Jacques E Cloete

I'm well-rounded Finance & Project Administrator in the Agricultural sector within the Public Sector, having gained many more work experience working with all spheres of Government and has also been in the Private sector (FMCG)

The Public sector has taught me well, from service delivery to education where I dealt with foreign bursars to local institutions ie. AgriSeta

Assistant Director (Acting) / Finance & Administration Officer – Project Office - Provincial Government Western Cape – Department of Agriculture - Western Cape

(2014-01 - 2024-12)

• Coordinated multiple programme and project activities, ensuring timelines, compliance requirements and stakeholder deliverables were achieved.
• Managed extensive project documentation, submissions, procurement plans and funding compliance records.
• Prepared executive reports, financial packs, briefing documents and management information for senior leadership and oversight structures.
• Liaised with implementing agencies, service providers, government departments and external stakeholders regarding project progress and approvals.
• Monitored project performance, conducted site visits and tracked milestones, risks and corrective actions.
• Supported funding applications, business plans, governance submissions and regulatory reporting processes.
• Coordinated meetings, prepared structured minutes, action registers and follow-up communications.

Chief Accounting Controller – Debtors - Provincial Government Western Cape – Financial Accounting - Western Cape

(2006-01 - 2014-12)

• Managed compliance, reporting and governance processes relating to revenue management.
• Prepared management reports, reconciliations and audit-support documentation.
• Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial and operational matters.
• Led administrative processes, workflow monitoring and staff coordination activities.

Senior Bookkeeper / Operations Controller - M&L Distributors (Pty) Ltd

(1998-01 - 2006-12)

• Provided executive and operational support to directors and senior management.
• Prepared management reports, cash-flow forecasts and operational performance information.
• Coordinated supplier, contractor and stakeholder relationships.
• Maintained compliance documentation, payment schedules and business administration records.

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management - MANCOSA

Accounting Technician Certificate - AAT South Africa

Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation