The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve (GCBR) is an action-oriented non-profit organisation founded in 2011. We drive programmes and catalyse initiatives that nurture resilience in nature and communities within the 3.2-million-hectare region that has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a diverse team of passionate individuals doing mission-driven work in conservation and sustainable development. We are seeking a detail-orientated Finance and Administration Manager to lead the organisation’s financial operations by applying sound financial management principles and practices that will support strategic decision-making and safeguard the GCBR’s stability.

JOB DETAILS

Job title: Finance and Administration Manager

Employment type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed term contract, effective 1 June 2026

Remuneration: R40 000.00 salary package per month

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Riversdale, Western Cape

Purpose of position: To manage the GCBR’s financial and office administration functions, ensuring sound financial control, compliance and overall operational efficiency

Qualification(s): BCom degree in financial accounting/financial management, or a related qualification

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience managing project finances, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Skilled proficiency in financial software and tools such as Pastel Accounting, Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations and reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must live the GCBR values of integrity, innovation, collaboration and sustainability.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial management and control

• Maintain robust financial and administrative systems that meet donor and statutory requirements, and support unqualified external audit outcomes.
• Manage payroll administration, including salary processing and statutory deductions (e.g. PAYE, UIF and COIDA).
• Manage all supplier and service provider payments.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and update budget tracking tools in collaboration with project managers.

Financial reporting and compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and project statements to the Chief Executive Officer and project managers.
• Analyse financial performance and highlight variances, risks and trends.
• Support budgeting and financial planning processes.

Office administration and operations management

• Develop and maintain effective office management systems, administrative procedures and record-keeping processes.
• Supervise and coordinate administrative support staff to ensure effective delivery of office operations.
• Manage insurance, company registration, assets and all mandatory compliance matters.

Board secretariat support

• Serve as Board Secretary and act as the primary coordination point for all Board administration.
• Prepare and distribute Board packs, agendas and supporting documentation within agreed timelines.
• Maintain official Board records, registers and governance documentation in accordance with organisational and legal requirements.

DEADLINE AND CONTACT FOR SUBMISSION

Should your profile meet the requirements, please email your CV to melissa@phoenark.com by 17:00 on Friday, 17 April 2026.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from us within four (4) weeks of applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The GCBR reserves the right not to make an appointment.