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CAPE JEWISH SENIORS ASSOCATION promotes the interests and well-being of Jewish Senior Citizens in the Cape Town community. The Association provides community centers, services and programmes to inform and engage with seniors and their families. It aims to also encourage social interaction among seniors.
The CJSA is now seeking a Treasurer to provide oversight and leadership on all financial concerns, who is responsible for financial oversight of the organisation as well as playing a role in strategic decision-making. This is a voluntary position. The ideal candidate needs to have a 'heart' for welfare and the desire to make a tangible difference by giving of their time & expertise.
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- Fulfil all legal and fiduciary obligations required of a director/treasurer as defined in King IV Code of Good Governance, Companies Act and other relevant documents.
- Act and communicate in a manner that is consistent with full Board decisions and authority and in the best interests of CJSA as a whole.
- Takes on leadership responsibilities, often chairing the finance or audit committee of the organization’s board
- Collaborates with other board and staff members and create meaningful reports.
- Keep track of financial projects and datasets at any given time and pay attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in their work.
- Play an active, strategic role in the organization, attending scheduled meetings, be fully prepared for and actively contribute to Board and committee meetings.
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
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- Has a background in finance, accounting, auditing, or other related fields, as well as knowledge of how those concepts apply to nonprofits to ensure effective financial management, evaluation and regulation.
- No minimum qualifications, but ideally someone with CA (SA) and/or tertiary qualifications in accounting and financial management. A Chartered Accountant qualification is not a requirement.
- Experience in accounting packages and Microsoft Apps, in particular Excel.
- Clearly articulate ideas and positions.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- An open mind to, and acceptance of, all beings and their views.
- Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with people from all ages and stages of life.
- Strong attention to detail, especially numerically.
- Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
- Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling finances.
- Consistently maintain the highest levels of personal integrity, ethics, and industry-wide perspective.
- Maintain knowledge of current and potential future issues across business, political and financial services sectors that may impact CJSA; help to effectively manage issues which could impact it.
- No conflict of interest that may, or appear to, impair the nominee’s ability to represent CJSA interests and to fulfil the responsibilities of a Board member and Treasurer of CJSA.
Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button below
Closing date for applications: 15 August 2025
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
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| Job Category | Community & Social Welfare, Finance |
| Location: | CJSA offices are in Sea Point; meetings happen online or at a pre-agreed venue |
| Working with: | Chairman, Executive Director, and CJSA Board |
| Salary range: | Voluntary position |
| Closing date for applications: | 15 August 2025 |
| Interested? | Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above. |
Flexible hours, Temporary, Volunteer, Work from home (WFH)
Cape Town, Gardens, Milnerton, Work from home
Posted 6 years ago
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South African Zionist Federation office in Cape Town is looking for volunteers to support them in 3 different areas.
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1. Data capturer
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2. Researcher
- Research: Due to the volume of stories and unfolding politics, and the changing nature of work, SAZF is looking for a competent Research volunteer to work with their Media manager to assist with verifying of facts, and researching further into stories as they unfold. This ad-hoc work will vary and requires someone with strong research and possibly networking skills; as well as time management skills and strong personal boundaries to help them manage their own capacity for this work.
3. Food Parcel Packer
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Packing food parcels: The SAZF is working closely with partner organisations, like Friends of Israel and the Christian Zionist Organisation, to put together food parcel for South African communities that are struggling to feed themselves. This is very physical work and requires someone who is fit and able to work, lifting and carrying heavy parcels, bending and moving around easily to get this time pressured job done.
Email your CV to Julie: SAZFdirector@ctjc.co.za
Closing date for applications: 26 June 2020
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
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| Interested? | Email your CV to Julie: sazfdirector@ctjc.co.za |
| Nature of contract: | Volunteer |
| Location: | Various |
| Working hours: | Various and flexible |
| Closing date for applications: | 26 June 2020 |
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Shalom Chaver is a community-based 24hour help line which will be launched later this year. They are looking for compassionate and empathic volunteers to train as their first team of mobile helpline operators.
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- Be available to man a cell phone and answer calls when on duty (frequency will depend on the number of volunteers within the organisation)
- Provide a listening ear to community members who call in.
- Refer to service professionals as and when required.
- A background in psychology or counselling is a distinct advantage.
- Experience working in a similar organisation is an advantage.
• A caring and compassionate individual with high levels of resilience.
• Trustworthy and reliable with the ability to manage confidential information in a discrete and sensitive manner
• Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with people at all ages and stages of life.
• Able to manage difficult situations and personalities in a calm and rational manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports
• An intuitive listener who is able to think on their feet and react to situations in a timely and appropriate manner.
• An organised and meticulous individual who is able to follow policies and procedures
• A flexible, self-driven individual who is able to work autonomously while maintaining open channels of communication with a team
• Ethics, integrity and confidentiality are paramount
• A passion for the Jewish Community and a demonstrated desire to give back.
Email: dominique@shalomchaver.co.za
Closing date for applications: 20 March 2020
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
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| Interested? | Email: dominique@shalomchaver.co.za |
| Closing date for applications: | Closing date for applications: 20th March 2020 |
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