Vacant Jobs at Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY: The Company Secretary reports directly to the Board Chairperson and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer. The role is responsible for ensuring that the PPRA Board complies with governance, legal, and statutory requirements, as well as applicable codes. The Company Secretary keeps the Board informed of their statutory and fiduciary responsibilities and ensures the effective administration and coordination of Board activities. Additionally, the role provides advice on Board procedures and compliance requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (NQF 8) and a CIS or equivalent qualification.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration or Corporate Governance (added advantage).
• Registration with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years’ working experience, with at least 3 years in management and 3 years in a Company Secretarial role.
• Functional knowledge and application of the Public Finance Management Act, Companies Act, King IV, and National Treasury Regulations.
• Proven track record in a corporate secretariat and legal environment.
• Strong understanding of government structures and the relationships between government (as shareholder) and public entities.
• Expertise in Board governance, administration, and governance best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong report writing, research, and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder orientation and adherence to organizational values with unquestionable integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an operational plan for the Secretariat, aligned with the PPRA mandate and strategy.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks and tools (Board Charter, Code of Conduct/Ethics, Induction Manual, King IV checklist, etc.).
• Convene and manage all Board, subcommittee, and internal committee meetings.
• Ensure continuous Board development through corporate governance workshops.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of Board and subcommittee meeting minutes, resolutions, and action items.
• Develop and implement a record management system.
• Monitor the implementation of Board resolutions.
• Advise the Board on statutory and corporate governance requirements.
• Ensure submission of all statutory reports to the Board.
• Act as a conduit between the Board of Directors and the Accounting Officer.
• Identify and manage risks in the area of responsibility.
• Manage budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain prescripts and that unit expenses adhere to the PFMA.

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY: The role is responsible for implementing and monitoring knowledge management and innovation strategies to support PPRA's information management objectives. This includes liaising with stakeholders involved in research and related processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Marketing, Communications, Project Management, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of two years’ working experience in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of the PPRA regulatory framework and environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in project management.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer) at an intermediate level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the central point for distribution and safeguarding of the organisation’s information and knowledge.
• Conduct benchmarking and research on the latest developments in knowledge management, consulting with professionals to share best practices.
• Implement and ensure compliance with norms and standards for information and knowledge management within the organisation.
• Preserve and maintain both archival (historic) and contemporary information for reference.
• Develop and maintain interactive and electronic databases and record-keeping mechanisms for PPRA.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders to improve and optimize service delivery.

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

• The Debtors and Recovery Manager is responsible for managing and recovering outstanding debts owed to the Fidelity Fund. This role involves collaborating with the Finance Manager to ensure that the Fidelity Fund’s financial records are well-organized and comply with PPRA’s financial policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BCom Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Honours degree in Finance/Accounting (advantageous).
• Minimum of 4 years’ working experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing debtors’ books and reporting.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in debt collection.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to report and manage age analysis.
• Experience in customer service and finance department operations.
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to PPRA (PFMA, GAAP, KING IV, TAX, GAAP & GRAP, IFRS).
• Strong understanding of government policies and legal compliance in the public sector.
• Demonstrated successful project management abilities.
• Understanding of PPRA policies and procedures.
• Strong research, presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Stakeholder and results-oriented approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a debtors and recovery enhancement plan.
• Ensure all debtor collection activities comply with relevant legislation, national policies, regulations, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Ensure timely collection of all debts and accurate calculation of all recovered amounts.
• Maintain precise records of all debts recovered.
• Prepare monthly feedback reports on debtor repayments.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers as per requirements.

Effectively manage debts recovered from all sources, including:

• Outstanding fees payable by Property Practitioners annually.
• Other monies accruing to the Fund from various sources.
• Monitor debt collection processes to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure the accuracy, validity, and completeness of PPRA’s debtor age analysis.
• Ensure that client account revenue and invoices are processed accurately.