Job Requirements
A qualification at NQF level 8 in Financial Management/ Accounting Science or relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience at a senior managerial level or relevant field. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Pre-entry Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Knowledge of Financial management, cost accounting and business practices. Ability to establish and manage financial systems and controls. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Knowledge of strategic coordination and planning. Knowledge Management and Service Delivery Innovation. Understanding of risk management and audit procedures. Knowledge of policy development and business process management. Understanding of change management and financial management. Programme and Project Management skills. Sound organising, planning and leadership skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, research, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure and to resolve conflict. 17
Duties
Ensure effective and efficient procurement of goods and services to the Department to ensure proper implementation of the Department’s key focus areas, and in particular transformation in Supply Chain Management. Develop and provide PFMA, and Corporate Governance implementation frameworks including related reporting requirements and timeframes. Ensure development and implementation of approved policies and procedures for mitigating risks identified by the department. Ensure implementation of SCM Frameworks and other applicable Treasury Regulations and prescripts. Ensure efficient and effective bookkeeping systems, financial planning, budgeting and control services to the Department. Ensure proper control of departmental expenditure and implementation of PFMA, Corporate Governance Framework and Financial Management Requirements. Ensure financial resourcing of the department in line with National Treasury budget allocations. Manage an efficient and effective salary, revenue and debtor system within the department. Provide support in relation to goods and services, logistics and assets management in line with the PFMA requirements. Ensure proper inventory and warehouse management in line with inventory management policies. Manage logistics and reconcile travel services transactions. Control, manage and maintain reconciled departmental asset register. Oversee the provision of internal control and compliance services. Effective Audit coordination and the implementation of audit recommendations. Ensure effective monitoring of compliance with the Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard, National Treasury Frameworks, and other Prescripts impacting on Finance and Supply Chain Management. Ensure adequate systems of control are in place across the department to minimize financial, operational, and compliance risks.
What is the Salary
R1 813 182 per annum, (an all-inclusive annual remuneration package)
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Mr Gerald Ntshane Tel No: (012) 399 9602
Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email. Email: CFO22- 2026@dffe.gov.za
Apply Before:
5/25/2026
Reference No:
Additional Information