Financial Administrator – Finance at Rand Water

Rand Water is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Financial Administrator – Finance. The successful candidate will provide financial support to Bulk Water Distribution in accordance with Rand Water policies and procedures, as well as applicable financial legislation and standards.

Job Details

• Employer: Rand Water
• Position: Financial Administrator – Finance
• Reference Number: RAN260917-4
• Portfolio: Finance
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Johannesburg South, Gauteng
• Site: Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
• Closing Date: 1 October 2026

About the Position

The Financial Administrator will be responsible for providing effective financial administration and support to the Bulk Water Distribution environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of financial management, asset management, reporting, reconciliations and budget monitoring. The successful candidate will also assist with financial controls and ensure that financial processes are carried out in accordance with Rand Water policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Financial Accounting.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Knowledge and experience in labour relations.
• Financial management knowledge and experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy, including:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SAP
• Knowledge of asset management.
• Experience with management reporting.
• Experience with budget and variance reporting.
• Experience with reconciliations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for duties including:

• Submitting an approved consolidated asset verification register for the site, together with supporting documentation, to Corporate Finance.
• Compiling financial and operational reports for Site Management.
• Coordinating the site’s annual strategic asset verification process in line with Corporate Finance guidelines.
• Coordinating the site process relating to movable assets identified for auction.
• Providing financial administration and support to the Bulk Water Distribution function.
• Supporting effective financial control and reporting processes.

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Knowledge Required

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Financial practices, procedures and regulations.
• Budget management and variance reporting.
• Management reporting.
• Asset management and financial controls.
• Applicable policies and procedures.

Key Skills and Competencies

The role requires a candidate with strong financial and administrative capabilities, including:

• Ability to exercise accurate financial control.
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• Ability to handle time-sensitive tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy.
• Assertiveness.
• Attention to detail.
• Conflict-handling skills.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Ability to deal with internal and external customer queries professionally.

Attitude and Work Approach

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail.
• A professional approach to customer queries.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle workplace conflicts professionally.
• Commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Location

Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Central Depot / Bulk Distribution

Closing Date

1 October 2026

Important Fraud Warning

Rand Water warns applicants to be alert to fraudulent activities and unauthorised representations made in its name. No money or any form of reward is expected from applicants in connection with vacant positions.

Applicants should verify vacancies through the official Rand Water website and report suspicious activities to the Rand Water hotline on 0800 212 364.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply for the Financial Administrator – Finance (Reference: RAN260917-4) position through the official Rand Water recruitment process before the closing date.

Closing date: 1 October 2026