SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS) INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT POSITION: ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT REMUNERATION: MARKET RELATED AREA: SABS – HEAD OFFICE – PRETORIA REPORTING TO: HEAD: FINANCIAL REPORTING MAIN JOB PURPOSE To account for all general ledger transactions and to ensure that all allocated monthly activities are accurately and promptly performed. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OUTPUTS Functional Management Upload online bank payments as and when required. Prepare month-end journals relating to employee benefits, investments and cash and cash equivalents. Ensure that all petty cash reconciliations and cash counts of both regional and head office are promptly completed, and variances cleared within month they arise. Assists with month-end calculation and related journal entries as required by management. Perform deferred income calculations relating to grant funded assets to determine the income amount to be released to the income statement in line with IAS 20 as well as preparing the related journal entries and reconciliations. Prepare account balance reconciliations and promptly clear the reconciling items. Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and any other related reports. Assist with preparation of statutory returns and reports. Compile the year-end audit file. Perform any ad hoc functions, within in scope of control, as and when required. Create purchase requisitions as when required. Prepare fixed asset reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure integrity issues are resolved. Investigate and resolve all unreconciled accounts as well as all outstanding items on the Capital WIP accounts for the SABS group. Calculate adjustments and prepare journal entries in the balance sheets. Ensure that all asset sub ledgers agree with the correct asset number. Ensure that all Capital WIP items complies with applicable financial reporting standards. Investigate, analyse, update and prepare financial process and/or transaction reports (i.e., Capital WIP reports, fixed asset register reports, depreciation reports). Prepare audit documentation and files and ensure that all required audit schedules are available. Prepare the disclosure of all fixed assets monthly. Update the useful life of assets on the JDE system as received by asset management and calculate and analyse the impact of the useful life adjustments on depreciation expenditure. Ensure that the useful life and residual value are reviewed at least annually or when there is an indication of variances to previous estimates. Prepare assessment of impairment or impairment reversal in line with applicable financial reporting standard. Risk and Compliance Management Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements. Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements. Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Stakeholder Management Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation. Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required. Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required. Ensure efficient communication to all stakeholders. Ensure the provision of excellent customer service. Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames. Follow up on unresolved queries, complaints where required. Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Qualifications • National Diploma / Diploma in Financial Accounting or Finance. • NQF level 6 Experience • 3 years relevant work experience in financial accounting. • Proven track record in planning and managing routine and planned maintenance initiatives. KEY COMPETENCIES Communication • Results Orientation • Building Relationships • Customer Focus • Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility • Quality Focused • Teamwork • Personal Drive • Problem Solving skills. APPLICATIONS & ENQUIERIES Interested candidates should send your CV to sabsrecruit1@sabs.co.za Applications should be accompanied by certified copies of qualification/certificates, driver’s license, and identity document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of the qualification. CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023 Only suitable candidates need to apply. If you have not received a response from us within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NOTE: The candidate will be subject to: Security clearance, verification of qualifications and other assessments as required for Executive Positions. SABS is committed towards increasing the representation of previously disadvantaged groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that SABS reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. SABS also reserves the right to withdraw or re-advertise the position at any time.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT POSITION: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT REMUNERATION: MARKET RELATED AREA: SABS – HEAD OFFICE – PRETORIA REPORTING TO: SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT MAIN JOB PURPOSE To ensure that all financial accounting transactions, reconciliations and practices, cash flow projections, statutory requirements and year-end activities are executed effectively within the scope of control and aligned to International Financial Reporting Standards. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OUTPUTS Functional Management Account for all financial accounting transactions and reconciliations. Ensure that all control accounts and sub-ledgers are reconciled and balanced. Review all reconciliations for balances within the department’s control including fixed asset accounts. Resolve all reconciling items promptly with a maximum lead time of 30 days or agreed timeframes where this differs. Monitor balance sheet accounts and review reconciliations of other departments and/or business units in Finance. Track and monitor prompt resolution of reconciling items on the reconciliation accounts. Prepare month-end journals relating to employee benefits, investments and cash and cash equivalents. Review journals from other business units within Finance for correctness Manage and accurately prepare monthly accrual journals. Upload salary journals into the JDE system monthly before month-end closure in line with set timeframes. Prepare all necessary month-end journals in line with set timelines. Prepare reconciliations of all account balances and ensure these are reviewed prior to filing. Ensure that all balance sheets within scope of control are managed appropriately. Monthly monitoring and reconciliation of all intercompany accounts. Follow up on any unresolved transactions with relevant sections. Review account balances on the chart of accounts annually to ensure that no duplicate accounts exist, dormant accounts are blocked, and account descriptions are correct. Clean up all transactions and ensure that within a company there is a one-on-one ratio of accounts. Ensure that all sub-module and ledger accounts (sub and main) are reconciled with the trial balance and filed accordingly for safe keeping on a monthly basis. Review fixed asset register monthly to ensure that all fixed assets are accounted for and managed appropriately. Review monthly fixed asset correction journals ensuring that the asset number accounts, and sub-ledgers are correct. Review the tax fixed assets register as well as calculations for differed tax for fixed assets. Sign off requests for creation of new assets to ensure that the asset class, acquisition date, depreciation date, depreciation period and wear and tear is correct. Monitor and review capitalization of fixed assets and assist with capitalization issues. Review asset classes to ensure that they are in line with SARS requirements with regards to wear and tear allowance and update as required. Monitor Capital Work in Progress to ensure that it aligns with Asset Management as well as IFRS requirements. Ensure the adequacy of cash resources and cash flow projections. Conduct a daily review of available cash to ensure sufficient funds for operational requirements. Compile cash flow projections to enable monitoring of liquidity and financial sustainability. Obtain relevant information from relevant management on cash flow projections for the month. Analyse trends and reporting on key cash flow ratios and provide advocacy on outcomes to inform key business decisions. Upload monthly debit order files for invoices to be recovered. Provide the relevant information on rejections as they occur to ensure and assist with timely resolution. Upload and conduct a first review of supplier payments. Ensure that payments can be processed based on available cash flow. Optimise payments and payments runs to ensure minimum bank charges. Prepare the monthly report, highlighting issues within the division and provide feedback on general ledger account status, budget position, cash flow and other relevant information. Ensure the integration with the various teams in finance to deliver a quality set of results monthly. Review tax related expense accounts to ensure that no capital items are expensed. Assist with the computation and compilation of the tax pack as directed. Compute quarterly tax and differed tax calculations. Review accrual accounts to ensure that items are resolved promptly. Review the monthly calculation of the VAT liability/asset of the SABS Group. Manage correspondence and submissions of statutory returns (e.g., to Stats SA, Reserve bank, etc.) and submit once reviewed and approved. Test and balance any new ERP system enhancements related to the general ledger and fixed asset environment within scope of control. Assist with bi-annual review of general ledger and fixed asset access for approval by module owner of access provided on the general ledger module within the ERP system. Prepare quarterly and annual IFRS compliant financial statements. Review all accounting policies within SABS and ensure compliance to IFRS and align accounting treatment. Prepare accounting technical opinions to comply with IFRS and the PFMA. Proactively track new standards not yet effective applicable to the SABS, prepare accounting treatment proposals and develop and drive an implementation plan of the standards. Provide accounting technical support to colleagues within Finance and business, ensuring that business processes affecting financial reporting aligns with applicable IFRS standards. Plan all year-end financial activities and ensure the effective communication thereof. Review audit files and ensure that all required audit schedules are available, and all year-end deliverables are met. Complete all required schedules for tax purposes with supporting documentation. Manage external auditors’ requests, enquiries and findings to ensure that all their requirements are met. Prepare a detailed action plan to address Finance internal audit findings as well as all external audit findings, track, and monitor progress. Manage the process of obtaining required disclosure information for inclusion in the financial reports that comply to IFRS. Manage the implementation of new IFRS accounting standards. Review the annual report to ensure that data was transferred correctly and that there are no formatting issues. Review the fixed asset disclosure for financial statements with supporting schedules. Complete the Treasury template for review and manage the process to ensure deadlines are met for completion and delivery. Risk and Compliance Management Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements. Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO requirements. Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Stakeholder Management Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation. Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required. Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required. Ensure efficient communication to all auditors and other finance team members. Ensure the provision of excellent customer service. Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames. Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required. Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required. Schedule year-end financial meetings and record minutes of the meetings for distribution. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Qualifications • Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Finance or Accounting, Completed SAICA articles is essential. And registration with SAICA/ACC/IIA/ SAIPA will be an added advantage. • NQF level 7 Experience • 8 years relevant work experience in a Financial Environment & 4 years specialist experience. • Proven track record of executing financial accounting transactions and reconciliations, inclusive of month-end files, year-end files, accrual journals, submissions of statutory returns, dealing with year-end audits, etc. in a corporate environment. KEY COMPETENCIES Communication • Results Orientation • Building Relationships • Customer Focus • Planning & Organising • Quality Focused • Teamwork • Personal Drive • Problem Solving skills. APPLICATIONS & ENQUIERIES Interested candidates should send your CV to sabsrecruit1@sabs.co.za Applications should be accompanied by certified copies of qualification/certificates, driver’s license and identity document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of the qualification. CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023 Only suitable candidates need to apply. If you have not received a response from us within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NOTE: The candidate will be subject to: Security clearance, verification of qualifications and other assessments as required for Executive Positions. SABS is committed towards increasing the representation of previously disadvantaged groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that SABS reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. SABS also reserves the right to withdraw or re-advertise the position at any time.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT POSITION: SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT REMUNERATION: MARKET RELATED AREA: SABS – HEAD OFFICE – PRETORIA REPORTING TO: HEAD: FINANCIAL REPORTING MAIN JOB PURPOSE To provide oversight of the financial accounting value chain in line with best practice financial accounting activities and to ensure that cash resources and cash flow projections are adequate, while promoting good governance and sound financial and business principles. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OUTPUTS Functional Management Develop and implement processes for the financial accounting value chain. Provide oversight of the financial accounting value chain. Ensure operational output produced by the Financial Accountant and Accountant supports and enhances the financial accounting value chain. Escalate deviations in operational output delivery to the Head. Provide timely operational management information that will guide senior leaders to drive decision making. Drive thought leadership on technical financial accounting matters aligned to changes in legislation. Ensure that reconciliations for all relevant accounts are prepared and reviewed and ensure that all control accounts, inter-company accounts and sub-ledgers are balanced. Ensure the resolution of all items over the benchmark period and follow up on any unresolved transactions as required. Accountable for quality, compliant financial statements Review all accounting policies within SABS and ensure compliance to IFRS and align accounting treatment. Provide accounting technical opinions to comply with IFRS and the PFMA. Ensure that new standards not yet effective applicable to the SABS are proactively tracked, accounting treatment proposals prepared with an implementation plan of the standards developed and driven. Provide accounting technical support to colleagues within Finance and business, ensuring that business processes affecting financial reporting aligns with applicable IFRS standards. Ensure preparation and processing of relevant journals such as leave pay provision, leave adjustments, investment movements, core funding, and deferred income. Review and approve direct report journals relating to investment movements, bank reconciliation transactions, leave pay and 13th cheque provisions and salary journals. Review the posting of relevant journals. Prepare the monthly balance sheet for the SABS Group and open and close balance sheet accounts as and when required. Analyse and report on key balance sheet ratios. Conduct an annual review of all relevant balance sheet accounts to ensure that no duplicate accounts exist, dormant accounts are blocked and account descriptions are correct. Review and analyse monthly accrual reconciliation. Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and future period cash flow projections for the SABS Group, including to SABS Board and Committees. Analyse and report on key cash flow ratios. Conduct a daily review of available cash to ensure sufficient funds for operational requirements. Ensure that the SABS Group maintains a positive cash flow position. Prepare and submit quarterly report to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and National Treasury on the balance sheet and cash flow position of the SABS Group. Ensure that adequate bank limits are in place and ensure the required approval to change them as required. Ensure that the bank signatory list is reviewed and maintained to accurately reflect any changes within the organisation. Upload the monthly debit order file for relevant invoices to be recovered. Provide receipting business units with rejections as they occur to ensure and assist with timely recovery as required. Manage the repayment terms on contractual agreement and/or loan obligations. Upload and ensure approval of supplier payments as per standard operating procedures. Ensure the investing of additional cash in a relevant investment account and optimise all investments in order to maximise returns. Monitor and report on the performance of the SABS investments to EXCO, Board and Committees. Ensure adherence to the Investment Policy targets for the short-term investment quantum and highlight any deviation of performance against targets. Review fixed asset reconciliations on a monthly basis. Manage the updating of the ERP with all changes received from the Asset Management business unit. Review the disclosure of fixed assets for financial statements. Review fixed asset register to ensure assets are accounted for against the correct asset class and depreciation period. Complete, review, and submit the monthly calculation of the VAT liability of the SABS Group. Calculate, complete and submit the income tax returns for the SABS Group. Manage all tax related and statutory return matters, submissions and correspondence for the SABS Group. Maintain SABS Group deferred tax calculations and ensure correct disclosure on the financial statements Complete and submit the relevant National Treasury templates as per the statutory deadlines ensuring that the necessary letter of review from the GCFO and AGSA is received to meet the final deadline. Prepare relevant monthly reports highlighting challenges within the business unit and provide feedback on relevant information. Prepare financial information compliance to relevant regulations. Review the annual report (glossy version) to ensure that data was transferred correctly and that there are n Plan all year-end activities and ensure the effective communication thereof. Prepare and review audit files and ensure that all required audit schedules are available, and all year-end deliverables are achieved. Manage external audit to ensure that all audit requirements are met including following up on outstanding request for information (RFI’s). Facilitate and implement action to ensure that the SABS Group has a clean audit. Ensure that detailed action plan to address Finance internal audit findings and all external audit findings is developed and regularly monitor to ensure that all findings are resolved within set timeframes. Manage internal processes to clear all audit findings and ensure that there are no repeat findings. Draw up the month-end general ledger close timetable and communicate with the JDE System user group. Provide advocacy and training to JDE System module owners to effectively manage their sections of the ERP system. Participate in the evaluation of system choices and test and sign-off on any new ERP system enhancements related to the general ledger environment. Conduct bi-annual reviews of general ledger access and approval of access provided on the general ledger module. Risk and Compliance Management Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements. Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements. Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Stakeholder Management Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service. Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation. Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required. Convene, chair and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required. Ensure the provision of excellent customer service. Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames. Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required. Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests. Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders. Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that financial accounting best practices are implemented across the organisation. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Qualifications • Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Finance or Accounting, CA SA (Chartered Accountant SA) registration is essential • NQF level 7 Experience • 8 years relevant work experience in a Financial Environment, with 4 years specialist experience. • Proven track record of executing financial accounting transactions and reconciliations, inclusive of month-end files, year-end files, accrual journals, submissions of statutory returns, dealing with year-end audits, etc. in a corporate environment. KEY COMPETENCIES Communication • Results Orientation • Building Relationships • Customer Focus • Planning & Organising • Quality Focused • Teamwork • Personal Drive • Problem Solving skills • Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility • Strategic Thinking • Problem Solving. APPLICATIONS & ENQUIERIES Interested candidates should send your CV to sabsrecruit1@sabs.co.za Applications should be accompanied by certified copies of qualification/certificates, driver’s license and identity document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of the qualification. CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023 Only suitable candidates need to apply. If you have not received a response from us within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NOTE: The candidate will be subject to: Security clearance, verification of qualifications and other assessments as required for Executive Positions. SABS is committed towards increasing the representation of previously disadvantaged groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that SABS reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. SABS also reserves the right to withdraw or re-advertise the position at any time.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT POSITION: SUPERVISOR: REVENUE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT REMUNERATION: MARKET RELATED AREA: SABS – HEAD OFFICE – PRETORIA REPORTING TO: HEAD: FINANCIAL REPORTING MAIN JOB PURPOSE To ensure that the Revenue business unit is supervised appropriately in line with organisational and other statutory requirements in order to ensure good financial Management and control. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OUTPUTS Functional Management Supervise the Revenue Management business unit and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives. Implement the organisational and business unit strategy. Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource Management. Develop and implement business unit processes and schedules to deliver quality services efficiently. Develop and drive a business plan for the business unit in line with the overall organisational strategy. Monitor and continuously evaluate progress of the business unit’s achievements against the strategic objectives. Ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities. Provide timely operational management information that will guide senior leaders to drive revenue growth. Proactively identify opportunities (or challenges) to meet revenue targets. Implement and maintain Revenue Management systems, policies and procedures. Drive standardized Revenue Management processes across the organisation. Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform business decisions within area of responsibility. Manage the billing (foreign denominated and ZAR) of all SABS services using the approved pricing model. Drive centralisation of financial billing activities and standardisation of billing processes across SABS. Produce financial reports as required by Management and EXCO using ERP and Business Intelligence systems. Monitor the accuracy and completeness of billing in all business units across SABS ensuring it is in line with applicable reporting framework and legislation. Monitor and report on financial performance against targets and propose corrective action. Analyse financial performance and contribute to relevant business planning and forecasts. Follow up on cash clients for payments. Ensure the timely resolution of customer queries and requests including the processing thereof. Prepare periodic financial reports including revenue tracking. Ensure effective management of billing work in progress (WIP) i.e., open sales orders. Report on the status of revenue and WIP within the SABS based on the financials. Validate the job, to ascertain whether the organization can proceed with the work for the client. Ensure that proof of payment is recorded on the works order to enable commencement of work/jobs. Perform system month-end closure process on ERP such as running integrities, exceptions, and system reports. Ensure accurate information, schedules and disclosure are provided for preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and review the financial statement to ensure that the information and disclosure relating to business unit is accurately captured. Risk and Compliance Management Ensure the mitigation of the business unit’s risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks. Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk Management in line with ISO/SANS, Accreditation, and regulatory requirements. Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit, Accreditation, and regulatory requirements. Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Ensure compliance with all tax legislation governing billing customers. Financial Management Provide input in the planning and compilation of the division’s annual budget aligned to the strategic delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives. Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit’s budget, and mitigate and report on any variances. Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget. People Management Maintain an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all processes, procedures and practices. Manage and lead the business unit by providing clarity of vision; prioritising resources; facilitating alignment of the team; setting high expectations; inspiring commitment; encouraging mutual support; and enabling development opportunities. Contribute to diversity Management initiatives. Implement a learning culture within scope of control. Execute performance Management in line with the SABS policy within the team, and address performance challenges and develop subordinates to meet the expected performance standards. Provide support in recruiting and retaining key talent and other critically skilled personnel to Supervise internal processes and supervise the tactical, daily analytical work of the team. Stakeholder Management Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service. Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations Management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to Supervise the organisation’s reputation. Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required. Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business-related information to relevant stakeholders when required. Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately. Effectively manage customer complaint through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required. Analyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned across SABS. Ensure the documentation of all stakeholder engagements to ensure continuity for future engagements. Take ownership of technical queries (internal/external) for team as assigned and ensure effective resolution before deadline. Manage all formal and informal engagement forums with all partners. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Qualifications • National Diploma / Diploma in Financial Accounting or Finance. • NQF level 6 Experience • 5 years relevant work experience within Billing, Revenue Management and Finance environments. • 2 years supervision experience. KEY COMPETENCIES Communication • Results Orientation • Building Relationships • Customer Focus • Planning & Organising • Quality Focused • Teamwork • Personal Drive • Problem Solving skills • Decision Making • Managing Performance. APPLICATIONS & ENQUIERIES Interested candidates should send your CV to sabsrecruit1@sabs.co.za Applications should be accompanied by certified copies of qualification/certificates, driver’s license and identity document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of the qualification. CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023 Only suitable candidates need to apply. If you have not received a response from us within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NOTE: The candidate will be subject to: Security clearance, verification of qualifications and other assessments as required for Executive Positions. SABS is committed towards increasing the representation of previously disadvantaged groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that SABS reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. SABS also reserves the right to withdraw or re-advertise the position at any time. INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT POSITION: MANAGER: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT REMUNERATION: MARKET RELATED AREA: SABS – HEAD OFFICE – PRETORIA REPORTING TO: HEAD: FACILITIES MAIN JOB PURPOSE To develop, implement and manage planned and preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance plans and to oversee the maintenance and repair of the common-use facilities and to manage the activities of the Facilities Maintenance business unit. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OUTPUTS Operational Management Contribute towards the development of a strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the Facilities Maintenance business unit overall. Ensure productivity is measured effectively against set objectives. Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities. Manage the business unit and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives. Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management. Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility. Put measures into place to improve productivity. Execute resources according to the operational plan. Functional Management Provide general management and coordination of routine, corrective and breakdown maintenance services, and facilities resources. Draft schedules for all equipment maintenance requirements and the intervals for maintenance. Manage, implement, maintain and track the planned and preventative maintenance program for all SABS sites and recommend operational improvements to maximise asset life, utilising SABS systems and software. Review and coordinate maintenance work with other SABS business units as well as subcontractors. Conduct regular inspection of facilities and equipment for deficiencies and recommend corrective actions and set work priorities. Record and maintain accurate documentation and historical maintenance equipment records as per policy and legislation, while ensuring archiving protocols. Implement a quality and safety management system within the facilities maintenance business unit. Risk and Compliance Management Ensure the mitigation of risk through the identification and application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementation of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks. Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with regulatory requirements. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements. Drive the implementation of compliance with policies aimed at strengthening the SABS brand and stakeholder interface. Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Monitor changes in legislation and the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements. Ensure adherence in the team to all, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the span of control. Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections and ensure that all applicable safety regulations, procedures, and precautions are followed to ensure the safety of all SABS employees and contractors during maintenance procedures. Financial Management Provide input in the planning and compilation of the business unit’s annual budget aligned to the strategic delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives. Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit’s budget, and mitigate and report on any variances. Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Qualifications • Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B Degree in Facilities Management or a related field. • NQF level 7 Experience • 10 years relevant work experience in Facilities Maintenance • 3 years’ senior management experience • Proven track record in planning and managing routine and planned maintenance initiatives. KEY COMPETENCIES Communication • Results Orientation • Building Relationships • Customer Focus • Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility • Quality Focused • Team Work • Business and Technical Mastery • Problem Solving skills • Influencing and Negotiating • Managing performance • Leadership •Leading Change. APPLICATIONS & ENQUIERIES Interested candidates should send your CV to sabsrecruit1@sabs.co.za Applications should be accompanied by certified copies of qualification/certificates, driver’s license and identity document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of the qualification. CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023 Only suitable candidates need to apply. If you have not received a response from us within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NOTE: The candidate will be subject to: Security clearance, verification of qualifications and other assessments as required for Executive Positions. SABS is committed towards increasing the representation of previously disadvantaged groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that SABS reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. SABS also reserves the right to withdraw or re-advertise the position at any time.
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