Grade12 Certificate. Degree / Advanced Diploma / B-Tech at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Financial or Accounting management and related field. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Senior Management level. A valid driver’s license. An SMS pre-entry programme must be completed and a Nyukela Certificate be obtained and submitted before an appointment can be considered. Attributes / Competencies / Knowledge and Skills: Advanced communication skills, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus, honesty and integrity, service delivery innovation, willingness to work extended hours, problem solving and analysis, knowledge management, negotiation skills and analytical skills are a prerequisite. Financial management and management accounting. Strategic capability leadership. Programme and project management. People management and empowerment. Change management and stakeholder management. Good understanding of government policies, programmes, and strategies. Knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public Finance Management Act, Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget process, Division of Revenue Act, Income Tax Act, Supply Chain Management, Treasury Regulations and associated practice notes, financial accounting (including principles of GAAP/GRAP.
Duties
Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management in the Financial Management Unit of the Department. Ensure development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan. Ensure development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls in all units reporting to the CFO, for implementation departmentally. Ensure coordination of departmental budgeting processes as required by the PFMA. Budget, Expenditure and Revenue Management. Provide Financial Accounting services (salaries administration, payment of service providers, banking management as well as oversee submission of interim and annual financial statements, and reporting). Provide Supply Chain Management services (Demand, Acquisition, Logistics, Asset Management, Supplier Performance, and tender administration). Provision and management of transport management services. Ensure mechanisms in place to prevent and detect unauthorized, irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure and losses. Provision and management of Internal Control services. Coordination of all audits and facilitate development, implementation, and monitoring of Post Audit Action Plans. Preparation of reports to oversight. Implementation of the Performance Management and Development System to ensure performance contracting, management, assessments, and rewards. Provide support and advice to the Accounting Officer in line with the responsibilities of the CFO.
What is the Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package). The inclusive remuneration package consist of the Basic Salary, contribution to Government Employee Pension Fund, Medical Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate must enter a performance agreement and sign an employment contract.
