The entity is seeking to employ a Graduate to focus on procurement process, contract administration and reporting.
Description
Overberg Water is a Water Board established in terms of section 28 of Water Services Act, (No 108 of 1997) and is classified as Government Business Enterprise as per Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) as amended.
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Allowance: 7,000.00 – 7,000.00
Duration: 2 – 3 Years
EE Position: No
Placement: Somerset West
- Supply Chain Management Graduate
Ref No: OW-SCMGRAD25
Requirements:
- National Diploma/Degree/B-Tech in: Supply Chain management /Logistics or equivalent NQF 6 or 7
2. Finance Graduate
Ref No: OW-FINGRAD25
Requirements
- B Com Accounting degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in the field of Accounting or Finance, NQF 7 equivalent.
- Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Only South African Citizens are eligible to apply.
3. Human Resource Graduate
Ref No: OW-HRGRAD25
Requirements
- National Diploma/ B Degree/ equivalent tertiary qualification in: Human Resource Management, Public Management, Industrial Psychology
- Knowledge of Microsoft
- South African citizen
4. Performance Information Graduate
Ref No: OW-PERFGRAD25
Requirements
- Diploma in Public Management or Public Administration or Public Governance
- Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Only South African Citizens are eligible to apply.
5. Financial Accountant
Ref No: OWFIN25
Requirements
a) Degree in finance from a recognised tertiary institution equivalent to a minimum of NQF Level 7 and preferably NQF Level 8.
b) Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
c) At least 5 to 8 years post article experience as a senior accountant, finance manager or equivalent managing a finance unit.
d) At least 5 years’ experience in preparing annual/interim financial statements.
e) Understanding of public sector financial reporting including the financial reporting framework (GRAP)
f) Proficient in Microsoft excel, power point and word.
g) Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and under pressure.
Financial Reporting
a) Preparation of annual financial statements
b) Preparation of monthly and quarterly internal financial reports
c) Preparation of external statutory quarterly financial reports.
d) Preparation of ENE and MTEC for submission to the National Treasury annually.
e) Perform monthly variance analysis budget against expenditure.
Financial accounting
a) Manage accounts receivable
b) Manage accounts payable
c) Manage fixed asset accounting activities
d) Manage inventory accounting activities
e) Review monthly reconciliations and to ensure accuracy and maintenance of the general ledger and trial balance.
f) Ensure billing and collection of revenue.
g) Ensure timeous and accurate payment to suppliers including VAT.
h) Ensure annual assets verifications are conducted, and all reconciling items are cleared.
i) Review journals for adjusting of asset register from the asset management consulting.
j) Ensure monthly and annual inventory verifications and the clearing of reconciling items.
k) Maintain a valid accurate, accurate and complete General Ledger and Trial Balance.
l) Manage the performance of a small team of accountants.
m) Draft submissions and memorandums for the approval transactions and events by management.
n) Assist with the review and development of policies and procedures.
o) Assist with ad hoc projects and participate in Bid Committees.
p) Coordinate the annual external audit process.
q) Ensure timeous updating of the asset register
Skills and behavioural Competences:
- Planning and Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills (verbal and written)
- Problem Solving Ability
- Diversity awareness
- Confidentiality, ethics, integrity and professionalism
- Teamwork
Duties:
- Procurement
- Bid administration
- Sourcing
- Ad hoc procurement function as and when required
- Willing to work overtime
Competencies:
- Ability to work in a demanding working environment
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy is imperative
- Willing to work overtime
- Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to work within a team
- Excellent communication skills
How to apply:
Please take note:
Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and Identity document. Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number. No late applications will be accepted. Overberg Water Board reserves the right not to fill the position.
COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
Before 17h00 on Wednesday 28 of May 2025.
- If you have not heard from us within thirty (30) days of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.
- Graduates residing in the Western Cape who have no prior work experience will be given preference.
For Enquiries Please contact: M Batayi 021 851 2155.
