Assistant Professional Officer: Grant Reporting ● REF NO: FIN 62/25

City of Cape Town; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 416,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in South Africa is seeking a Finance Grant Funding professional. The role involves managing operations and project management, as well as financial reporting for grants. Candidates should have a BTech or first degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in a financial environment, including knowledge of SAP and expertise in Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a financial environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Management of Operations and Project Management.
• Financial and non-financial reporting for all grants.
• Tracking, record keeping and Compliance.

Skills

Transactional knowledge of SAP

Expertise in Excel

Strong attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong problem solving skills

Education

BTech or first Degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Finance ● Grant Funding: Grant

Basic Salary: R415 782 PER ANNUM

Preference will be given to candidates residing in the Cape Town area LOCATION Civic Centre

Applicants who have applied under FIN 28/25 should not re-apply

Requirements:

• BTech or first Degree in relevant field

• 2 years of work experience in a financial environment involving

transactional knowledge of SAP

• Working knowledge of PPM

• Expertise in Excel (including Pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint

• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent report writing ability

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Willingness to work long hours

• Preference will be given to metro candidate

Key Performance Areas

• Management of Operations and Project Management

• Financial and non-financial reporting for all grants

• Tracking, record keeping and Compliance

• Information Database administration

• Stake Holder Liaison

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated

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Closing date: 8 August 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful