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NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NDA) VACANCIES
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NDA)
NDA PERMANENT POSITIONS
The National Development Agency is a Schedule 3A National Public Entity with a mandate for Poverty eradication and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Social Development.
The following positions are available at the NDA:
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Description
This position is primarily required to coordinate review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation regulations, frameworks, policies and procedures. It is also required produce accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements as well as to provide support for the efficient recording, disbursement and reporting of operational finances. The incumbent will ensure that proper accounting practices are followed in line with NDA’s financial policy and financial accounting requirements including GRAP, IFRS, PFMA and National Treasury regulations.
Directorate: Finance
Reports To: Senior Manager: Finance
Position location: Head Office
Peromnes Grade: 8
Number of Direct Reports: 2
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualification
• A Bachelor of Commerce degree- Financial Accounting (NQF level 7)
• Articles will be advantageous
Essential Experience
• Three years’ financial accounting and reporting experience
• Post-articles experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with computerised accounting systems
Knowledge
• Working knowledge of accounting package e.g. Great Plains
• Knowledge of GRAP, PFMA and National Treasury regulations
• Knowledge of Public Administration and Accounting Systems
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance
Skills & Abilities
▪ Leverage diversity
▪ Negotiation skills
▪ Service motivation
▪ Creativity & innovation
▪ Customer Service orientation
▪ Technology orientation
▪ Good communication skills – written & verbal.
▪ High numerical and analytical ability
▪ Facilitation skills
▪ Ability to work quickly and accurately and to adhere to and meet strict deadlines.
▪ Methodical and attentive to detail
▪ Discreet and ability to work with confidential information.
▪ Flexible, i.e., ability to work as part of a team but also independently as required.
▪ Ability to stay current with legal and financial changes and ability to evaluate how these could affect NDA financial operations.
▪ Ability to produce up to date reconciliations.
▪ Understanding of general ledger set-up
▪ Strong computer technical skills preferably with accounting packages and MS Office
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Financial Management
❖ Financial management and administration
• Review and posting of daily financial transactions processed.
• Review payments processed by clerks and ensure timeous payments of all financial obligations.
• Review of General Ledger reconciliations
• Review of weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage NDA investments and cash flow to ensure cash available at all times to meet obligations.
• Prepare and review monthly journals.
• Manage month end closures of financial records.
• Supervise accounts clerks and manage their performance.
• Manage Petty cash
Corporate Governance and compliance
• Conduct compliance reviews on all transactions and payments in accordance with NDA policies and applicable legislations.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and timeframes per PFMA and NDA policies.
• Review of payroll
• Compliance to PFMA, Treasury Regulations
• Compliance to Financial Accounting practices including, GRAP, and National Treasury regulations.
• Train NDA employees on accounting and procurement policies as appropriate
Financial Analysis And Reporting
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for various stakeholders and required analysis.
• Preparation of third-party reports and distribution to funders
• Preparation of National treasury budget and reporting templates reports
(Quarterly reports and MTEF& ENE budget templates)
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
Internal and External Audit
• Manage and facilitate the provision of information to internal and External Auditors during audits.
• Handle queries before they escalate to formal written queries.
KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES
Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates). *
• All NDA Staff and Directorates
External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify)
• Service Providers
• Government Departments
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), with three references must accompany the application and a fully completed application for employment form obtainable on www.nda.org.za must be emailed to careers@nda.org.za.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote NDA Employment Equity targets.
NB: Use the job reference as a subject line (heading of the email application) e.g. 2023FA1 for the first position. An email without the reference number as a subject/heading will be disqualified. Please ensure that the reference number is written the same way as in the advert.
Failure to submit a detailed CV, fully completed application form and comply with the application instructions above will result in the disqualification of your application.
For enquiries regarding these positions, please contact Ms Nonhlanhla Zulu at Tel: 011 018 5523 / Cell: 067 839 4087
Should you not be contacted within two months of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, qualification verification and competency assessment where required.
Closing date: 10 September 2023
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Description
This position is primarily required to coordinate review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation regulations, frameworks, policies and procedures. It is also required produce accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements as well as to provide support for the efficient recording, disbursement and reporting of operational finances. The incumbent will ensure that proper accounting practices are followed in line with NDA’s financial policy and financial accounting requirements including GRAP, IFRS, PFMA and National Treasury regulations.
Directorate: Finance
Reports To: Senior Manager: Finance
Position location: Head Office
Peromnes Grade: 8
Number of Direct Reports: 2
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualification
• A Bachelor of Commerce degree- Financial Accounting (NQF level 7)
• Articles will be advantageous
Essential Experience
• Three years’ financial accounting and reporting experience
• Post-articles experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with computerised accounting systems
Knowledge
• Working knowledge of accounting package e.g. Great Plains
• Knowledge of GRAP, PFMA and National Treasury regulations
• Knowledge of Public Administration and Accounting Systems
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance
Skills & Abilities
▪ Leverage diversity
▪ Negotiation skills
▪ Service motivation
▪ Creativity & innovation
▪ Customer Service orientation
▪ Technology orientation
▪ Good communication skills – written & verbal.
▪ High numerical and analytical ability
▪ Facilitation skills
▪ Ability to work quickly and accurately and to adhere to and meet strict deadlines.
▪ Methodical and attentive to detail
▪ Discreet and ability to work with confidential information.
▪ Flexible, i.e., ability to work as part of a team but also independently as required.
▪ Ability to stay current with legal and financial changes and ability to evaluate how these could affect NDA financial operations.
▪ Ability to produce up to date reconciliations.
▪ Understanding of general ledger set-up
▪ Strong computer technical skills preferably with accounting packages and MS Office
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Financial Management
❖ Financial management and administration
• Review and posting of daily financial transactions processed.
• Review payments processed by clerks and ensure timeous payments of all financial obligations.
• Review of General Ledger reconciliations
• Review of weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage NDA investments and cash flow to ensure cash available at all times to meet obligations.
• Prepare and review monthly journals.
• Manage month end closures of financial records.
• Supervise accounts clerks and manage their performance.
• Manage Petty cash
Corporate Governance and compliance
• Conduct compliance reviews on all transactions and payments in accordance with NDA policies and applicable legislations.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and timeframes per PFMA and NDA policies.
• Review of payroll
• Compliance to PFMA, Treasury Regulations
• Compliance to Financial Accounting practices including, GRAP, and National Treasury regulations.
• Train NDA employees on accounting and procurement policies as appropriate
Financial Analysis And Reporting
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for various stakeholders and required analysis.
• Preparation of third-party reports and distribution to funders
• Preparation of National treasury budget and reporting templates reports
(Quarterly reports and MTEF& ENE budget templates)
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
Internal and External Audit
• Manage and facilitate the provision of information to internal and External Auditors during audits.
• Handle queries before they escalate to formal written queries.
KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES
Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates). *
• All NDA Staff and Directorates
External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify)
• Service Providers
• Government Departments
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), with three references must accompany the application and a fully completed application for employment form obtainable on www.nda.org.za must be emailed to careers@nda.org.za.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote NDA Employment Equity targets.
NB: Use the job reference as a subject line (heading of the email application) e.g. 2023FA1 for the first position. An email without the reference number as a subject/heading will be disqualified. Please ensure that the reference number is written the same way as in the advert.
Failure to submit a detailed CV, fully completed application form and comply with the application instructions above will result in the disqualification of your application.
For enquiries regarding these positions, please contact Ms Nonhlanhla Zulu at Tel: 011 018 5523 / Cell: 067 839 4087
Should you not be contacted within two months of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, qualification verification and competency assessment where required.
Closing date: 10 September 2023
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: INTERNAL AUDIT DIRECTORATE
Description
The incumbent will support the Unit / Directorate Manager in relation to diary management, typing and other clerical duties. Additionally, the incumbent will also provide general administrative support to the entire Unit/ Directorate and assist in terms of travel administration, meeting management etc.
Directorate: Internal Audit
Reports To: Senior Manager: Internal Audit
Position location: Head Office
Peromnes Grade: 11
Number of Direct Reports: N/A
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualification
Matric/ Grade 12 plus
National Diploma in Office Administration / relevant equivalent qualification
Essential Experience
Min 2 years in general administration and customer service
Knowledge
Basic Office Administration and Management
Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication skills
Problem-solving
Customer service orientation
Interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Integrity
Competencies
Job Knowledge
Technical Skills
Acceptance of responsibility
Quality of Work
Reliability
Initiative
Communication
Interpersonal Relationships
Flexibility
Team Work
Planning and Execution
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Unit Administration
Provide a single point of contact/ reception to the NDA for Unit related services.
Provide administration support to the Internal Audit Unit.
Manage Unit leave and attendance register.
Manage the Internal Audit Unit’s diary.
Coordinate Unit Reporting E.g. Monthly and quarterly reports
Handle procurement processes for the Unit including sourcing required resources and obtaining approvals. Liaise with Supply Chain Officer as appropriate.
Facilitate records and document management for the unit. Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
Assist with the management of Unit procurement and assets
Support Administration
Create, transcribe and distribute meeting documentation.
Arrange meeting logistics
Manage Senior Manager’s diary.
Render Secretarial support to Departmental meetings
Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing for all Sub-Unit functions.
Sign for all packages/deliveries and accept and record all incoming and outgoing information ensuring timely completion and follow-up.
Arrange and manage travel and accommodation arrangements for the entire Unit
Procurement Administration
Handle procurement processes for the department including sourcing required resources and obtaining approvals
Load procurement requisitions on the system for the Unit team.
Maintain inventory of all equipment, stationery
Receive invoices and facilitate for payment.
Follow-up on all outstanding invoiced and submitted requisitions.
KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES
Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates). *
• All directorates and units as support function
External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify)
Service Providers
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), with three references must accompany the application and a fully completed application for employment form obtainable on www.nda.org.za must be emailed to careers@nda.org.za.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote NDA Employment Equity targets.
NB: Use the job reference as a subject line (heading of the email application) e.g. 2023FA1 for the first position. An email without the reference number as a subject/heading will be disqualified. Please ensure that the reference number is written the same way as in the advert.
Failure to submit a detailed CV, fully completed application form and comply with the application instructions above will result in the disqualification of your application.
For enquiries regarding these positions, please contact Ms Nonhlanhla Zulu at Tel: 011 018 5523 / Cell: 067 839 4087
Should you not be contacted within two months of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, qualification verification and competency assessment where required.
Closing date: 10 September 2023
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL