COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)

FINANCE MANAGER (HOSPITALITY) 

OPERATIONS UNIT: VULINDLELA ACCOMODATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE

LOCATION: Gqeberha

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT

GRADE: D1

ACCOUNTABILITY

To take responsibility for the development and implementation of all aspects of financial management at the Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre (VACC) and Blue Water Bay Hotel (BWBH). The role is responsible for managing the financial accounting and internal control systems and activities of these venues.

MANDATE

  KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial Management

• Develops, sets up and maintains financial systems and procedures to ensure that proper accounting and systems of internal control are maintained.
• Leads the divisional budget preparation processes for mid-year and annual budgets.
• Compiles monthly financial management reports and submits to operations management.
• Ensures timeous processing, reconciliation and reporting of financial information to management and the Finance BU.
• Maintains up-to-date cash flow projections for the current accounting year
• Provides input into financial policies and procedures thereby contributing to the development and maintenance of company policies.
• Contributes to the development of effective risk management for the VACC and BWBH.
• Manages and controls financial aspects of the Wage Bureau payroll.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• Manages the release of payments.

Debtors and Creditors Control

• Develops a debt collection system in accordance with the Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy.
• Manages the debt collection processes and develops system improvements in order to create efficiencies.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Conducts effective engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiates the availability of funds when budgets are unavailable.
• Conducts service negotiations for key supplier accounts.
• Handles and resolves queries.

Reporting

• Co-ordinates the preparation and submission of divisional quarterly reports.
• Conducts ongoing risk management.

People Management

• Manages subordinates in line with company policies.
• Fosters a suitable and supportive environment conducive to staff development and the achievement of Departmental objectives.
• Implements staff development and training to achieve the unit and organisational objectives.
• Develops annual performance plans and assigns works in accordance with plans to staff members.
• Implements performance management and monitors the performance of subordinate staff.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of subordinate staff.

DESCRIPTION

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Commerce / Finance with majors in Accounting / Taxation / Management Accounting / Auditing, any related or equivalent field.

Preferred

• None.

Experience

Essential

• 5 years’ experience as a Financial Manager or in a Financial Management environment.
• Proven experience in financial accounting responsibilities.
• Hands on experience in presenting financial information to management.

Preferred

• Experience in residential property management / hospitality.

Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of SCM policies and regulations in the public sector
• Highly analytical
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good communication skills
• Results driven
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Preferred

• None.

Licences, Registrations & Certifications

Essential

• None.

Preferred

• Professional registration will be an advantage.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Performance is monitored regularly at both an individual and a team level, in accordance with the CDC’s performance management system and control measures relevant to the position.

COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS

The incumbent is required to:

•  Uphold the CDC’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, demonstrating ethical behaviour and contributing to good corporate governance
•  Actively participate in and adhere to the CDC’s Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental, Information Security and IT Service Management System (SHEMS) policies and procedures. This includes a responsibility for identifying and reporting potential risks and incidents related to safety, security, and quality, and for contributing to the ongoing improvement of the CDC's SHEMS.
•  Be familiar with and adhere to the CDC emergency preparedness plans
• .Maintain confidentiality regarding CDC trade secrets and Information Security policies.
• Obtain prior written permission for any business or pursuit outside of the CDC that may conflict with the CDC’s interests, including immediate family members working for a direct competitor, adhering to the CDC’s Conflict of Interest Policy.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and key performance areas of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks.

Closing Date: 10 September 2026

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. 

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za

MANAGER: AUDIT AND LOSS CONTROL - FINANCE UNIT: COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

LOCATION: Gqeberha

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT

GRADE: C5

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Manager: Audit and Loss Control is accountable to the Unit Head: Compliance and Controls and shall be thoroughly familiar with the format and working of the PFMA and all prescripts.

MANDATE

The Manager – Audit and Loss Control is mandated by the Head of Compliance of the  Coega Development Corporation to take responsibility for Audit and Loss Control objectives of Compliance Management as guided by Provincial and National Treasury guidelines applicable to the organisation, under the overall direction of the Unit Head Compliance and Controls.

DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

The Manager: Audit and Loss Control is responsible for assisting in developing the compliance strategy, conducting risk assessments, reviewing procurement submissions, providing assurance for compliance, ensuring organisation-wide compliance, facilitating compliance training, and handling non-fraud related investigations (the loss control function). Further enhance the organisations adherence to legal requirements and maintain operational efficiency

Loss Control Function:

The Manager: Audit and Loss Control carries out the duties attached to loss control in terms of the PFMA which will include, amongst others the following: -

• Obtaining all details and statements regarding claims and losses and entering the same in loss register.
• Following up and settling such cases.
• Preparation of reporting formats for all cases to the Auditor-General
• Liaise as far as possible with the Internal Audit
• Assessment, Determination and Management of Irregular Expenditure and Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure Processes and
• Ensure loss control awareness campaigns are conducted in the organisation.

Risk Assurance:

• Assessing the risks to the compliance universe
• Assessing the controls
• Manage the compliance risks

External Audit

• Facilitate and coordinate the External Audits 
• Develop the Audit Improvement Strategy and Reporting Plan
• Implement and Monitor the Audit Improvement Strategy and Reporting Plan.
• Consider areas of improvements required on policies and procedures regarding audit findings on internal controls, compliance and efficiency.
• Co-ordinate the process for improvement of the internal control dashboard.
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the Audit Readiness framework
• Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of relevant audit risks and audit findings

Compliance and Regulations:

• Ensuring holistic compliance activities adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements including:
•         Maintain a compliance universe
•         Assess organisational compliance
•         Communicate compliance requirements and ensure adherence
•         Develop a training plan
•         Facilitate compliance training
•         Report on Compliance

Continuous Improvement:

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements within the compliance function. Staying up-to-date with advancements in compliance technologies and practices to enhance efficiency.                                                         

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree / BTech Financial Management, Audit, Accounting any related or equivalent;
• Minimum 3 years corporate governance and compliance experience, at least 2 of which is at a supervisor level;
• Experience with the Auditor General South Africa and completed auditing articles will be an added advantage;
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures pertaining Compliance;
• Working experience of PFMA and National Treasury Regulations and related prescripts;
• Sound knowledge of Companies Act and other prescripts pertaining to the CDC;
• Strong communication skills;
• Logical and precise;
• Valid Code B Drivers’ License;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 

Performance is monitored regularly by reference to Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard.

Closing date: 10 September 2026

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. 

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

 CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za