About the Role
The Department of Transport and Public Works is currently seeking a dedicated Administrative Officer: Supply Chain Management to join their Head Office located in the vibrant city of Cape Town. This critical role is essential for ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Finance and Supply Chain Department, as well as overseeing transport operations. By managing the control of expenditures and allocated budgets, you will play a key role in supporting the department’s mission to provide quality public services to the community. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of South Africans, making this position not just a job, but a meaningful opportunity to serve.
In this role, you will be responsible for generating financial reports, managing stores, and overseeing various financial processes, including the clearance of asset and liability accounts. By ensuring compliance with National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, you will help maintain the integrity of the financial management system. Your work will not only streamline operations but also enhance the overall effectiveness of public service delivery in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Transport and Public Works is dedicated to delivering essential services that support economic growth and improve the quality of life for all South Africans. With a focus on infrastructure development, transport efficiency, and sustainable practices, this department plays a vital role in driving progress within the community. By working in this department, you will be contributing to initiatives that foster development and enhance the well-being of citizens across the province.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate the activities of the Finance and Supply Chain Department divisions and transport operations.
- Control expenditures and manage the allocated budget effectively.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including expenses and expenditure commitments.
- Compile inputs for Financial Statements (IFS and AFS) and ensure accuracy.
- Oversee and manage stores, including asset and liability accounts.
- Authorize journals, payments, and handle Logis functions and EPS transactions.
- Address all audit queries and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Provide training and guidance to new appointees and subordinates.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate (or equivalent), with Mathematics and/or Accounting as a passed subject, or appropriate experience/competencies relevant to the key performance areas of the role.
- Relevant experience in Financial Management and Supply Chain Management.
- Familiarity with Logis and BAS systems.
- Knowledge of In-Year Monitoring and Reporting, AFS reporting, and National and Provincial Treasury Regulations.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively and train team members effectively.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accounting as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with appropriate experience /competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post.Experience: Appropriate experience in Financial Management and Supply Chain Management.
Appropriate Experience in Logis and BAS.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of In- Year monitoring and reporting, AFS reporting, BAS, and LOGIS, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations as well as the Accounting Officers System of the Department and PFMA.
Good communication skills Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).
Good communication skills.
Job Duties
Responsible for the effective and efficient functioning and co-ordination of the Finance, Supply Chain Department division and Transport.Responsible for control of expenditure and allocated budget.
Draw all financial reports: expenses per month and expenditure commitments etc.
Monthly Compilation of supply chain and Finance reports (IYM).
Compilation of inputs into Financial Statements (IFS and AFS).
Management of Stores.
Ensure clearing of Assets and Liability Accounts.
Authorizing of Journals and payments, Logis functions, EPS transactions and all Audit queries.
Training of subordinates and new appointees.
