Assistant Director: Finance (Permanent position)

S-Cubed; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 574,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Pension fund employer contribution

Housing allowance

Medical aid

Job summary

The Department of Health and Wellness in the Western Cape invites applications for a permanent role in financial and supply chain management. The post requires experience in managing expenditure, contracts, and patient administration within a regulated budget.

Develop and maintain efficient SCM administration, supervise staff, and support financial and revenue processes. A National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent is required; willingness to travel and after-hours work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good management and supervisory skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an effective, efficient and economic supply chain management administration and service.
• Manage expenditure in accordance with the approved institutional budget.
• Develop and maintain an effective patient administration, revenue and patient records service.
• Manage subordinates within components.
• Provide support with regards to contract management in the Sub-district.

Skills

MS Office

Supervisory skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Tools

Logis

BAS

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GRD134/2026

Remuneration

R 487 197 per annum - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Ability to meet need and to recognize and respond to problematic matters. Advanced computer skills in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Good management and supervisory skills and ability to work independently and part of a team. Practical workable knowledge of Logis and BAS. Sound financial management within regulatory framework.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subject to competency testing.

An appropriate National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or equivalent).

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work after-hours when required. Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Experience

Appropriate experience in Financial and Supply Chain Management.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Develop and maintain an effective, efficient and economic supply chain management administration and service. Manage efficient control of expenditure in accordance with the approved institutional budget. Develop and maintain an effective, efficient and economic patient administration, revenue and patient record service. Manage subordinates within components. Provide support with regards to contract management in the Sub-district.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.