Financial
Management, Management Accounting, etc. - Post-graduate Degree and/or Qualification as a CA (SA) will be an added
advantage. - Minimum of 5 years as a Finance Manager preferably in a public entity or related
field. - Financial management in a medium to large public entity with experience in
Financial Planning and Analysis and ERP systems - Strong knowledge of the PFMA, GRAP, Treasury Regulations, Policy Formulation,
implementing and monitoring. - Honesty, integrity and ethical conduct at the highest level
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisation and presentation skills.
- Dynamic, innovation, creative skills and ability to relate to people of diverse
backgrounds
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form. Applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za. All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational
certificates and or other qualifications and identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code on the subject line when applying for the position. Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance. Closing date is 30 th of November 2024.
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
Senior Financial Reporting Specialist
| Position: | Financial Reporting Specialist |
| Department: | Finance |
| Manager/Supervisor: | Chief Financial Officer |
| Position Status: | Permanent |
| Job Grade | P07 |
| Position Reference Code | SFS2411 |
Freedom Park is a national monument and heritage destination dedicated to honouring all those who gave their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated at Salvokop, on the souther tip of Pretoria.
Freedom Park is looking for an ethical individual who has a passion to contribute to national
reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and
experienced persons for the position of Financial Reporting Specialist.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Financial Reporting Specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the
preparation, analysis, and distribution of financial reports for both internal and external
stakeholders. S/he will ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards,
and timely delivery of financial information to support decision-making and regulatory
requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Cashbook processing and management
- Cashflow management
- Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- Manage Accounts receivable, assets and all reporting
- Management of Revenue, Grants and FP Debtors
- Prepare financial statements and working papers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements in all
financial reporting. - Preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders (NT, DSAC, Auditors, etc)
- Collaborate with internal departments, such as, corporate governance and Heritage and
Knowledge, to gather necessary information for reporting. - Maintain accurate and organized financial records, ensuring that data reconciliations and audits
are performed regularly. - Assist with internal and external the audit process
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance in
financial reporting. - Assist in the development and implementation of reporting processes and controls to improve
efficiency and accuracy. - Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support strategic decisionmaking.
- Contribute to special projects related to financial reporting enhancements or system
implementations. - Any Ad hoc as required and directed by Finance Manager.
Experience and Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years post CA (SA) qualification experience.
- Strong GRAP technical knowledge and knowledge of CaseWare
- Proficiency in financial reporting software and tools.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis techniques and data interpretation.
- Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements related to financial reporting and disclosure.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
Knowledge - Strong GRAP technical knowledge and knowledge of CaseWare
- Proficiency in financial reporting software and tools.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis techniques and data interpretation.
- Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements related to financial reporting and disclosure.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Advanced Skills in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
COMPETENCIES
- A hands-on individual who can operate independently and with minimum supervision.
- An analytical thinker, able to communicate with clients and staff in a clear and proactive
manner. - Ability to provide an internal service promptly, in accordance with company standards.
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving and analysing skills.
- Good communication skills
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form. Applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za. All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and or other qualifications and identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code on the subject line when applying for the position.
Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance.
Closing date is 02nd of December 2024.
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your
application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
Factotum – Facilities Management Assistant
| Position: | Factotum – Facilities Management Assistan |
| Manager/Supervisor: | Infrastructure Support Manager |
| Position Status: | Permanent |
| Job Grade | P010 |
| Position Reference Code | FMA2024 |
Freedom Park is a national monument and heritage destination dedicated to honouring all those who gave their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated at Salvokop, on the southern tip of Pretoria.
Freedom Park is looking for an ethical individual who has a passion to contribute to national reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Factotum – Facilities Management Assistant.
JOB SUMMARY
To plan and effectively coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair work around the park complex. This includes supervision of teams of contract workers, regularly inspect sites, execute works when necessary, maintain equipment, and assign services providers to various projects. Solid understanding of building maintenance, repairs, refurbishments.
This role requires a person who can perform maintenance in and around the Park’s
premises and on equipment that belongs to Freedom Park. The responsibilities can vary
from quick repair jobs to highly skilled tasks, including electrical installations and repairs,
tile replacement, plumbing, mechanical works, and garden manicure etc. Candidate will
be required to perform basic maintenance of buildings, grounds, furniture, equipment, and
other jobs that may be required from time to time.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Prepare facilities for meetings,
- Plan, organize, control and lead as supervisor by managing the contract
maintenance staff. - Do maintenance and repair work – all “minor” maintenance and repair work inside
and outside all buildings when necessary. - Purchase maintenance materials, tools and equipment as required and to control
stock thereof. - Assist in managing the Maintenance and Repairs quality control.
- Inspecting buildings, maintaining inventory, and scheduling repairs
- Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance.
- Coordinate daily cleaning and maintenance activities.
- Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time and to the correct
quality. - Comply with all health and safety regulations and practices on site.
- Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work
- Conduct safety inspections as scheduled.
- Supervision of fleet usage
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- BCom or BCompt Degree with major subjects in Accountancy, Financial
Management, Management Accounting, etc. - Post-graduate Degree and/or Qualification as a CA (SA) will be an added
advantage. - Minimum of 5 years as a Finance Manager preferably in a public entity or related
field. - Financial management in a medium to large public entity with experience in
Financial Planning and Analysis and ERP systems - Strong knowledge of the PFMA, GRAP, Treasury Regulations, Policy Formulation,
implementing and monitoring. - Honesty, integrity and ethical conduct at the highest level
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisation and presentation skills.
- Dynamic, innovation, creative skills and ability to relate to people of diverse
backgrounds
Maintain Company Assets (All Buildings /Sites)
- Attends to all first line calls on equipment failures.
- Carry out repairs/inspections to all Sites, including general building maintenance,
basic plumbing, basic electrical, basic carpentry, basic masonry and other
renovations of buildings, grounds, equipment. - Identify Maintenance Faults and Record the Faults.
- Carry out basic inspection on meters and report damages.
- Repairs effected where appropriate – light bulbs replaced, desks etc.
- Basic repairs.
- Manage maintenance issued stock and tools.
- Perform scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on infrastructure assets.
- Assist in project work & other maintenance installations.
- Ensure that all OH&S regulations are adhered to.
Support Services
- Provides driving services as and when required.
- Provide physical support with moving boxes, documents and furniture as required.
PREREQUISITES
- Minimum N6 Built Environment Qualification(s) (Construction, Electrical, Mechanical,
Civil, Plumbing, Carpentry, etc) - 6 years post qualification experience in a similar role.
COMPETENCY IN THE FOLLOWING
- Project management
- Built environment and professional judgement.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Operational communication
- Operational compliance
- Computer literacy
- People management
- Planning techniques
- Technical competencies
- Client orientation
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form. Applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za. All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational
certificates and or other qualifications and identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code on the subject line when applying for the position. Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance. Closing date is 30 th of November 2024.
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
Procurement Officer
| Position: | Procurement Officer |
| Department | Finance |
| Manager/Supervisor: | Supply Chain Manager |
| Position Status: | Permanent |
| Job Grade | P07 |
| Position Reference Code | PCO2411 |
Freedom Park is a national monument and heritage destination dedicated to honouring all those who gave their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated at Salvokop, on the southern tip of Pretoria.
Freedom Park is looking for an ethical individual who has a passion to contribute to national reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Procurement Officer.
JOB SUMMARY
To render effective and efficient procurement and related services for Freedom Park.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Supplier Management
- Preparation, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive supplier
database. - Implementation and monitoring of annual price increases.
- Designing and implementation of commercial equity supplier strategy.
- Preparation and implementation of supplier contract.
- Design, implement and monitor performance measures for evaluating current
suppliers.
Demand Management
- Analysis of supplier’s industries
- Identification and understanding of future Park need, critical delivery dates and
lead times. - Linking of future needs, critical delivery dates and leas times to budget and
cash flow forecast. - Analysis of past expenditure.
Acquisition Management
- Coordination of the Bid/RFQ process.
- Determination of Bid/RFQ evaluation criteria
- Compiling of Bid/RFQ documentation
- Preparation for tabling of bids
- Submit bid reports to Bid Committees
- Manage supplier contracts
- Identify frequent purchase commodities in order to convert them to long term
agreements/contracts - Implement strategies and processes with regard to management of losses and
management of redundant and absolute assets - Formulation of acquisition risk strategy.
Volume and Product Cost
- Negotiation of bulk discounts.
- Optimal use of settlement discounts.
- Conduct price negotiations.
- Submit monthly reports to Management in respect of SCM.
- Submit spending patterns to Management and Bid Committees.
Loss Control
- Schedule and Arrange Loss Control Committee Meetings
- Compilation and distribution of Agendas for Committee meetings
- Present cases of Irregular Expenditure, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure
- Capture all resolutions of the meeting.
- Implement resolution of the Loss Control Committee by writing letters to
individuals concerned. - Perform Assessment and Determination of all cases of Irregular Expenditure,
Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure - Regularly update the Register for Irregular Expenditure, Fruitless and Wasteful
Expenditure - Maintain proper filling of documents related to Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful
Expenditure
Statutory and Policy Compliance
- Implementation of procurement provisions of the PFMA Act and PPPFA.
- Implementation of the Procurement Policy and the Purchases and payable
policy. - Implement legislative policy prescript which governs supply chain, inter alia
PFMA, BBBEE SCM Framework and King Corporate Governance. - Assist the CFO with reporting to National Treasury.
Support Services and Resource Management
- Training staff in respect of SCM procedures
- Supervise staff in the Supply Chain Management Unit.
- Participate in Asset Management Activities
PREREQUISITE
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Purchasing Management or related field, with
Accounting ll as a subject. - 5 years relevant experience in commercial or government related institutions.
- Exposure to some commercial aspects relating to Supply Chain Management
(Supply Chain Analysis, Supplier Workshops, Price and Standard
Negotiations).
COMPETENCY IN THE FOLLOWING
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Workflow system
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA).
- Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE).
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPF).
- Treasury Regulations on Supply Chain Management.
- Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership.
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form. Applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za. All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational
certificates and or other qualifications and identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code on the subject line when applying for the position. Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance. Closing date is 30 th of November 2024.
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
All the best with your applications.
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