Government & NGO Jobs in South Africa

We require the services of an HOD: Business Services, reporting directly to the CEO, who will be responsible for the overall management of all the financial requirements of the organisation and adherence to corporate governance best practice. The incumbent will lead the strategic direction of financial best practices in the efficient management of future focused, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and the financial operational administration aligned to the organisations financial
operating procedures. In addition, this incumbent will manage, oversee and develop the HR, Retail Sub-departments and maximise the profitability.

ENTRY-LEVEL QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

? Post Graduate Tertiary qualification in Finance with 6 to 10 years experience in a similar position
? Demonstrated knowledge of retail management would be advantageous and exposure in field finances of NPOs
? Proven team leadership capabilities
? Advanced computer literacy with experience in MS Office Suite (inclusive of MS Project), Pastel Accounting and VIP
? Unendorsed drivers licence
? Fluency in at least 2 official languages (added advantage)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
? Manage full financial function of the business including payroll, corporate governance and statutory compliance.
? Provide strategic financial support to the CEO, Board members and HODs to ensure financial best practice is executed.
? Development and implementation of annual financial- and retail plans.
? Manage and oversee the accurate planning and forecasting of budgets, cash flow and forecasts for the organisation and the retail stores.
? Evaluate company performance against forecast and budget.
? Analyse income statements to identify potential risks and cost saving opportunities.
? Achievement of internal and external audit targets and requirements.
? Oversee all accounting activities to ensure accurate and effective alignment with the Accounting System including Debtors and Creditors.
? Manage the overall preparation and presentation of the annual budgeting process for the organisation.
? The accurate and timeous submission and analysis of monthly management accounts.
? Submission of financial reports to the company on key financial indicators as per agreed timelines.
? Preparation, analysis and accurate submission of monthly management accounts on Pastel Accounting
? Ongoing development, management and improvement of the maintenance of internal financial operating controls and procedures, inclusive of retail processes and procedures.
? Demonstrate leadership and management of the Financial, Retail and HR teams.
? Management and leadership of the financial team to develop hi-performing employees by aligning to the organisations vision, values and culture.
? Manage team member/s and facilitate people development.
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Are you a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial compliance and a passion for leading high-performing teams?

A respected client in the asset management sector is seeking a highly experienced and driven Head of Compliance to lead and oversee the organisation's compliance function at an executive level. This is a rare opportunity for a senior compliance professional to play a key role in ensuring a large and complex financial institution remains aligned with its regulatory and ethical obligations while continuing to deliver value to public sector stakeholders.

Key Duties:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Compliance function
• Develop and oversee implementation of the organisations compliance strategy and annual programme
• Ensure adherence to legislation, regulatory frameworks, internal policies and client mandates
• Monitor and report on the institutions compliance status to EXCO, the Board and Regulators
• Act as the main liaison between the organisation and regulatory bodies
• Oversee anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) responsibilities
• Educate internal stakeholders on compliance requirements and developments
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and mandate compliance risks
• Drive business continuity planning and budgeting for the Compliance department

Key Requirements:

• Honours/Postgraduate degree in Law or Commerce (Masters in MCom/LLM or equivalent advantageous)
• 1015 years compliance experience in the financial sector, with at least 5 years in investment management
• 35 years leadership and people management experience
• FSCA-approved Compliance Officer for FAIS licence Categories I and II
• Regulatory Exams: RE1, RE3, and RE5
• AML Officer registration with FIC preferred
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Hybrid working conditions (office is based in Midrand)

Gauteng based individuals only

Sal Circa R900K - R1,200,000 total cost to company, depending on qualifications and experience.

3 Year Contract

Purpose

The Senior Financial Inclusion Specialist will be responsible for providing strategic support in areas of Project Management, Technical Research, Stakeholder Management as well as Financial Administration. The role requires a candidate with a deep understanding of financial inclusion with a focus on project management (min 8 years), and the ability to lead and mentor junior staff.

Minimum Criteria for consideration:

• A complete university degree in finance, development finance, economics, project management or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 – 8 years of professional experience in financial inclusion, with a focus on project management.
• Understanding of market and systemic challenges to financial inclusion in Africa and best practices for addressing them, including M4P (Markets for the Poor) and facilitating market systems.
• Experience in stakeholder management i.e. policy makers, regulators, financial services providers, donors etc.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent speaking, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research and report-writing skills.
• Experience with data analyses including demand side, supply side and regulatory data.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services sector within the Southern African region.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide project management and administration support to the SADC FI (Financial Inclusion) team on projects.
• Day-to-day planning and supervision of projects.
• Identify any potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of projects.

• Contribute to the development of concept notes, proposals, MoUs, and terms of reference.
• Support SADC FI projects and activities through desktop research.
• Internalize research and apply knowledge to assist with delivery of projects.

• Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.

• Assisting with time management and expenditure tracking against project plans and budgets
• Acting as the link between the Project team, Data and Finance teams when required

If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Key Duties:

• Plan, implement, and coordinate community outreach programmes and training sessions.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, administration, and reporting relevant to the department.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, drive attendance at service centres, and assist with volunteer coordination.
• Support social work-related tasks and activities as directed by the Social Worker or Community Development Officer.
• Manage resources efficiently and ensure timely completion of reporting and administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• Certificate in Auxiliary Social Work / Community Development.
• Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
• Code 8 Drivers License with PDP.
• 25 years practical experience working with older persons and in community development or social auxiliary work.
• Bilingual (English/Afrikaans) with public speaking ability.
• Strong project management, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and team leadership qualities.
• Professionally groomed, confident, and able to act as a brand ambassador.

Competencies:

• Ability to coordinate activities and training sessions effectively.
• Creative, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders and volunteers.

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*

Executive Manager

Area: Citrusdal

Role: Full time and in-office

Salary: +- R65K CTC p.m. (negotiable and depending on experience)

 

Citrusdal Water Users Association (CWUA) & Citrusdal Agri Association (CAA)

The CWUA and CAA operate a shared office and seek a dynamic, accomplished Executive Manager (EM) to lead their respective operations. The associations aim to drive multiple projects and interventions on a local community and municipal level to ensure a sustainable community and operating environment for its members.

This multifaceted role requires strong stakeholder engagement, strategic vision, and operational leadership. The EM serves as the public face of both associations, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including farmers, communities, government departments (local, provincial, and national), senior officials, and NGOs.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a central administrative office for CWUA, CAA, and related community forums.
• Represent the associations at local and national forums to enhance visibility, influence, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders, including government agencies (DoA, DoW&S, Local Government), community groups, and local organizations.
• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities and joint ventures; oversee project planning and execution.
• Lead water modelling and data functions, including hydrological research and information systems to support water planning and policy.
• Manage service providers and tenders, ensuring compliance with internal and funder’s policies.
• Lead and develop staff, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation in line with PFMA regulations.
• Ensure clear communication and reporting to members, government departments, funders, and other stakeholders.

 

Skills & Character Attributes

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of innovation and driving change.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Strong leader with a collaborative management style.
• Strong ethical foundation, integrity, and humility.
• Solution-oriented, fair, and agile.

 

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Relevant Tertiary education or Bachelor’s degree
• Background in engineering, urban planning, or development is a strong advantage.
• Experience in Governmental, inter-Governmental or similar projects will be an advantage
• Proficiency in project management.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Strategic Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and implement a national portfolio management framework that aligns with Companys growth strategy and transformation agenda.
• Lead the segmentation, evaluation, and profitability monitoring of portfolios across all agent companies, with a data-driven and risk-informed approach.
• Serve as the escalation and integration point for all portfolio managers, ensuring harmonised execution across the channel.
• Drive innovation in product and service delivery through feedback loops from agent and client performance insights.

Strategic Partnership and Stakeholder Relations

• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with key entities including the Government Security Cluster, National Treasury-linked forums, and industry bodies like SAIA.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative projects aimed at strengthening market resilience, awareness, and disaster risk financing innovation.
• Represent Company in key forums to enhance strategic positioning and influence within public-private collaborative platforms.

Financial and Business Oversight

• Own the budgetary planning and monitoring processes for the Portfolio Management function.
• Analyse financial trends across agent portfolios; proactively address underperformance with recovery and transformation plans.
• Oversee development of revenue growth strategies and track Gross Written Premium (GWP) performance per distribution partner.
• Champion data quality and analytics for decision-making and stakeholder reporting.

Operational Excellence and Compliance

• Define and enforce operational standards, portfolio governance, and SLA frameworks for all portfolio teams.
• Ensure audit findings and regulatory compliance matters are proactively addressed and closed.
• Develop systems and tools to enhance transparency, performance tracking, and cross-functional alignment (claims, underwriting, and actuarial).
• Lead key internal forums to ensure integrated risk and compliance management across stakeholder engagements.

Customer Experience and Channel Development

• Ensure a client-centric portfolio model that prioritises service reliability, responsiveness, and stakeholder value.
• Support onboarding and operationalisation of alternative or emerging distribution channels.
• Drive due diligence processes for new partners, ensuring robust contractual frameworks and mapped service workflows.
• Lead roadshows, market research efforts, and awareness campaigns with a focus on under-insured segments.

People Leadership and Capacity Development

Our client, a reputable accounting firm, is seeking to appoint an experienced Tax Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in taxation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a largely remote environment. 

Location: Pretoria/Johannesburg (Remote with 1 day/week in Pretoria office)

Minimum Requirements:

• Honours degree in Taxation and/or Accounting (CA, TAX, SAIPA, or equivalent)

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in taxation

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English  

• Own transport and valid driver’s license

• Reliable Wi-Fi at home

• Based in Pretoria or Johannesburg, with the ability to work from the Pretoria office once a week

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform VAT calculations and prepare VAT returns

• Manage payroll processes including payslip preparation, payroll returns, EMP501 returns, and reconciliations

• Conduct income tax calculations for companies, trusts, and individuals

• Prepare provisional tax calculations for companies, trusts, and individuals

• Handle public officer appointments

• Complete tax type registrations

• (Advantageous) Manage SARS disputes, audits, and e-filing profile mergers

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Key Duties & Responsibilities
· Dealing with both inbound and outbound calls ''UK''
· Talking to new and existing customers regarding their accounts
· Booking appointments and completing care calls.
· Processing orders for customers
· Updating customer accounts
· Following agreed call scripts
· Updating databases with customer details
· Working towards agreed sales targets and agreed conversion
· Understanding customer needs to deliver effective solutions
· Take ownership of each and every call to maximise revenue generation
· To be passionate about providing outstanding customer services.

This above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder is expected to undertake any other duties that are assigned to them that are relevant to the level of the role.

Experience and Qualifications
· A good standard of general education
· Excellent typing skills
· Ability to multitask.
· Excellent written communication skills with the ability to get different messages across using positive language.
· Ability to master the live chat system.
· Understanding of GDPR and how to protect customer data.
· Individual should be able to effectively manage their own time and to be able to maintain focus at all times.

Competencies

Collaboration
Contributes to a friendly team environment
Communication
Adapts content, style, and language to the audience
Customer Focus
Follows through on customers problems, enquiries, and requests
Continuous Improvement
Keeps up to date with the latest ways of doing things
Commitment
Stays focused on the task in hand

OceanHub Africa (OHA) is the continents leading enabler of ocean-impact entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront, we support, connect, and invest in African ventures and ecosystem actors working at the intersection of ocean health, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

Through our venture support programs, knowledge partnerships, and convening platforms such as the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit, we build bridges between innovation and inclusion, science and entrepreneurship, grassroots communities and global capital. We are committed to shaping a just, regenerative, and blue economy, from coastal villages to regional venture ecosystems.

We now seek a Business Finance Associate on a twelve month contract to provide assistance to the Business Finance Manager, to support startup investment activities and create relevant financial models for startups supported by OceanHub Africa.

You will be required to support the Business Finance Manager by performing a range of finance and administrative duties that ensure monitoring, planning and compliance goals and objectives are achieved

To be considered for the role, you will need a tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, business management or similar. You will have gained 3 years financial management experience in startup or impact investing ecosystems.

Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills together with strong spreadsheeting knowledge and skills are essential.

Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining financial models, excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical and an interest in sustainability, entrepreneurship, or ocean innovation is an advantage

A passion for sustainability and/or the blue economy and the use of no-code tools to streamline monitoring of finance processes and steps will be advantageous.

In return we offer the opportunity to showcase your financial acumen whilst delivering financial support to a fast paced high impact organisation and enjoying the mentorship and collaboration with a dynamic, purpose-driven team.

In addition to flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a market related salary, this role presents a unique opportunity to join a group of people who are focussed on making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities whilst positively impacting sustainability, the environment and ocean economy. You will be exposed to and have the opportunity to create relationships with key industry players and thought leaders from around the world.

REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant qualification in Social Work, Social Studies,
Public Management, Business Administration or in a related field at
NQF level 8 as recognized by South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA).

10 years’ experience at Senior Management level.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Proven ability to operationalise and ensure compliance with legislation 
and policy development at national, provincial and local level.
Demonstrable experience in management at an executive level,
Strategic leadership, change management and project management
skills, service delivery innovation, Compliance with the Public Service
Act and regulations, legislation and regulations governing social issues,
as well as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial
regulatory frameworks underpinning good corporate governance in
South Africa.

Excellent coordination, communication, networking, negotiation,
corporate governance, and multi-tasking skills. The ability to work under
pressure and willingness to work long and irregular hours and travel
extensively.

DUTIES: Serve as Accounting Officer of the Department in accordance with the
provisions of the PFMA. Providing strategic leadership to the
Department; Overseeing the development, implementation and
monitoring of organisational programmes in line with organisational
policies. Ensuring sound financial management and application of good
corporate governance principles. Ensuring that the highest standard of
corporate governance and ethics are upheld.

Over-seeing the development, implementation and monitoring of Departmental programmes and projects;
structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates and contributing to the broader strategic
environment of Gauteng. 

Love keeping things organised? Thrive in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments? Here’s your chance to step into a role where no two days are the same — and where your skills help drive real impact in the conservation sector.

We’re looking for a dynamic Administrator Assistant to join a high-performing Strategic Communications team based in Newlands, Cape Town. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping operations smooth — from managing diaries and travel plans to coordinating events, liaising with service providers, and ensuring marketing materials are ready to wow. You’ll play a key role in making sure projects run on time, budgets are tracked, and every detail is handled with precision.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering first-class administrative support to the communications team and Executive Manager

• Coordinating meetings, workshops, events, venues, catering — and making them run like clockwork

• Managing travel arrangements (local and international) and preparing itineraries

• Processing invoices, assisting with budgets, and keeping financial records on track

• Organising and maintaining filing systems, databases, and office processes

• Liaising with suppliers, obtaining quotes, and ensuring the best value for spend

• Guarding confidentiality like a pro

What we’re looking for:

• At least 5 years’ administrative experience (including financial administration)

• Relevant qualification

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency

• Organisational skills that would impress Marie Kondo

• https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/A/Administrator-Assistant-Strategic-Communications-H-1211391-Job-Search-08-12-2025-02-00-15-AM.asp?sid=gumtree