Sesame Workshop South Africa has an opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to join our growing team as Head of Finance & Business Support and to be part of the exciting new vision for Takalani Sesame. With a passion for media and working with children, you will be responsible for providing financial management and admin support to ensure the efficient and effective running of our operations and office. You will support the Managing Director with budgeting and financial planning, maintenance of accounting records, internal controls, financial monitoring and reporting. You will also oversee the day to day running of the office and provide admin support including procurement, logistics and IT, HR and payroll, as well as contributing to organisational governance processes and resource mobilisation efforts.<\/p>\n
Job Title:\u00a0<\/strong>Head of Finance and Business Support<\/strong><\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Johannesburg<\/p>\n MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong> Administration<\/em><\/p>\n Other Business Support<\/em><\/p>\n REQUIREMENTS<\/strong> Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience (not mandatory but will give you an advantage)<\/strong><\/p>\n HOW TO APPLY<\/strong> 1) a CV with two referees and 2) Cover Letter describing your interests and qualifications for the job. Please use this subject line in your email:\u00a0\u2018Head of Finance and Business Support: [Your Name]\u2019<\/em>.\u00a0The closing date for applications is 11:59PM South African Time on Sunday 1st<\/sup>\u00a0July 2018.<\/strong>\u00a0Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.<\/p>\n Only South African citizens and permanent residents will be considered. We will correspond with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date of this advertisement, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.<\/em>\u00a0Sesame Workshop reserves the right to not fill this position. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage people with disabilities to apply.<\/p>\n ABOUT SESAME WORKSHOP<\/strong> Today Sesame Workshop is a global force for change reaching the world\u2019s most vulnerable children. We\u2019re in more than 150 countries, serving kids through a wide range of media and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, all grounded in rigorous research and individually tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. Sesame is a beloved household name in dozens of languages, and it means learning – and fun – in all of them. As we continue pursuing\u00a0our vision of creating a better world in which all children reach their highest potential<\/strong>,\u00a0Takalani Sesame<\/em>\u00a0is poised for a new dawn of exciting growth, with a mission\u00a0to use the combined power of media and play to inspire the builders of tomorrow to grow smarter, stronger and kinder.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nInterested candidates should email the following to\u00a0takalanisesame@sesame.org<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSesame Workshop is the nonprofit organization behind\u00a0Sesame Street<\/em>,\u00a0Takalani Sesame<\/em>\u00a0and so much more.\u00a0Sesame Street<\/em>\u00a0is our pioneering television show that has been helping kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder since 1969.\u00a0Takalani Sesame<\/em>\u00a0is the South African adaptation launched in 2000 and currently broadcasting on SABC, produced in partnership with Kwasukasukela, the Department of Basic Education and Sanlam.\u00a0Takalani<\/em>\u00a0addresses a range of early childhood development needs from literacy, math, life skills, and HIV awareness to instilling in children a greater sense of self and nurturing their readiness for lifelong learning. The TV and radio broadcast is complemented by outreach programs.<\/p>\n