Current Opportunities at Secondments

Job Advert Summary    

• To ensure performance, integrity and security of the Funds database, involvement in the design, development and integrity of the database, as well as in data mining and day to day operation and maintenance of the database.

Minimum Requirements    
TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth knowledge of the application environment
• Extensive knowledge of business practices and processes
• Knowledge of developing IT related business plan and motivation
• Commercial knowledge (budgeting, procurement etc.) 
• Project lifecycle (SDLC) knowledge
• Knowledge of Cobit and /or ITIL
• Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments
• Extensive experience with design, implementation and utilisation of database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL Oracle, MongoDB) 
• Business Acumen
• Presentation skills
• Excel Intermediate
• Understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Applications

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Relevant Diploma in computer science, computer software/computer systems engineering or related discipline.  
• Database Administration certification (advantageous)

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE 

• At least 3 years job-related experience, preferably within an IT environment. 
• Experience with financial/investment systems advantageous 
• Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT
• An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.

LEADERSHIP

• Purposeful Leadership
• Creates clear strategic direction
• Builds high performing teams
• Propels and Empowers others to succeed 
• Grows Talent

SELF MASTERY   

• Emotionally Intelligent
• Takes accountability
• Act with courage
• Resilient
• Values diversity

EXECUTES WITH EXCELLENCE 

• Drives Results
• Solution focused
• Collaborates Effectively
• Judgment and Decision-making
• Gains Insight through Analytics

CUSTOMER CENTRIC

• Customer Connectedness
• Creative Problem-solving 
• Champions company brand and reputation

 
AGILE

• Adaptable to change
• Deals with ambiguity
• Learning agility 
• Innovates for Value 
• Digitally Savvy 

Duties and Responsibilities    

Install, upgrade, and manage database applications    

• Install and maintain the performance of database servers.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of the Funds databases
• Manage database access.
• Performance tuning of database systems.
• Install, upgrade, and manage database applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
• Recommend and implement emerging database technologies.
• Design and implement data extraction and transformation programmes and support with data mining on an as needs basis
• Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
• Create automation for repeating database tasks.
• Be available for on-call support as needed.

Maintain data standards and ensure data remains consistent across database    

• Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
• Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
• Map out the conceptual design for a planned database
• Consider both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
• Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
• Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements
• Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
• Informing end users of changes in databases and train them to utilize systems effectively

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Job Advert Summary    

• Manage the engagement with external entities to implement, monitor and enhance the level of company Act compliance related to registration and reporting obligations. 
• Manage adherence to system schema requirements and business rules;
• Ensure that designed solutions are in accordance with industry driven best practice and technology trends as per technical requirements, whilst taking into account the existing ICT environment;

Minimum Requirements    
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Degree, BSc Computer Science or BCom Information Systems or equivalent is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications in anti-money laundering, forensic auditing or compliance management will be advantageous.
• 5 or more years technical experience and 3 years of proven managerial experience
• Strong project management experience
• Data management experience is a pre-requisite
• ICT systems auditing experience
• MIS and statistical experience
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Company Act knowledge relating to registrations and reporting requirements

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
Delivery and success

• Manage through policies and standards, team accountabilities, practices and procedures. 
• Variances and problems investigated and resolved promptly to ensure achievement of targets/deadlines and standards.
• Provides coaching and support to team members to support on-the-job development.

People management

• Prioritise and allocation of work to the team.
• Technical guidance and staff learning, and development achieved.
• Actively manage performance.

Planning and organizing

• Develops a short-term delivery plan.
• Report on team progress against set objectives and standards. 

Resources management

• Optimise the utilisation of allocated resources.
• Control specific cost variables to meet established target.

Duties and Responsibilities    
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Provide technical leadership, direction and guidance to supervisory bodies and regulated institutions regarding the implementation and compliance obligations of data streams and reporting to the company and the need to apply appropriate control measures.
• Manage the engagement with supervisory bodies and relevant institutions, provide solutions related to data systems and compliance reporting requirements, and solve related queries presented by stakeholders.
• Design, implement and maintain an effective systems and reporting framework to provide technological driven solutions for risk assessment and compliance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain the Data Systems and Reporting manuals and procedures.
• Manage goAML entity and user registrations and updates.
• Manage the provision of statistical information on registrations and reporting, prepare dashboards and graphical reports, including trends and typology reports. 
• Manage the provision of technical support to external users of the registration and reporting systems, and trouble shoot with ICT and relevant vendors to provide suitable solutions.
• Ensure coordination and reporting on the remediation of reports by external reporters. 
• Manage the provision of registration and reporting compliance information support on regulated institutions and to supervisory bodies.
• Establish and implement data structures, models, and data quality processes.
• Manage the development and review of business processes.
• Manage the quality, integrity, and adherence to regulations of information received from external stakeholders. 
• Manage adherence to system schema requirements and business rules;
• Ensure that designed solutions are in accordance with industry driven best practice and technology trends as per technical requirements, whilst taking into account the existing ICT environment;
• Monitor the quality of data by managing the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the data according to the schema and business rules so that it can be utilised by the relevant stakeholders;
• Manage the comparison of internal data with external data sources, utilising relevant data collection methods and tools and external data sources, in order to ensure that the integrity of information on the company database and to have an up-to-date registration universe; 
• Manage the analysis and evaluate data in the databases by extracting compliance-related information for better business intelligence and to identify trends

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Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting to the Portfolio Head: Municipal Sustainability, the incumbent will be required to providing expert support and advice on behalf of local government in various policy matters related to Environment and Climate change meets it performance and delivery targets.
• Providing expert support and advice on behalf of local government in various policy matters related to Environment and Climate change 
• Using knowledge from the external environment (monitoring and evaluation) and member municipalities to participate in and develop policy processes 

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline 

• Seven years’ experience in local government. 
• Policy and legislative processes and government;
• Experience in research, analysis and monitoring and evaluation;
• Policy development and analysis;
• Policy research, analysis, monitoring and evaluation;
• Management of policy processes and programmes;
• A Valid Code 08 drivers’ license;
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector

Duties and Responsibilities    
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
Proven track record of transformative and ground-breaking successes in relevant previous roles;

• Innovative thought leader;
• Results driven individual;
• Strong analytical ability coupled with sound problem-solving skills;
• Good knowledge of the local Government Sector particularly in as far as it relates to the area of Environment and Climate Change
• Strong analytical ability towards opportunity identification
• Proven capability to interact at all different levels
• Strong analytical ability towards opportunity identification
• Ability to operate at a senior level
• Good report writing
• Strong initiative and well-rounded implementer and driver of multi-disciplinary programmes that have an intended turn around dimension;
• Strong communication, organisational and influencing skills
• Strong cross-cultural sensitivity relevant to local government;
• Ethical leader that places a high premium on integrity and confidentiality.

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
Providing expert support and advice on behalf of local government in various policy matters related to Environment and Climate change 

• Using knowledge from the external environment (monitoring and evaluation) and member municipalities to participate in and develop policy processes 
• Undertake research, interpret legislative/ regulatory requirements 
• Undertake analysis, establish key trends and best practices within various policy areas for the company to influence and support operations and best practices for municipalities countrywide 
• To guide, support and provide expert advice to municipalities in the area of Environment and Climate Change so that local government may discharge its responsibilities 
• Provide support towards the development and training in the area of Environment and Climate Change to build capacity in municipalities 
• Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies 
• To represent local government in the development of national and even global policy and legislation in the area of Environment and Climate Change in order to ensure that the local government perspective is taken into account in such 
• To undertake benchmarking and knowledge sharing of best practices to ensure effective service delivery within a local municipal context 
• To participate in the company governance structures in order to ensure that company positions are appropriately mandated 
• Be an expert resource in the area of Environment and Climate Change to the Provincial Municipal Infrastructures and services Programme Managers so that they may adequately support and advise municipalities 
• To mobilize resources to implement company initiatives and programmes in the areas of Environment and Climate Change 
• To input in the directorate business planning and reporting processes as to ensure that company’s work in the area Environment and Climate Change is aligned to the broader company business strategy and budget processes

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Job Advert Summary    

• Collection of clients’ rentals to ensure healthy cash flow and control of all debtors accounts. Manage and maintain good, long-term customers and client relationships.
• Proactively following up on all rental collections and resolving outstanding payments
• Resolving internal and external queries Allocations of payments and clearing of invoices on a daily basis as per the customer’s remittance

Minimum Requirements    
Experience / Education:

• Minimum of Grade 12 with Accountancy as subject or equivalent qualification / training eg.
• Association Accounting Technicians well as 2 years relevant experience.

Skills required:

• Computer literacy: SAP; MS Office - Excel Advanced, Outlook and Word;
• Administration Skills
• Time Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)

Knowledge required:

• Detailed knowledge of all financial policies, procedures and processes
• Contract Management
• Rent Collection
• Debt Collectors Act 1998

Competencies required:

• Communication; Analytical Thinking; Problem solving; Methodical; Tolerance for stress; Drive &
• Productivity; Customer & Quality Focus; Accuracy; Teamwork

Interface / relationships with:

• Internal:IT, Finance Business Partner; Leasing Managers and administrators; Data administrators
• Tenants, Clients, External auditors

Duties and Responsibilities    
Day to day function

• Proactively following up on all rental collections and resolving outstanding payments
• Resolving internal and external queries Allocations of payments and clearing of invoices on a daily basis as per the customer’s remittance
• Updating and maintaining the tenants main recons (Accounts Reconciliation)
• Reporting on the Rental Cash Collections on a weekly basis
• Weekly Cash Collection Forecast
• Liaising with our leasing department to resolve billing queries as to ensure collections are met
• Submitting the invoice reports to our tenants on or before the 26th of each month 

Decision making authority:

• Required to work strictly within prescribed rules, routines & standards.

Closing Date    
2023/09/23