SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: PRE-SETTLEMENT MANAGEMENT REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/165

 

Directorate: Operational Management
SALARY : R331 188 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Limpopo (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Law / Agriculture / Development
Studies / Social Science. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Land Restitution
environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Restitution of Land Rights
Act, Knowledge of Land Reform, Knowledge of Rural Development and
Knowledge of African languages spoken in the Province. Job related skills:
Sound communication skills, Negotiation skills, Excellent report writing skills,
Computer literacy, Project management skills and Good networking skills.
Initiative, ability to take responsibility and meet deadlines. Ability to produce
report. Ability to facilitate community meetings. Ability to draft terms of
reference for service providers. Ability to manage consultants. Willingness to
travel, to spend extended periods in the field and work irregular hours. Ability
to work under pressure. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Investigate and validate restitution claims. Gather oral and documentary
evidence. Compile research reports and gazette land claims. Verify the
beneficiaries of lodged claims. Compile family tree and gather supporting
documents. Compile verification reports. Negotiate the settlement of claims.
Conduct options from the claimants. Conduct resolutions of the claims. Prepare
Terms of Reference for valuation and Office of the Valuer-General (OVG)
recommendations. Compile spreadsheet for valuations. Conduct deeds
research for properties. Facilitate the finalisations of lodged claims. Compile
offers from OVG recommendations. Compile Section 42D on approved offers.
Engage with stakeholders and manage land claim enquiries. Respond to all
enquiries (Ministerial, Chief Director, Director-General, Chief Land Claims
Commissioner, Premier). Respond to Presidentials.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Senosha Tel No: (015) 495 1904
APPLICATIONS : Application can be submitted by post, Private Bag X 9312, Polokwane, 0700,
or hand delivered during office hours to: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700.

 

 

POST 08/16 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 3/2/1/2026/166

 

Directorate: National Rural Youth Service Crops (NARYSEC)
SALARY : R331 188 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Limpopo (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National
Diploma Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration
/ Business Management. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative
environment. Job related knowledge: Public Service Regulations. Financial
procedures. Treasury Regulations. Basic Accounting System (BAS). Job
related skills: Computer literacy. Interpersonal skills. Organising and planning
skills. Communication (verbal and written). Analytical skills. Problem solving
skills. Financial management skills. Report writing skills. A valid driver’s
licence. Work under pressure and within a team. Willingness to work extra
hours.
DUTIES : Provide financial management services. Facilitates, plan, oversee, drive the
timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget in line with Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations Strategic priorities weekly /
monthly / quarterly. Compile Demand Management Plan (DMP), Medium Term
Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates and Estimated
National Expenditure (ENE). Oversee effective, efficient and economical
utilisation of funds. Document and communicate procedures for accessing and
shifting of funds. Coordinate budgeting, audit and financial functions. Verify
transport, subsistence, sundry and overtime payment. Administer the
procurement of goods and services. Compile, manage and maintain the
Demand Management Plan. Facilitate Supply Chain Management Services.
Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on Supply Chain
Management related matters. Control over safekeeping, utilisation and
maintenance of all assets. Ensure proper administration of sourcing and
evaluation of quotations. Capture and authorise of goods / services on
Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Handle queries from internal and
external clients relating to supply chain matters. Render general office support
services. Supervise, motivate and develop staff through individual performance
agreements. Provide assistance in the developing / reviewing of operational
plan. Compile various submissions / memoranda and responses. Attend to
queries from internal audit. Administer leave forms / attend to queries. Make
travel / conference bookings and confirmations. Provide secretariat services.
Check draft minutes for accuracy against recording or notes. Administer asset.
Maintain asset register. Liaise with asset unit during asset verification. Manage
outgoing and on-going assets. Allocate equipment to officials.
ENQUIRIES : Ms DT Machoga Tel No: (015) 495 1955
APPLICATIONS : Application can be submitted by post, Private Bag X 9312, Polokwane, 0700,
or hand delivered during office hours to: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700.

 

 

POST 08/17 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: 3/2/1/2026/169

 

Directorate: Quality Assurance and Administration
SALARY : R331 188 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Limpopo (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma in Internal Auditing / Financial Accounting / Financial Management.
Minimum of 2 years relevant financial experience. Job related knowledge:
Knowledge and experience in Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Personnel
and Salary Administration (PERSAL), Knowledge of Finance Administration,
including legislation relevant to Financial Accounting, Treasury Regulations,
etc. Job related skills: Computer literacy. Communication skills (verbal and
written). A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Reconcile restitution payments and expenditure records. Compile project
payments list and perform reconciliation. Facilitate payment instructions using
correct information of claimants, allocation and matching fields. Maintain BAS
and PERSAL payments. Manage audit queries. Coordinate information
requested by office of the Auditor-General, Internal Audit, Special Investigation
Unit and Forensic Auditors. Coordinate audit findings. Assist in compiling
financial reports on restitution projects. Prepare quarterly reports (expenditure,
commitments, land purchase interests, bank accounts and contingencies) for
input to the interim and Annual Financial Statement. Consolidate registers and
payment records. Update commitment register and land purchase register on
a monthly basis. Update summary sheets, XXX reports as needed. Update the
suspense account. Update suspense account summaries. Compile suspense
account reports on monthly basis. Maintain proper batch control. Maintain
proper record keeping for all financial documents for reporting and audit
purpose.
ENQUIRIES : Ms ML Tswale Tel No: (015) 495 1937
APPLICATIONS : Application can be submitted by post, Private Bag X 9312, Polokwane, 0700,
or hand delivered during office hours to: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700.

 

 

POST 08/18 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: CREDITORS MANAGEMENT REF
NO: 3/2/1/2026/142 (X2 POSTS)

 

SALARY : R331 188 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and BCom or
National Diploma majoring in Accounting / Financial Accounting / Management
Accounting. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the accounts payable / creditors
section. Comprehensive knowledge of the financial prescripts, systems and
procedure. Knowledge of accrual accounting systems such as Accpac, Pastel,
SAP, SAGE, BAS etc., Knowledge of suspense account. Knowledge of GRAP,
PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations. Good
verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, Computer literacy with
good MS Excel and MS Word Skills. Experience in Accpac will be an added
advantage. Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
DUTIES : Perform creditors reconciliations. Request outstanding suppliers’ statements.
Reconcile supplier’s statements with vendor activity and process exceptions.
Prepare accrual journals. Adjust misallocations. Prepare aged payables
reports and provide comments. Provide support and guidance to clients.
Prepare documents for audit queries/requests. Process complete creditors
invoices within the prescribed period. Check payment source documents.
Record Invoices on the financial system. Check allocation of transaction.
Provide Support and guidance to clients. Prepare documents for audit queries
/ request. Prepare invoice adjustments and correct any misallocation identified
on the financial system. Monitor accounts payables ledger account. Reallocate
the incorrect posting to the correct responsibility and item. Perform annual
sundry provision accruals. Prepare documents for audit queries / requests.
Replenish petty cash and ensure that all institution collect cash within time
frame. Check request for replenishment of petty cash and reconcile. Capture
expense allocation on the financial system. Compile accounts payable
reconciliation. Issue cheque to offices or instruction letter to banks. Provide
support and guidance to clients. Prepare documents for audit queries /
requests.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Tshivhase Tel No: (012) 338 7211 or Mr A Strydom / Ms P Matsemela Tel
No: (012) 338 7211
APPLICATIONS : Please ensure that you send your application to Private Bag x918, Pretoria,
0001 or Hand deliver it to the Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at Bosman
Street, Pretoria, 0001 before the closing date as no late applications will be
considered.

 

 

OFFICE ASSISTANT REF NO: 3/2/1/2026/167

 

Chief Directorate: Provincial Office
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Limpopo (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma in Secretarial Studies / Office Administration / Management. Minimum
of 1-year experience in rendering secretarial and support services to senior
management. Job related knowledge: Relevant legislation / policies / prescripts
and procedures. Telephone etiquette and basic knowledge on financial
administration. Job related skills: Sound organisational skills. Computer
literacy (Microsoft Office). Good Interpersonal relations. High level of reliability.
Communication skills (verbal and written). Language skills. Ability to
communicate well with people at different levels and from different
backgrounds. Ability to do research and analyse documents and situation.
Ability to act with tact and discretion. Good grooming and presentation. Selfmanagement and
motivation. Willingness to work extended hours and must
have Classified Secret Security Clearance.
DUTIES : Provide a secretarial / receptionist support service to the Chief Director.
Receive telephone calls in an environment where in addition to the calls for the
Chief Director, discretion is required to decide to whom the call should be
forwarded. In the process the job incumbent should finalise some enquiries.
Perform advanced typing work. Operate and ensure that office equipment e.g.
fax machines and photocopiers are in good working order. Record the
engagements of the Chief Director. Utilize discretion to decide whether to
accept / decline or refer to other employees’ requests for meetings based on
the assessed importance and urgency of the matter. Coordinate with and
sensitize / advise the Chief Director regarding engagements. Compile realistic
schedules for appointments. Render administrative support services. Ensure
the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the
Chief Director. Ensure the safe keeping of all documentation in the office of the
Chief Director in line with relevant legislation and policies. Obtain inputs,
collates and compiles reports e.g: progress, monthly and management reports.
Scrutinize routine submissions / reports and make notes and / or
recommendations for the Chief Director. Respond to enquiries received from
internal and external stakeholders. Draft documents as required. Filing of
documents for the Chief Director and the unit where required. Collect, analyse
and collate information requested by the Chief Director. Clarify instructions and
notes on behalf of the Chief Director. Ensure that travel arrangements are well
coordinated. Prioritise issues in the office of the Chief Director. Manage the
leave register and telephone accounts for the unit. Handle procurement of
standard items like, stationary, refreshments etc for the activities of the Chief
Director and the unit. Obtain the necessary signatures on documents like
procurement advices and monthly salary reports. Provide support to the Chief
Director regarding meetings. Scrutinize documents to determine actions /
information / other documents required for meetings. Collect and compile all
necessary documents for the Chief Director to inform him / her on the contents.
Record minutes / decisions and communicate to relevant role-players and
follow-up progress made. Prepare briefing notes for the Chief Director as
required. Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings when required.
Support the manager with the administration for the Chief Director’s budget.
Collect and coordinates all the documents that relate to the Chief Director’s
budget. Assist the Chief Director in determining funding requirements for
purpose of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) submissions. Keep
records for expenditure commitments, monitors expenditure and alerts the
Chief Director of possible over and under spending. Check and correlate Basic
Accounting system (BAS) reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated
correctly. Identify the need to move funds between items, consults with the
Chief Director and compiles draft memorandums for this purpose. Compare
the MTEF allocation with the requested budget and informs the Chief Director
of changes. Study the relevant Public Service and Departmental Prescripts /
Policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is
understood properly. Remain up to date with regards to the prescripts / policies
and procedures applicable to his / her work terrain to ensure efficient and
effective support to the Chief Director. Remain abreast with the procedures and
processes that apply in the office of the Chief Director.
ENQUIRIES : Mr LS Mahasha Tel No: (015) 495 1956
APPLICATIONS : Application can be submitted by post, Private Bag X 9312, Polokwane, 0700,
or hand delivered office hours to: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700.

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