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NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC)
 

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ACCOUNTANT: REVENUE AND ASSETS
REFERENCE NUMBER:  AR/CS/01/2022
PRETORIA
 
NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC) of South Africa through the NHC Act, 1999 (Act of 1999), is responsible for the preservation, protect and promotion of heritage for sustainable development.
The National Heritage Council has a vacancy for Accountant to provide assistance to the Finance Manager and responsible for the management and costing and depreciation of fixed and current assets, revenue and cash management;
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Financial Management and controls on fiscal allocation for the operations of the NHC
  • Achievement of unit’s operational plans
  • Maintain NHC’s culture within the unit
  • Support the Finance Division
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • B. Com Degree in Accounting 
  • 5-8 years working experience in Accounting / Finance
  • Microsoft Excel - Advanced
  • MS Office 
  • Must be able to work under pressure
  • General Ledger functions 
  • Establish and maintain tables of accounts and ensure that entries are assigned to proper accounts.
  • Analyse business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
  • Year – end adjusting journals 
  • Financial norms and standards
  • Financial and Management accounting knowledge and skills
  • Understanding of Corporate Governance
  • Public Finance Management Act, Financial
  • Delegations, Basic Accounting Skills and Accuracy.
  • Understanding of the strategic delivery requirements of NHC
  • Responsible for the annual audit process
  • Information systems management such as MS word, Power Point, Pastel, Excel
 
KEY SKILLS
  • Discretion and trustworthiness: you will often be party of confidential information
  • Flexibility and adaptability;
  • Process payments
  • Good oral and written communication skills;
  • Organisational skills and the ability to multitask;
  • The ability to be proactive and take initiative;
  • Tact and diplomacy;
  • Communication skills;
  • Time management;
  • Accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Administrative skills;
  • Confidence;
  • Good team working skills;
  • Budgeting and Planning
  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
  • Understanding of GRAP
  • Awareness of business trends
  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
  • Driver's license and own transport
  • Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and NHC procedures
  • Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
 
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae to Human Resources Unit: National Heritage Council, P.O. Box 74097, Lynnwood Ridge 0040 or e-mail hr@nhc.org.za
 
Closing date: 19 April 2022
 
Applications not responded to within 30 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the NHC, the applicant understands, and agrees that the NHC may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The NHC reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.


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ACCOUNTING CLERK 
REFERENCE NUMBER:  AC/CS/01/2022
PRETORIA
 
National Heritage Council (NHC) of South Africa through the NHC Act, 1999 (Act of 1999), is responsible for thepreservation, protect and promotion of heritage for sustainable development.
The National Heritage Council has a vacancy for Accounting Clerk to provide assistance to the Finance Manager and responsible for the management and costing and depreciation of fixed and current assets, revenue and cash management;
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Information Management 
  • Data Verification
  • Accounts Management
  • Clearing of ledger suspense accounts; 
  • Provide financial support to the Finance Division
  • Petty Cash management
  • Reconciliation of petty cash, debtors and creditors
  • Daily processing of cashbooks, petty cash, Corporate Cards and all Accounts up to Trial Balance
 
 JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • 3-year Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting coupled with 1-2 years’ appropriate experience.
  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury regulations and financial Systems; 
  • Computer and good communication skills; 
  • Knowledge of Basic Accounting System; 
  • The ability to interpret and apply financial policy and procedures;
  • The ability to work as a team member 
  • Computer literate
  • Good telephone Etiquette
  • Verbal and written communication skills
 
SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Good analytical skills;
  • Compare and interpret facts and figures;
  • Good communication and Interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; 
  • Ability to organise and plan daily tasks. 
  • Ability to execute work accurately and thoroughly;
  • Must be able to work independently or in a team and under supervision
  • Information systems management such as MS word, Power Point, Pastel, Excel, CaseWare
  • Time management
 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
 
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae to Human Resources Unit: National Heritage Council, P.O. Box 74097, Lynnwood Ridge 0040 or e-mail hr@nhc.org.za
 
Closing date: 19 April 2022 
Applications not responded to within 30 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the NHC, the applicant understands, and agrees that the NHC may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The NHC reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.






GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: FINANCE 
PRETORIA
 
NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC) of South Africa through the NHC Act, 1999 (Act of 1999), is responsible for the preservation, protect and promotion of heritage for sustainable development.
The National Heritage Council (NHC) based in Hatfield Pretoria is implementing a Graduate Development programme as part of its contribution to skills development initiative. 
            
FINANCE INTERN
 
About the job:
The NHC has a vacancy for an Intern position in the Finance unit. The purpose of the role is to receive and record invoices. The incumbent will process invoices and liaise with service providers. Assist in the administration work for record keeping.
This position is in Hatfield Pretoria.
The National Heritage Council invites graduates to apply for a 24 months’ internship opportunity to commence on 01 May 2022 to 31 March 2024.
 
Requirements: Unemployed graduates who have successfully completed a three (3)-year Degree in the Accounting/ Financial Management/Financial Accounting field and who are between the ages of 18 and 35 years may apply. South Africans citizen by birth may apply.
Students that still need to finish or qualify for a Degree or National Diploma should not apply. Applicants with 0 to 1-year work experience are encouraged to apply.
 
 
Monthly stipend: R6,500.00 per month
 
Application forms should be accompanied by a CV, certified copies of qualifications/certificates and a certified copy of a bar-coded South African identity document. 
  • Excellent Communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Organising Skills
  • Time management 
  • Financial Reporting 
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Attention to detail 
  • Coordinating Skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities of and when required
 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
 
Forward all required documentation to hr@nhc.org.za
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
Closing date: 19 April 2022
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the NHC, the applicant understands, and agrees that the NHC may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The NHC reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.