Director: CWP Participant Administration

Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department in South Africa is seeking a Director for CWP Participant Administration. The successful candidate will manage financial policies, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Candidates must possess an undergraduate qualification in Information Technology and have extensive experience in management roles. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead critical projects and drive organizational improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior management level.
• Completion of the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme required.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Manage development, implementation, and review of CWP financial policies.
• Oversee internal controls and manage the CWP Integrated Management System.
• Administer monthly stipends and manage stakeholder relations.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Proficiency in MS Project

Education

Undergraduate qualification in Information Technology (Software Development) or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology

Job description

Job Title: Director: CWP Participant Administration

Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: May 30, 2025

Requirements

1. An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology (Software Development) or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA.
2. 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior management level. Completion of the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is required before appointment. Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
3. Additional Advantage: Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology and proficiency in MS Project.

Duties

1. Manage the development, implementation, and review of CWP financial policies, procedure manuals, and oversee internal and external audits.
2. Oversee the development and implementation of internal controls, monitoring, and early warning systems. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the CWP Integrated Management System (IMS) and manage the transition into a new ERP system.
3. Administer monthly stipends to CWP Participants, ensure controls to prevent payments to ghost participants, perform monthly data clean-up, and manage stakeholder relations with Internal IT, SITA, DPSA, DHA, SARS, SASSA, and provincial authorities. Coordinate risk management and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
4. Perform administrative and management functions as required.