Finance & Administrative Assistant – Jewish Community Services (JCS)

Full-time, Permanent, Work
Gardens
Posted 3 months ago

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.

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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 CategoryAdmin, 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
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