Department: FINANCE AND LEGAL
By now you would have probably heard about Sharepoint, and as the Shofar HQ Finance team, we make use of it quite a lot This is because we can manage exactly who is allowed to see what, which you can imagine is quite important with something as confi...
22 March 2017
It is recommended for all official communication and letters, that the latest and up to date Shofar Letter head be used. The details contained on these letterheads is based on the requirements as stipulated in the South African Companies Act of 2008...
9 March 2017
What needs to happen between an employee deciding to resign and the employee's final day of work? If you would like to disengage your employment at Shofar Christian Church, or you are a manager with an employee that is leaving, here are a couple of t...
9 March 2017
How can I generate a job description for my position? Each employee should have a job description for their position. However, as job descriptions generally change according to the character of the person holding the position, we request that each p...
9 March 2017
Do employees need to keep to a specified dress code in the workplace? It is not required that shofar employees dress corporately or as they would in the secular business sector, employees may be comfortable in their work clothes. However, as an emplo...
9 March 2017
What is the process that needs to happen before a new employee is appointed? The pastor of the congregation wanting to appoint a new employee will need to seek approval, by sending an email to HR@shofaronline.org with the name, intended position, int...
8 March 2017
Are employees guaranteed to receive a bonus every year? Unfortunately Shofar cannot guarantee bonuses as our income is dependent on donations that fluctuate from year to year. Shofar does guarantee, that we would like to bless our employees with a bo...
8 March 2017
What is the breakdown of leave days permitted per staff member per year? For a full year of employment, the following amounts and types of leave days will be permitted to an employee: Annual leave: 20 days Annual leave may be used at the employee's d...
8 March 2017
I want to purchase a new asset, what do I need to do? (Cash Purchase) You will need approval. Approval is based on the structure displayed below, as conveyed in the National Financial Policy. Approval Amounts Approver Up to the lowest of R20 000 (or...
8 March 2017
Which type of accounts, and with which banks, are allowed? Shofar uses Nedbank Business Banking (ABSA may be used if there is no Nedbank branch in town). The following current accounts are permitted for individual Shofar Family Churches: Main accoun...
8 March 2017