Finance & Administrative Assistant – Jewish Community Services (JCS)
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
Jewish Community Services (JCS) is a welfare organisation dedicated to supporting and ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable members of the Cape Jewish Community. They offer a wider range of services, including statutory child protection, family support, financial assistance and community development programmes.
JCS is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Financial and Administrative Assistant to join its dedicated team. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial administration experience, a hands-on approach to operations, and a willingness to support multiple functions from project finance to compliance.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a purpose-driven environment, supporting health and safety, donor engagement, office logistics, and day-to-day operational processes.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project and Financial Administration
- Process Meals on Wheels and Foodbank client costs on Xero Projects
- Capturing invoices on Xero accounting software
- Maintain and update spreadsheets for vouchers and petty cash
- Ensure all financial documentation is complete and approved
- Issue S18A certificates and manage records for IT3d submissions
- Prepare donor communication and thank-you letters when needed.
2. OHS and Compliance Coordination
- Act as the main SHE Representative (17.2), maintaining OHS files, appointments, and meeting minutes
- Coordinate HIRA inspections and fire drills for all relevant sites
- Support DSD inspections, ensuring compliance with OHS and DSD standards
- Track servicing of fire extinguishers and first aid kits across sites.
3. Maintenance and Office Support
- Assist with sourcing quotes and managing maintenance tasks
- Coordinate insurance claims in support of senior staff
- Order and manage stock of office supplies, stationery, water, ink/toner, and client-specific items
- Maintain accurate records for all purchases and procurement processes.
4. Donor and Communications Support
- Maintain donor records and identify recipients for thank-you notes
- Assist in drafting and sending out birthday, anniversary, and donation letters
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to track goods and cash donations.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Basic Bookkeeping, debtors and creditors knowledge required
- At least 1-5 years’ financial administration experience
- Experience working with Xero accounting software is a distinct advantage
- Experience working in non-profit or compliance-heavy environments advantageous
- Must have experience working with cross functional teams.
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with contractors, donors, and stakeholders professionally
- Able to manage difficult situations and personalities in a calm and rational manner
- Caring and compassionate disposition with service excellence approach to internal and external stakeholders
- Strong team collaboration and organisational support capabilities.
3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
- Familiarity with issuing Section 18A certificates and donor recordkeeping
- Comfortable managing petty cash and voucher systems
- Able to coordinate OHS and compliance inspections
- A flexible, self-driven individual who is able to work autonomously while maintaining open channels of communication with a team
- Highly organised, systems oriented and efficient individual who can multitask and work well under pressure
- Must be accurate when working with figures and deadline-oriented.
4. General
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Proficient in Excel and data tracking
- Trustworthy and reliable with the ability to manage confidential information in a discrete and sensitive manner
- Knowledge and experience of the Jewish Community and Jewish way of life will be an advantage.
Interested?
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Closing date for applications: 9 March 2026
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin, Office & Support, Community & Social Welfare, Finance |
| Location: | Gardens, Cape Town |
| Reporting to: | Financial Manager / Senior Bookkeeper |
| Nature of contract: | Full-time, Permanent |
| Hours of work: | 08h30 - 16h30 (Mon- Thurs); Fri (08h30-14h00) |
| Salary range: | R14,500 / month CTC package (commensurate with skill and experience) |
| Benefits: | All Jewish Holidays; CTC package includes contribution towards Provident fund (compulsory) and Medical Aid (optional) |
| Closing date for applications: | 9 March 2026 |
| Interested? | Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above |