TO:
The Provincial/ District Chairman
The Provincial/ District Offices for onward distribution to clubs
Lifesaving Eastern Cape Club Chairman and Secretaries
Saint Andrews Club Executive
CC:
The President, Vice President and Members of the Management Board, Directors
ILS Sport Commission Secretary – Jelle Meintsma, General Manager and LSA Staff
Date: 10th July 2018
Subject: 2 x New Vacancies at Lifesaving South Africa Head Office
Lifesaving South Africa seeks two experienced persons for the vacancies below to be based at the head office in Durban, South Africa:
Remuneration is negotiable
Note: The positions are subject to working a 40 hour week, which could entail weekend work from time to time at the prescribed overtime rates in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Service Act.
1. Book Keeper – Permanent
Duties and Responsibilities of a Book Keeper
- Tag and monitor fixed assets
- Issue quotes, invoices, credit to customers on a pastel system
- Record cash receipts and make bank deposits
- Conduct a monthly reconciliation of the Association bank account
- Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
- Maintain the petty cash fund
- Work with the external accountant on staff salaries and VAT.
- Prepare information for external auditors for the annual audit
- Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial statements
- Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
- Maintain the chart of accounts/ funding aids
- Calculate variances from the budget and report significant variances to management
- Process payroll in a timely manner
- Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Matric
- Be Computer literate
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Book keeping in the Private Sector or Public Service
- A relevant comparable financial qualification
- Experience in overseeing the Cash Book, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, invoicing and preparing Books to Trial Balance.
- An understanding of the Legislative requirements i.e. VAT, Tax, U.I.F, SARS and B.C.E.A. Act
- A thorough understanding of Voluntary Lifesaving including Lifesaving Sport is an advantage
- Experience in Pastel and HR & Payroll Accounting
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
2. Project Manager – Contract to end December 2019
Lifesaving SA has an opportunity for a dynamic Project Manager to assist the General Manager and Staff at our office in Durban
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Lifesaving SA General Manager and Directors with the delivery of strategic projects
- Conceptualize, plan and implement projects for the required divisions.
- Source and manage vendors relevant to LSA’s strategy, ensuring value for money and alignment to transformation and sustainability strategies.
- Responsible for Budget Control.
- Evaluate events and provide a report with possible future recommendations.
- Be able to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, guests and key stakeholders.
- Support to colleagues during planning and execution of events.
Qualification:
- Relevant diploma or certificate in Project Management
Skills & Experience:
- Computer Skills in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
- A Minimum of 3 years relevant Project Management experience
- Commercial awareness of new trends with regards to Event Management
- Have a knowledge of the Basic Principles of Marketing
- A sound knowledge of etiquette that is followed or prescribed in social and/or professional settings
Other requirements:
- Own transport
- Valid driver’s licence
- Be prepared to work after hours
- Be prepared to travel on a regular basis
- Knowledge and interest in Lifesaving will be an advantage
Competencies:
- Building and maintaining good relationships
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Concern for Accuracy
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Planning and Organising skills
- Innovative Thinking
Should you be interested in either or both positions and meet the above requirements please send a copy of your CV to generalmanager@lifesaving.co.za by the 24th July 2018.
Yours in lifesaving
(No Signature – electronic document)
Helen Herbert
General Manager
