FREEDOM PARK VACANCIES

 
 
OFFICE ASSISTANTS SUPERVISOR
Department: Park Operations
Manager/Supervisor: Infrastructure Support Manager
Position Status: Permanent Contract
Grade: P14
OFASSU0323
 
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to ensure that all site services requirements are attended to efficiently and effectively. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
·       Supervise Cleaning of all Site elements
·       Maintain a record of documents for Office Assistants Unit
·       Supervise Cleaning of Site Offices.
·       Supervise Catering Services.
·       Supervise Events Assistants.
·       Provide Administration Support to Infrastructure Manager
 
PREREQUISITES

• Minimum Grade 12 completed educational qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Office Assistance/Hospitality.
• Client services orientated.
• Exceptional organisational and planning abilities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of good client service conduct

 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be highly energetic and have ability to take responsibilities and maintain confidentiality
 
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 16th of March 2023
 
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.
 
 
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SYSTEM ENGINEER
Department: ICT Unit in Finance Department
Manager/Supervisor: ICT Manager
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P09
Position Reference Code: SYSTEN0323
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position mentioned above.
 
JOB SUMMARY
Plan, implement, oversee, and maintain server and network infrastructure and projects.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
·       ICT support (hardware and software)
·       VLANS, Virtual Server Environment
·       Wireless Environment and server management
·       Experience in working with Wi-Fi Access Points.
·       Knowledge and experience in working in virtual data centres and data replication.
·       Knowledge and experience in high-end audio visuals for digital Museum
·       Adhoc as needed and directed by ICT Manager
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain and support the Hyper V virtualized environment and upgrades including backups and data synchronization/replication to the disaster recovery site.
• Maintain and support ICT security related to server and network including electronic email services, anti-virus, security patches and secure hardware and software configurations.
• Upgrading of servers and network infrastructure as and when required
• Backup email services with a failover service for the continuation of the Service (Mimecast)
• Full Exchange system support and maintenance (System and User Level).
• Administration, support and maintenance of Microsoft 365 and Azure workloads.
• Maintain and support the end-to-end data network and internet services comprising of Servers, VPN, LAN, WAN
• Maintain and support storage and resources capacity management and disk allocation in Hyper V virtualized environment.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Define and document best practices and support procedures for Server and network.
• Monitors configure and report ICT server and Network infrastructure capacity management.
• Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required.
• Liaise with third-party support and Equipment vendors.
• Where required, administer, and resolve issues with associated end-user workstation network software products.
• Administration, support, and maintenance of Veeam Backup and Replication software
• Administration, support, and maintenance of Firewall
• Perform Active Directory, File and Server Audit with ADAudit Plus
• Administrator, Support and Maintenance of PABX System (VSA RAMpage)
• Other duties include standby support for server and networks.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Any Adhoc as required and directed by ICT Manager.

 
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in the ICT industry.
• Diploma in ICT/ Computer Science or related field.

 
KNOWLEDGE

• ICT Governance Framework
• ICT Governance Charter
• Systems and Software
• ICT Technical Support
• Understanding of server environment
• Wi-fi access points
• High-end audio visuals for digital Museum Management.

 
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 15th of March 2023
 
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.
 
 
 

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STORYTELLER
Department: Heritage &Knowledge
Manager/Supervisor: Education and Outreach Manager
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P10
Position Reference Code: STOTEL0323
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
Acquire and manage the heritage resources that enable the Freedom Park to become a unique heritage destination and provide a pioneering heritage experience to visitors.
 
JOB PURPOSE
To develop and conduct performances within the story telling spaces, which will enhance the permanent exhibition within Freedom Park.
 
JOB OBJECTIVES

• To research and develop stories which are relevant to the Freedom Park.
• To adapt the stories collected into a script for a variety of performances.
• To link stories with themes and subthemes of exhibition
• To conduct performances that link with the exhibitions in Freedom Park
• To conduct performances inclusive of weekends and holidays in line with the institution shift framework, department schedule and overtime policy.
• To research and write stories for performances and publications.

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Research and develop stories which are relevant to Freedom Park
• Adapt the stories collected into a script for a variety of performances.
• Link stories with themes and subthemes of exhibitions.
• Conduct performances inclusive of weekends and holidays in line with the institution shift framework, department schedule and overtime policy.
• To research and write stories for performances and publications.
• Schedule and synchronize storytelling performances.

 
JOB PREREQUISITES

• Minimum Matric educational qualification is a must, a degree or equivalent in Drama, Indigenous knowledge or African Studies is desirable.
• Ability to create compelling stories that includes various storytelling technique for Freedom Park.
• Storytelling performance with a minimum of two years’ experience
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good Knowledge of African history, culture, and belief systems
• Proven Presenting skills
• Good Research Skills in story development and writing
• Good Creative writing skills.
• Good event organising skills for public storytelling performance.

 
Experience and Qualifications
 

• Grade 12
• Diploma, or Degree will be an added advantage.
• 2 Years’ experience storytelling performances.
• Community arts and culture programmes will be an added advantage.

 
 
Knowledge

• Storytelling methodologies and presentation style
• Knowledge of African history, culture, and belief systems.

 
Competencies

• Presenting Skills: projecting one’s voice audibly.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite and MS Access)
• Research skills.
• Writing 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 15th of March 2023
 
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.
 
 
 

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OFFICE ASSISTANTS
Department: Park Operations
Manager/Supervisor: Infrastructure Support Manager or relevant Supervisor
Position Status: Permanent Contract
Position Reference Code: OFFASS0323
 
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to ensure that all site services requirements are attended to efficiently and effectively. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
1 Cleaning of all Site elements Maintain a record of documents
2 Cleaning of Site Offices
3 Catering Services
4 Events Assistants
5 Administration
 
PREREQUISITES

• Minimum Grade 12 completed educational qualification.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Office Assistance/Hospitality.
• Client services orientated.
• Exceptional organisational and planning abilities
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of good client service conduct

 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be highly energetic and have ability to take responsibilities and maintain confidentiality
 
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 15th of March 2023
 
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.
 
 
 

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CASHBOOK AND REVENUE ACCOUNTANT
Department: Finance
Manager/Supervisor: Finance Manager
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P09
Position Reference Code: CASHRE0323
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position mentioned above.
 
JOB SUMMARY
Full responsibility for revenue management, including: accounts receivables, collecting all revenues due to Freedom Park, cashbook function, including: Bank reconciliations, following up and clearing of reconciling items, suspense account clearing, daily cash management, foreign payments as well as assisting the Financial manager in the maintenance and improvement of the Park’s cash flow, as well as assisting the Financial manager in the maintenance and improvement of the Park’s sustainability and going-concern, and other ad hoc activities as requested by the Finance Manager.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Revenue management
• Accounts Receivables
• Bank statements – banking entries and allocations
• Expenses and income allocations
• Bank Reconciliations
• Risk management and filling
• Internal and External audits
• Age analysis Reconciliations and filling
• Risk management
• Reporting and audit matters (internal and external)
• Adhoc as needed and directed by Finance Manager

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Implement Revenue Management and Debt Collection Policies and Procedures in line with Treasury regulation and other legislation .
• Contribute in the design and development of the Revenue Management System.
• Provide revenue and systems controls services in terms of legislative mandate.
• Establish adequate internal control processes .
• Administer Freedom Park’s revenue accounts and Ensure all revenues entitled to the entity are collected from various organizations .
• Provide input to notes relating to revenue and debtors in the Annual Financial statements.
• Receive and allocate funds as mandated.
• Management of FP Debtors.
• Bad debt provision and write-off of irrecoverable debts in line with FP Debt Management Policy.
• Reconcile Age analysis and checking correct allocation.
• Supervise cash or debt management activities.
• Monitor and control the flow of receipts and disbursements.
• Monitor payments from customers according to the customer payment plan.
• Communicate risks and surplus with management.
• Continuous review and receipt all interest received.
• Ensure process to follow collection measures of issuing invoices, sending monthly statements, sending payments reminders and making personal contacts.
• Preparation of monthly reports and follow-up action on debtors
• Maintaining and reconciling all bank and investments accounts.
• Process the cash book timeously and accurately, by requesting bank statements, capture payments & receipts, debit orders & transfers daily or weekly basis
• Review the cashbook to ensure that there are no errors or duplicated transactions.
• Request investment statement on a monthly or as when needed to allow journal entries.
• Ensure that all transactions are recorded in the correct amount, period, classification, allocation and are valid.
• Advise the Finance Manager immediately if the bank or cashbook is in overdraft
• Keep the list of all signatories for all accounts
• Handle and tracking of banking queries.
• Weekly and monthly Bank Reconciliation Review the weekly and monthly bank reconciliation Ensure that the last day of the trading bank statement is being used to perform bank reconciliation.
• Ensure that all transactions up to the last day of trading are recorded in the cashbook and unprocessed transactions are provided for with Finance Manager’s approval.
• Monthly cash flow reports to Finance Manager.
• Submit the bank reconciliation to the Finance Manager before or on due date.
• Ensure all payments are processed within two days of the payment been made.
• Ensure correct exchange rates are used on foreign payments.
• Allocate transactions and clearing of suspense account.
• Ensure documents are properly managed and filled.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Any Adhoc as required and directed by Finance Manager. 

 
Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years working experience in cashbook and revenue or similar related field that including background in Finance / Accounting / Auditing.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related field

 
Knowledge

• PFMA
• GRAP
• Accounting practises
• ACCPAC system
• Corporate governance

 
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 15th of March 2023
 
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.


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ASSETS ACCOUNTANT
Department: Finance
Manager/Supervisor: Finance Manager
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P09
Position Reference Code: ASSETA0323
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position mentioned above.
 
JOB SUMMARY
Full responsibility for FP tangible and intangible assets, including heritage assets. Assets Accountant uses standards of accounting practice (GRAP) to record and track all transactions related to the company's assets. The Assets Accountant conducts timely physical verifications to validate the accuracy of the asset register.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure adherence to asset management policies and procedures.
• Record all acquisitions and disposals.
• Record monthly depreciation and amortisation.
• Monthly Reconciliations
• Asset verification
• Movement of assets
• Safeguarding and protection of assets
• Risk management and filling
• Internal and External audits
• Adhoc as needed and directed by Finance Manager

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Contribute in the design and development of the Asset Management System.
• Ensure that all assets are insured and damages to assets are claimed on time.
• Ensure all assets are recorded and barcoded in the asset register.
• Perform physical asset verification and submit reports.
• Establish the asset management capability of the organisation.
• Monitor and review the procurement of all new assets in the asset register.
• Monitor and review the allocation of assets in accordance with the relevant policy and procedures.
• Manage the determination of the asset allocation according to policy and procedure of the organisation.
• Manage capturing of asset information on the inventory list (room list) of the asset holder.
• Make follow up on missing assets to ensure that they are accounted for.
• Manage the performance of asset verification according to prescribed time frames.
• Compile reports on the state of assets. 
• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management policies.
• Manage the disposal process in line with Policy. 
• Follow asset management procedure for all assets delivered as per policy and procedure – updated asset registers at all times. 
• Assist with Facility Management processes. Assist in any other Supply Chain Management responsibilities as advised by the SCM Manager.
• Manage the movement or transfer of inter organisational assets.
• Manage the improvement of operational controls as reported on by Internal Audit Procurement administration.
• Advise staff on proper management of assets.
• Ensure that supplier deliveries are in line with contract deliveries requirements, e.g. price, quality, quantity, etc – minimum returns on deliveries.
• Ensure appropriate filing and stamping of documents as appropriate. 
• Follow asset management procedure for all assets sent to suppliers for repairs.
• Ensure capturing of monthly depreciation and amortisation.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Any Adhoc as required and directed by Finance Manager.

 
Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years working experience in assets or similar related field that including background in Finance / Accounting / Auditing
• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related field

 
Knowledge

• PFMA
• GRAP
• Accounting practises
• Accpac system
• Corporate governance

 
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 15th of March 2023
 
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.