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Job Requirements
An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Knowledge, skills, training and competencies required: Sound technical 162 knowledge of GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practices), the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and the PERSAL system. In depth knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the Division of Revenue Act. Ability to provide sound technical advice on the performance of the departmental financial system to the Chief Financial Officer and Line Managers. Strong leadership ability in securing financial resources for the Department to adequately fund the Strategic Plan. Ability to capitalize on human potential and to build a strong financial delivery team. Good planning, organising and project management skills. Excellent verbal communication- and report writing skills. Valid driver’s license. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise. Please
Duties
Manage the Financial Accounting Unit. Manage the Department’s general expenditure services which includes the capturing, authorisation, record keeping and control of general payments and credit
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package. The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments) The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Location
Head Office, Mbombela
How to Apply
Ms. TF Ntuli Tel No: (013) 766 5438
Postal address: The Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X11341, Nelspruit, 1200. For Attention: Mr. J Ngomane / Ms. C Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, HR Recruitment Applications may also be placed (recorded in the register) in the application container located at the Security Desk, Upper Ground, Ikhamanga Building of the Riverside Government Complex, Mbombela or uploaded on the following link: https://forms.gle/o9MBmwvn3xDFCSub8
Apply Before:
4/2/2026
Reference No:
A2/008
Additional Information
With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the