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FINANCE ANALYST - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (LEVEL 8), CAPE TOWN OFFICE
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
 
Closing Date 27 August 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Administration
Business Unit: Finance, ICT and Shared services
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Finance
SalaryR510 500 - R589 586 per annum
 
Job Description
The primary purpose of this role will be to support the Finance Manager: Financial Information with the development, monitoring and analysis of the organization's budgeting and reporting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Entity Budget Management
  • Assist and facilitate workshops/meetings to research budget holders’ requirements,
  • Understand the business needs and its impact on budgets.
  • Analyse budgets and budget holder requirements
  • Obtain and validate historical data to utilise financial modelling to base the budgets and provide forecasts of expected performance.
  • Prepare budget templates and consolidate completed budget templates for the entity.
  • Finalise budgets for MTEC submission.
  • Monitor budget holders use of cost centres monthly.
  • Prepare and implement the virements process.
 
Internal and External Financial Reporting 
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts for decision making
  • Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual and interim financial statements.
  • Analyse the latest relevant GRAP standards and its impact on the annual financial statements.
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc regulatory financial reports
 
Stakeholder Engagement 
  • Assistance with annual regulatory audits and externally funded audits
  • Presentations to management when necessary
  • Liaison with internal and external stakeholders in respect of financial reporting and budget management
  • Finance service desk monitoring and issue resolution timeously
  • Financial system dashboard creation, monitoring and reporting timeously
  • Coaching trainee accountants/ junior staff to understand and implement financial processes.
  
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Postgraduate qualification in Financial Accounting (BCom Honours or similar)
  • Completed SAICA articles or 5 years’ experience with an accounting firm (other than AGSA)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • 3-5 years’ experience with drafting financial statements in CaseWare
  • A valid driver’s license and own transport is essential
  • Bilingual in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape



RECOMMENDATIONS: 
  • Post articles experience at a small medium accounting firm would be advantageous
  • Completed ITC exams would be advantageous
  • Sage Intacct or similar ERP practical knowledge would be advantageous
 
COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge and working understanding of the MTEF process
  • Knowledge and working understanding of GRAP Reporting Framework
  • Knowledge and working understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication, planning and organizational skills
  • Adaptability is a key requirement
  • Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted environment
  • Good Analytical skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines being met
  • Ability to function independently and within a team
  • Strong analytical and strategic skills
  • Sound interpersonal, communication and people management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
  • Good project planning and organizing skills
  • Ability to function independently and within a team
  • No criminal record
 
AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:
  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle.
  • Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees.
  • Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape.
  • Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines.
  • Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
  • The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.
 
 
Kindly Note:
“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.
Kindly note that it is encouraged to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. In the event that you are an existing member of Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.
 
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
Closing Date:  27 August 2025


PLEASE APPLY HERE











​FIELD RANGERS X2 (LEVEL 4) KOGELBERG NATURE RESERVE
CapeNature
Kleinmond, Western Cape
Permanent
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape Central
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R237 046 - R272 581 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks to appoint a dedicated conservationist who will contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area management with a strong emphasis on the terrestrial environment in line with Cape Nature’s integrated catchment management approach. The successful candidate will also support marine conversation efforts. Key responsibilities include compliance monitoring and law enforcement, eco-tourism, environmental education, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to integrated catchment management to help achieve the vision and goals of the Protected Area Complex.
The position will report to the Conservation Officer, Kogelberg Nature Reserve Complex.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enhance biodiversity resilience through targeted ecosystem conservation, restoration initiatives and effective protected area (and/or estuary) management.
  • Ecological tasks: Carry out ecological projects as per the Protected Area Ecological Matrix and any other biodiversity conservation related tasks as required for the effective management of the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared).
  • Alien invasive species management: Carry out alien invasive species management in the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared).
  • Heritage tasks: Carry out identified functions related to historical, cultural, archaeological and palaeontological asset management in the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared).
 
Assist with protected area (and/or estuary) conservation in ways that address biodiversity loss in key biodiversity areas.
  • Planning: Take part in and contribute to the planning processes for the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared).
  • Quality control: Undertake quality control of integrated annual operations plan projects and/or other projects in field.
  • Reporting: Prepare reports and carry out reporting on activities as required.
  • Maintenance: Carry out infrastructure, vehicle, vessel and equipment maintenance functions as required for the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared).
  • Partnerships and collaborative activities: Perform functions as required for collaborative activities throughout the Landscape (MOA/U support and/or compliance).

Contribute to conservation in promoting the biodiversity economy and enhancing biodiversity access and sustainable use.
  • Job creation: Support the implementation of targeted biodiversity economic activities to promote job creation, work opportunities, and livelihood support.
  • Access: Manage access to the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared) for recreational, educational, training, research, traditional, cultural and spiritual purposes; manage volunteers and citizen scientists.
  • Eco-tourism and visitor liaison: Support eco-tourism and visitor liaison activities as and when required for the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared).

Contribute to conservation action to advocate for a nature positive future through behavioural change and voluntary compliance.
  • Environmental awareness: Carry out environmental awareness activities.
  • Capacity building: Carry out capacity building activities.
  • Compliance monitoring and law enforcement: Carry out compliance monitoring and law enforcement activities as per integrated workplans, compliance plans, joint operations plans, as well as any other proactive and reactive actions necessary for the effective management of the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared).

Take accountability for performance, governance, risk management and equality in the workplace.
  • Health and safety: Participate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) assessments and OHS toolbox talks and provide input for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA); Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety standards and requirements.
  • Incident preparedness and response, e.g. fires, disasters (e.g. floods, oil spill, vessel grounding), disease outbreaks, marine wildlife strandings, and search and rescues: Carry out firefighting, disaster management, incident response and rescue operations as required for the Protected Area (or estuary where not declared).
  • Administration: Carry out necessary administrative tasks.
  • Training: Undergo relevant training as and when required.
  • Supervision: Undertake supervision of Conservation Assistants, contract staff, students and volunteers.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
  • Grade 12
  • At least 2 years’ experience with an emphasis on estuary, coastal and the marine environment.
  • A valid driver’s license with at least three years’ driving experience.
  • A working knowledge of enforcement operations, specifically the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act and the Marine Living Resources Act.
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, GIS).
  • Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring and law enforcement.
  • Knowledge and experience in firefighting and incident response.
  • Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
  • No criminal record.
 
Competencies
  • Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
  • Physical ability to perform Field Ranger duties, including the ability to swim.
  • Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge and experience in working with the public, maintenance of infrastructure and law enforcement.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
  • Good project planning and organizing skills.
  • Ability to function independently (unsupervised) and within a team.
  • Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in MS-Office.
  • Ability to work in a marine / aquatic environment.
 
Recommendation:
  • National Diploma in Nature Conservation and/or Marine Science.
  • Possession of a valid Peace Officer’s certificate, EMI Grade 5 certification or a type of enforcement experience.
  • Appropriate firefighting certificate.
  • 4x4 Driving skills and experience.
  • ICS 100 certification.
  • Use of GIS software.
  • Ability to swim and be water safe.
  • Skippers license.



AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:
  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle.
  • Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees.
  • Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape.
  • Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines.
  • Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
  • The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.
 

Kindly Note:
* Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”
 
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
 
Closing date: 22 August 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE