ERRATA The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) hereby notifies applicants of errors contained in its vacancy advertisements published in GOVPAGE, CBE social media platforms and the CBE website on 06 May 2023. CORRECTIONS: For the positions listed below:
Finance and Facilities Specialist - Unit Head (Total Cost to Company: R1 056 035.50 per annum) Job Title change: Finance Specialist Minimum Requirement: Registration with a relevant professional body and proof of validity must be provided. Project Coordinator x2 (Basic Salary + Benefits: R445 005.54 per annum) Minimum Requirement Addition: Registration with a relevant professional body and proof of validity must be provided. NOTE: THE CBE HAS WITHDRAWN ALL OTHER POSITIONS ADVERTISED ON 6 MAY 2023; ONLY THE ABOVE TWO POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO APPLY:
COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (CBE) The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) is a statutory body established under the Council for the Built Environment Act (No. 43 of 2000). It is an overarching body that coordinates the following built environment professions - architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, project and construction management, property valuation, quantity surveying, town and regional planning, land surveying, and environmental assessment - for the purpose of instilling good conduct within these professions, transforming them and advising the South African government on built environment related issues.
FINANCE AND FACILITIES SPECIALIST – UNIT HEAD (Total cost to Company: R 1 056 036.50 per annum) The Council for the Built Environment (CBE), located in Hillcrest, Pretoria, has the above permanent position available for immediate appointment. JOB PURPOSE To provide timeous reliable and accurate financial information to various stakeholders and to assist with the daily financial management of Council for the Built Environment (CBE). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT • Identifying cost saving strategies and implementation of strategies according to Treasury guidelines. • Interprets and projects financial information for all units. • Ensures all accounts, company expenditures and fixed assets are reconciled accurately. • Reviews general ledger and conducts monthly reconciliations. • Ensures all practices are compliant with CBE policies and procedures. • Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. • Ensures documentation of financial transactions through entry of account information on system. • Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. • Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports. • Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. • Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. • Compiles financial information for annual report. • Plans, manages and coordinates the entire external audit process and represents CBE in being the main contact person during such audits. • Ensures compliance with Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). • Attends Management and Council Committee meetings to discuss finance related issues. 2. RETURNS AND REGULATIONS • Ensures that accounting processes are done as per local fiscal requirements. • Completes reports as per legal regulations and requirements with regards to Tax and Accounting practices. • Liaises with Statutory and Auditing Bodies to ensure compliance with all Returns and Regulations. • Ensures CBE’s financial policies, systems and procedures are adhered to. • Ensures that 3rd payments are prepared and submitted to SARS. 3. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT • Sets annual performance objectives for employees. • Ensures all employees have signed performance agreements. • Conducts employee’s appraisals. • Develops action plans to address poor performance. • Identifies training needs of employees. • Ensures ongoing training and development of employees. • Addressing labour issues. 4. MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING • Implements asset management policy and manages assets in accordance to the policy. • Communicates budget guidelines to all Units. • Collates and prepares budget for new financial year. • Ensures the requests for Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) from a units are within budgeted parameters. • Participates in the assessment and recommendation of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requests. • Compares new budget with forecasted budget. • Submits reasons for budgetary deviations. • Submits final draft budget for approval. • Analyses accounting variances on the general ledger accounts. • Develops management reports. • Distributes monthly expenditure records to units to manage their expenses. • Analyses accuracy of recordings of all financial transactions. • Approves monthly journal corrections. • Communicates month end dates to divisions. • Consolidates Units results into one report. • Reviews payroll related information before effecting payments. 5. MANAGEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OPERATIONS • Investigates availability and suitability of options for alternative premises. • Calculates and compares costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money. • Plans for future development in line with strategic business objectives. • Ensures existence of essential central facilities such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling. • Ensures building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation keeping employees safe. • Plans best allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings or re-organization of current premises. • Checks that agreed work by contractors has been completed satisfactorily. • Develops business continuity plan for CBE to ensure smooth running of operations. REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: • Degree in Commerce (NQF 7) or related / relevant field. • 8 years’ experience in financial management environment with 2 years in a management role. • Professional registration will serve as an advantage, i.e. CA(SA), CIMA, CGMA • Communication • Auditing • Management • Risk Management • Reporting • A valid driver’s license Applications must be submitted, with a detailed CV quoting the title of the position, by e-mail to hradmin@cbe.org.za by 19 May 2023. Applicants not contacted within four (4) weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The CBE is committed to achieving and maintaining diversity and equity employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. TRANSFORMATION PROJECT COORDINATOR X2 (Basic Salary + Benefits: R 445 005.54 per annum) The Council for the Built Environment (CBE), located in Hillcrest, Pretoria, has the above permanent position available for immediate appointment. JOB PURPOSE To provide project/programme coordination and support services throughout the programme / project /service life cycle of all CBE transformation programmes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. PROGRAMME COORDINATION • Coordinate project activities of planning, monitoring and control as delegated by the Project Lead to ensure successful delivery of the project. • Provide Project coordination and support in order to ensure smooth running of the project. • Coordinate Project governance activities, including meeting arrangements, preparation of presentations, risk management, issue management, quality control. • Provide coordination support to ensure the execution of the project against the prescribed CBE project management methodology. • Assist the project line management to monitor and control the project’s financial expenditure and revenue to ensure delivery of the project expenditure and revenue to ensure delivery of the project within budget. • Assist in the facilitation of the implementation of programme plans through the established project advisory committees(TCFs). • Adhoc duties 2. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT • Maintains regular contact with stakeholders. • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships. • Solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity. • Maintains professional relationships that meet CBEs’ core values. • Maintains effective and efficient communication channels. • Manages relationships in accordance with policies and procedures and legal requirements. REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: • National Diploma in Built Environment qualification and/or equivalent (NQF Level 6). • Any certification in programme / project management will be advantageous. • 3 years’ experience in a project/programme management environment, coupled with programme/project administration and support. • Preference will be given to candidates with Programme / Project management experience within the Built environment. • Stakeholder relations experience will add as an added advantage. • Registration with relevant professional body is required. • Typing • Business English • Keeping Minutes • Coordination • Excellent verbal & written communication skills • Interpersonal • Problem Solving • A valid driver’s license Applications must be submitted, with a detailed CV quoting the title of the position, by e-mail to hradmin@cbe.org.za by 19 May 2023. Applicants not contacted within four (4) weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The CBE is committed to achieving and maintaining diversity and equity employment, especially of race, gender, and disability.
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