Total 143 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in SA - Remote - Far West Region

This vacancy will close on the posted closing date OR at 11:59 p.m. EST on the day in which 100 applications are received, whichever comes first.

The incumbent is responsible for Veteran, Family, and Community Engagement (VFCE) Directorate administrative support. Executes planning, programming, budgeting, financial accounting, personnel management, computers, phones, space, supplies, safety, furniture, access cards, records management, security management, travel, training, space utilization, contracting and procurement, office automation and management information systems development and maintenance, internal review and resource management, including allocation and utilization of manpower requirements. Assists with the conduct of special projects, studies and analysis of workforce staffing/utilization, reorganizations, communications, automation, procurement, and management of property. The incumbent prepares requests for changes to organizational charts, mission and functions statements to implement organizational changes in program administration.

The incumbent provides advice and counsel on a broad range of administrative and operation management support issues, policies, programs, objectives, and plans for the Directorate. Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, or improves the effectiveness and efficiency of work methods, distribution of work assignments and other similar functions of management. Provides position management advice and recommendations to management to improve the efficiency and productivity of employees.

Coordinates actions, clarifies responsibilities and timelines for completion. Consolidates data as necessary and reviews to ensure accomplishment of objectives, timeliness, and acceptability. Compiles and analyzes facts to develop operational and/or program plans and conducts extensive coordination with other staff prior to presenting plans for approval. Based on day-today observations, analysis of work processes, and special studies, evaluates program operations; identifies problems, inefficiencies, and potential problems; and develops and implements solutions. Provides advice and guidance for improvements and anticipates potential areas of concern or questions that should be addressed when making recommendations. Develops and implements new or modified guidelines, work processes and operations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, or timeliness of work processes and information dissemination.

Represents the organization at various meetings, committees, work groups and councils involving or impacting resources, missions, and functions. Presents, on behalf of the Executive Director, administrative views, policies, decisions and other relevant considerations; and keeps the Executive Director informed of information conveyed, decisions made and resulting taskings.

Conducts studies of missions, functions, organizational structures, workloads, and capabilities of existing or proposed organizational entities; prepares recommendations regarding existing organization entities to achieve increased effectiveness, proper span of control, average grade goals, efficiency of operations, and economy of effort; examines proposed organizations with a view toward consonance with accepted management doctrines and assigned mission, functions, and workloads. Analyses may be performed on studies, reviews, authorization documents, manpower management surveys, quantitative data reports, or related documents. May also assist with conducting portions of management studies that involve multi-level and inter/intra-organizational entitles which require the development of new or substantially modified work processes and procedures. Analyzes previous manpower surveys, activity reports, performance analysis, special studies, and position vacancy reviews and makes appropriate recommendations.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available
Remote: This is a remote position
Position Description/PD#: 199310
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Your new company
Hays are working with one of the largest civil engineering specialists in the UK. They are looking to welcome an Accounts Payable clerk to their finance team on a permanent basis.
Your new role
To administer, manage, and reconcile all aspects of assigned Supplier Accounts, ensuring processes are followed and all supplier accounts are up to date, accurate and paid in a timely manner, ensuring audit & process compliance.

• Sorting post, dealing with exceptions and any urgent requests, queries, particularly on stop accounts.
• Register Purchase Ledger and Sub contract invoices & credits daily (some will be subject to CIS tax & Reverse Charge VAT).
• Overhead invoices registered and forwarded for authorisation.
• Query resolution monitoring and control.
• Supplier reconciliation (preferably in excel format) to be performed in line with KPI's.
• Chase any missing invoices or credits with vendor and request a copy.
• Accounts Payable Journals - to correct errors etc.
• Direct Debits - Reconcile account, process documents & match against payments taken directly from our bank account.
• Ensuring the supplier email address recorded in the system is up to date and correct.
• Select suppliers for weekly payments (from list provided), check and authorise payment proposal list, when authorised by Manager execute for payment and pass to Treasury.
• Providing remittance information to vendors as and when required.
• In time - to be able to cover for colleagues in their absence, e.g. subcontract ledger (Certifications), cash postings, and Sales Ledger invoices and valuations - skills dependant.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong IT skills including MS Office (Excel, Word)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to produce accurate, relevant information in a timely manner
• Work well with other colleagues
• Proactive in problem solving
• Adapts well working on their own or in a team environment
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines is required

What you'll get in return
As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes a range ofbenefits

• 5% Company pension contribution
• Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary
• Single person's private medical cover
• Permanent Health Cover
• Company Profit Share Scheme
• Career Development and ongoing training
• Staff Referral Scheme
• 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent)
• Volunteering Scheme
• Environmental and Social Value initiatives

What you need to do now


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As an Information Technology Specialist, you will:

• Be responsible for systems reliability and accessibility, information systems security programs policy/strategic development, IT continuity of operations planning/support, and support the Department in integrating information security services and related technologies to accomplish departmental IT security goals and program objectives, and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goal.
• Participate and/or lead in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• Assess security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Provide program advice to senior DOT management and others on matters pertaining to information systems security programs policy/strategic development, IT continuity of operations planning/support, and support the Department in integrating information security services and related technologies to accomplish departmental IT security goals and program objectives.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of IT systems and experience with managing servers, endpoints, troubleshooting issues, and installing hardware.  

• Reviews various administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals, and objectives.
• Gathers, assembles, analyzes, and prepares information for budget requests; and prepares and reviews budget materials and related documentation.
• Monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures for program functions and activities throughout the execution phase of the annual operating budget.
• Provides guidance to management and staff on procurement regulations, policies, procedures, alternatives, and available funds.
• Anticipates long and short-term needs and plans accordingly to procure supplies and services on time and within budget.
• Monitors and maintains office inventories; orders supplies, equipment, and services using local, Federal, and State sources.
• Reviews and interprets HR rules and regulations and advises management and staff on requests for personnel actions.

Major Duties
-Manage program/project management and systems lifecycles to include: acquisition, development, modification, enhancement, deployment or decommissioning of product, service or system.
-Tracking, analyzing, and coordinating multiple, complex applications development projects using principles and guidelines of the Project Management Institute and Capability Maturity Model Integration methodologies.
-Facilitating cross-functional and cross-team planning sessions to ensure integration of critical path development activities.
-Participating in formal change and configuration management processes as a senior technical analyst to ensure adherence to approved VA processes and to identify cross product configuration issues for resolution.
-Managing projects based on the approved plans to ensure the successful implementation of software solutions.
-Provide oversight for the development of information systems testing strategies, plans or scenarios working with stakeholders and Test and Software Quality Assurance Services representatives.

Promotion Potential: This position is at full performance level.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Virtual: This position is remote
Position Description/PD#: IT Project Manager/10013A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office setting or remote teleworking via computer and telephone. There is occasional noise from normal office equipment.

• Review project costs incurred to ensure all expenditures are appropriately documented and remain within the department's established operating budget.
• Prepare and review a variety of procurement documentation, funding documents, administrative reports, and similar documents required to support program funding and procurement actions.
• Coordinate the organization's hand receipts to properly account for high-value items, lab and/or durable equipment in support of operations.
• Assist in coordinating organization events which include but are not limited to: cadet summer internships, project competitions, conferences and other events sponsored or attended by the organization's staff.
• Maintain Approving Official's (AO) budget by loading funding targets into the Defense Travel System (DTS) budget module, updating as required.
• Assist in the preparation, consolidation and completion of a variety of management and research reports.
• Maintain calendars for organization and its leadership.
• Serve as the point of contact for information on policies, procedures, and requirements on matters pertaining to administrative functions.

• Review project costs incurred to ensure all expenditures are appropriately documented and remain within the department's established operating budget.
• Prepare and review a variety of procurement documentation, funding documents, administrative reports, and similar documents required to support program funding and procurement actions.
• Coordinate the organization's hand receipts to properly account for high-value items, lab and/or durable equipment in support of operations.
• Assist in coordinating organization events which include but are not limited to: cadet summer internships, project competitions, conferences and other events sponsored or attended by the organization's staff.
• Maintain Approving Official's (AO) budget by loading funding targets into the Defense Travel System (DTS) budget module, updating as required.
• Assist in the preparation, consolidation and completion of a variety of management and research reports.
• Maintain calendars for organization and its leadership.
• Serve as the point of contact for information on policies, procedures, and requirements on matters pertaining to administrative functions.

Join Our New Flagship Female Acute/PICU & Mental health Rehabilitaion service:

Cygnet Kenney House is our New purpose built, Flagship Acute/PICU & Mental health rehabilitation service located in Oldham. Set to open its doors soon.

We are looking for a dedicated Medical Secretary with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working full time 40 hours a week at Cygnet Kenney House, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.

Developed in collaboration with the NHS to with the aim to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There will be three wards at Cygnet Kenney House;

The PICU and Acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely through to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.

The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward (level 2) will support individuals moving on from the Acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, prison services and more.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making difference to people’s lives.

Your day-to-day...

• Provide a high standard of secretarial support to members of the medical team
• Maintain a good working relationship with clinicians & caring professionals
• Attend & take minutes at a variety of clinical meetings, hearings & tribunals
• Produce high quality admission & discharge summaries & tribunal reports
• Type minutes, care plan approach reports & care plan outcomes
• Create & maintain patient records & paper files

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings

We are looking for someone who is...

• Service orientated, with Medical Secretary experience & knowledge of mental health
• Flexible, adaptable, organised & responsible
• An excellent typist, preferably to RSA 2 level & with audio transcription skills
• Calm under pressure & able to work independently & as part of a team
• A strong written & verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word and databases

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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