DITSONG MUSEUMS VACANCIES

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST
REF: DMSA 01/2024
REMUNERATION PACKAGE – R 648 352,60
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Logistics/Procurement/Finance/Accounting or related field at NQF Level 7. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance field, especially in procurement. 
 
CRITICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES NEEDED 
Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management; Extensive knowledge and application of government procurement legislation, policies and procedures (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, National Treasury Practice and Instruction Notes, BBBEE Act); Leadership, team management, problem solving and decision making skills; Interpretation of legislation; Policy analysis and development; Proven negotiation, interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills; Excellent report writing; Change management, project and financial management facilitation; Time management; Customer relations management; Presentation skills; Computer literate (extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite Innovation, ACCPAC) 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS inter alia, include 

• Acquisition Plan: Facilitate and consolidate inputs received and develop an operational plan; Identify areas of strategic partnership opportunities; Develop commodity-based acquisition management strategies; Manage projects endorsed by the Supply Chain Manager; Ensure that the relevant affected departments align to the procurement project; Monitor and control the budget for the specified project; Develop a procurement plan. 

 

• Inventory Management: Optimise stores and procurement operations for maximum efficiency; Monitor that the correct orders are processed; Monitor that the stock is replenished timeously; Ensure that the stock turns are monitored regularly on a monthly cycle to identify stock loss and risk to the business; Monitor that stock deliveries take place as agreed according to Company Policy and Procedures; Monitor that the store communicate and update the relevant department with regard to status of orders. 

 

• Contract Management: Draft various types of contract templates for negotiations with suppliers and service providers; Perform a critical analysis on contracts and SLAs requirements to establish and conform to compliance; Compile a contract utilisation report on a monthly basis; Source the relevant information from vendors; Identify and highlight arising matters or areas of concern; Propose improvements to address existing problem areas; Distribute the relevant report to the specific department; Request feedback from the department on the effectiveness of the procurement process with the specific contractor.

 

• Performance Management: Obtain the specific specifications from the department in terms of requirements; Source the relevant vendor that can meet the needs of the department’s requirements; Research the available suppliers in the market and the services they offer; Obtain minimum quotes as per the Company Policy to evaluate the costs, quality and decide on a supplier; Conduct a market research quarterly or as required, to evaluate that the current supplier costs are market related; Implement changes or source new suppliers if required. 

 

• Order Management: Evaluate all orders and invoices to ensure they comply with the procurement policies and procedures; Approve these orders and invoices by considering the various variables; Amend the Procurement Policy as and when required based on request/approval from the CEO. 

 
 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
A written application letter with comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and three contactable references (their e-mail address & telephone or cell phone numbers), should be posted to PO Box 4197 Pretoria 0001 OR hand delivered to: Attention: Human Resources: DITSONG: Museums of South Africa, Ga-Mohle Building, 70 WF Nkomo Street Pretoria. 
OR
email to: scmspecialist@ditsong.org.za
 
Enquiries: Ms Nancy Murwanthi: 0124925744 or (nancy@ditsong.org.za). No faxed applications will be considered. This email is only for enquiries; applications sent to it will not be considered. 
 
Closing date and time: 01 November 2024 @16H00. 
 
Shortlisted candidates shall undergo personnel suitability checks, such as criminal record, credit record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment record. Applications with foreign qualifications will not be considered without a SAQA evaluation certificate. 
 
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: By sending your CV to the email address on the advertisement you agree to the processing of personal information including sharing it with our verification agents. You are acknowledging that DITSONG: Museums of South Africa will keep the record of your personal information, and you agree that you will exercise your rights as by the POPIA. 
 
DITSONG: Museums of South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within a month of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates. 

 
 
 
 
 

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
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ACCOUNTANT SPECIALIST
REF: DMSA 03/2024
REMUNERATION PACKAGE – R 648 352,60
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Commerce/Accounting/Finance at NQF level 7. 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Financial Accounting field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in middle management. 

 
CRITICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES NEEDED 
Extensive knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and other financial and accounting principles; Extensive knowledge and application of government procurement legislation, policies and procedures (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, National Treasury Practice and Instruction Notes, BBBEE Act, BAS); Leadership, team management; problem solving and decision making skills; Interpretation of legislation; Policy analysis and development; Proven negotiation skills, Interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills; Excellent report writing; Change management, Project and financial management facilitation; Time management; Customer relations management; Presentation skills; Computer literacy: Accounting software, Inventory software, Spreadsheet software, Word processing software. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS inter alia, include 

• General Ledger: Prepare the organisational general ledger reconciliation file; Develop and maintain the organisational general ledger; Review the trial balance; Maintain the organisational group of monthly reconciliation files; Ensure the correct allocation of transactions on the general ledger; Clear all suspense accounts on the general ledger; Process general ledger journals. 

 

• Financial Reporting: Enable financial performance against targets by identifying deviations and recommending corrective action or providing justification; Ensure completeness of documentation to comply with financial requirements; Prepare financial statements in line with approved financial reporting standards; Prepare the audit file to support the annual financial statements. 

 

• Credit Management, Financial Management and Data Verification: Ensure creditors invoices are settled within prescribed periods; Review creditors ledger for correctness; Submit the accounts payable ageing list reports, including the 30 days invoice payments report to the Finance Manager; Ensure all supplier invoices are appropriately authorized for payment, and captured bi-weekly; Verification and processing of electronic banking transactions; Verification and authorization of all payments captured and ensure there are no duplications; Review cashbook and bank reconciliations; Petty cash and floats. 

 

• Strategic Inputs and Financial Risk Management: Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and implemented; Submit the draft operational plans to the Finance Manager; Draft an action plan to address all audit findings; Monitor the implementation of the audit action plan; Assist business to identify financial risks, develop controls and oversee the implementation and monitoring thereof; Ensure adherence to risk management policies, procedures, processes and systems.

 
 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
A written application letter with comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and three contactable references (their e-mail address & telephone or cell phone numbers), should be posted to PO Box 4197 Pretoria 0001 OR hand delivered to: Attention: Human Resources: DITSONG: Museums of South Africa, Ga-Mohle Building, 70 WF Nkomo Street Pretoria. 
OR
email to: accspecialist@ditsong.org.za
 
Enquiries: Ms Nancy Murwanthi: 0124925744 or (nancy@ditsong.org.za). No faxed applications will be considered. This email is only for enquiries; applications sent to it will not be considered. 
 
Closing date and time: 01 November 2024 @ 16H00. 
 
Shortlisted candidates shall undergo personnel suitability checks, such as criminal record, credit record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment record. Applications with foreign qualifications will not be considered without a SAQA evaluation certificate. 
 
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Disclaimer: By sending your CV to the email address on the advertisement you agree to the processing of personal information including sharing it with our verification agents. You are acknowledging that DITSONG: Museums of South Africa will keep the record of your personal information, and you agree that you will exercise your rights as by the POPIA. 
 
DITSONG: Museums of South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within a month of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) POSITION 
FIVE- (5) YEAR PERFORMANCE-BASED, FIXED TERM CONTRACT (R1 500 974 – R 1 679 620) 
REF: CEO 001/03/2023
 
Ditsong Museums of South Africa (DMSA) is a public entity of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture established in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act (No. 119 of 1998). The DMSA’s mandate is to acquire and preserve, research, exhibit and display heritage assets, and educate the public on cultural, military and natural heritage in a sustainable and transformational manner. The entity is seeking to appoint a dynamic South African citizen with business acumen to lead the organisation as the Chief Executive Officer. The position will operate from the Head Office in Pretoria.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES 
Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Public Administration/Management, or Master’s degree in Business Administration/Leadership, or Master’s degree in Museum Management, or equivalent qualification. 
 
Experience

• Ideally 10 to 15 years’ experience of which preferably 7 to 8 years must be at a Senior / Executive Management level. 
• Experience in the museum and heritage sector will be an important advantage. 
• Experience in managing and leading within a highly unionised work environment. 
• The successful candidate will ideally have led an organisation or division and have some experience in organisational transformation. 
• Proven track record in developing and implementing a Turnaround Strategy and successfully leading and inspiring employees from diverse backgrounds. 
• Experience in stakeholder management and partnership establishment, development, and maintenance. 

 
Knowledge

• Proven expert knowledge and understanding of museum and heritage management will be an added advantage. 
• Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks, particularly Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), human resource management, facilities management, public engagement, and corporate governance, is a strong requirement. 
• Good knowledge of the dynamics of the public service, government systems and operations, intergovernmental relations, programme of action, budgeting, and reporting. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Codes of Corporate Governance [based on the King IV Report]. 
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and the delegation of powers. 
• Knowledge of, and experience in, performance management. 

 
Skills

• Strategic capability and leadership. 
• Financial management. 
• Change and transformation management. 
• Programme and project management. 
• Communication (verbal and written, including report writing). 
• Presentation and facilitation. 
• Stakeholder and relationship management. 
• People management and empowerment. 
• Interpersonal relations management. 
• Knowledge and information management. 
• Policy analysis, development and management. 
• Risk and compliance management. 
• Problem-solving and conflict management. 
• Negotiation.
• Team leadership. 

 
Attributes

• High level of honesty and integrity. 
• High level of initiative, ingenuity, innovation, and passion. 
• A team player who is assertive and confident. 
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust. 
• Ability to analyse, extrapolate and synthesise information. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Ability to communicate with people of different persuasions. 
• People-, service-, process-, and results-oriented, with a focus on improving service delivery. 
• Emotional intelligence 
• Diligence, loyalty, professionalism, efficiency, client care, transparency, dynamic, self-driven, and maturity. 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS inter alia: - 

• To promote the vision, mission and values founded on the desire to be a high-performance organisation that relies on its dynamic employee value proposition that attracts, develops and retains highly skilled employees. 
• Develop and implement strategic interventions aimed at ensuring that the company is sustainable. 
• Develop and implement frameworks, structures and processes that ensure good governance, effective risk management and compliance with government’s policies, regulatory guidelines, directives, and applicable legislation. 
• Strategic leadership and governance – support the Council in its governance responsibility, provide inspired leadership and lead the implementation of DITSONG's corporate strategy. 
• Strategy development and implementation – develop DMSA’s vision, mission, objectives, values, and culture, as well as translate strategic objectives into operational plans. To make high-level decisions about policy and strategy and report to Council. 
• Public engagement – interface with stakeholders and represent DITSONG in all forums, statutory and otherwise. 
• Financial accountability – the CEO is accountable for the sound management of financial resources in terms of PFMA and oversees DITSONG’s fiscal activity including budgeting, reporting, and auditing. 
• Revenue generation – ensure that DITSONG generates revenue equal to a percentage to be agreed with Council at contracting. 
• Risk management – identify the risks and ensure compliance and adherence to governance structures to manage the risks associated with the general management of the organisation. 
• Facility and asset management – management of the institutional facilities and assets in line with relevant legislation. 
• Knowledge management – position DITSONG as a contributor to the knowledge economy in sector. 
• Human resources management – build DITSONG as an employer of choice where employees are encouraged and allowed to give their best and create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale. 
• Supply Chain Management – ensure that relevant procurement regulatory laws are adhered to. 

 
 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
Applicants must send a written application letter with a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and provide three contactable references (their e-mail address & telephone or cellphone numbers), by either hand delivery to Fachs Consulting & Advisory Executive Placements, Greenoaks Office Park, Block C10, Cnr Bekker and Gregory, Midrand 1686, C/o: Chairperson of Council of DITSONG: Museums of South Africa. 
OR
send to the following email address ceorecruitment@fachs.co.za  
Enquiries: Charles Sithole 011 086 5320 / ceorecruitment@fachs.co.za (No faxed applications will be considered). 
 
Closing date: 11 October 2024 at 16h00 
 
Shortlisted candidates shall undergo personnel suitability check such as criminal record, credit record checks, citizenship, qualification verification and employment record. Applications with foreign qualifications will not be considered without SAQA evaluation certificate. 
POPIA Disclaimer: By sending your CV to the email address on the advertisement you agree to the processing of personal information including sharing it with our verification agents. You are acknowledging that DMSA will keep the record of your personal information, and you agree that you will exercise your rights as by the POPIA. 
 
DMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within a month of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates.