Job Description

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the administrative processes for the funding of Non Profit Organisations (NPOs) in accordance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 3-year B-Degree/Advance Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification) in Finance; A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a financial environment.
Recommendation None.
Key Performance AreasManage the implementation of the uniform policy for programme funding: Develop SOPs in alignment with funding policy and funding operational tools; Capacitate programmes in terms of funding operational tools; Assist the programmes with the calculation of allocation for transfer funding. Validation of the following prescribed documents for payment: Transfer Payment Agreements (TPAs) for correctness against approved funding submission; Information on source documents for compliance with prescripts and legislation; Subsidies payable against approved allocation as per TPA and submit to manager changes in TPA /details of NPO verify and monitor source documents; Ensure correctness of the NPO data base,Uniform funding cycle (UFC) including all relevant data bases/systems; Submit consolidated payment report to supervisor and perform necessary follow ups with relevant role players; Manage compliance (TPA and business plan) and identify non-compliance with prescribed policy / legislation and funding conditions: Manage the documentation in relation to audit processes; Receive appraisal grid and funding submission and distribute to relevant staff members; Receive and distribute activation sheet and confirm receipt of any outstanding documents with the programmes / NPOs; Ensure submission of AFS by NPOs and check compliance; Compile consolidated AFS update/summary including financial consistencies or irregularities, balance sheet and income statement assets and liabilities, calculate debt and liquidity ratio on prescribed template and distribute to all relevant role players; People Management.
CompetenciesKnowledge of the following: Public Financial Management (PFMA); Budgeting processes and techniques; Supply Chain Management (SCM); Legislative Regulatory Framework; Safeguarding of source documents; Financial/SCM Information Systems (BAS / LOGIS); Departmental policies and procedures. Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Report writing and formulations; Presentation; Negotiation; Numeracy and analytical thinking; Planning and organising.
RemunerationR 444 036 per annum (Salary level 9)Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesShortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Western Cape Government