Chief Director : Management Support (Chief Financial Officer), Ref No. Wcmd 61 / 2025

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government is seeking a Chief Director for the Management Support role within the Western Cape Mobility Department. This position, based in Cape Town, requires a strong financial management background and exceptional leadership skills. The role is pivotal in providing strategic support services to enable effective resource allocation and management across the department, making a meaningful impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience at senior managerial level in finance.
• A valid driving licence.
• Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Render services pertaining to policies, strategies, and financial management.
• Deliver efficient departmental financial management services.
• Ensure corporate assurance and strategic management support to the department.

Skills

Strategic Capability and Leadership

Financial Management

People Management

Programme and Project Management

Change Management

Education

Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Accounting (B Comm) or related

Job description

DetailsClosing Date / 05 / 26Reference Number WCG-1Tracking Number WCMD 61 / Job Title Chief Director : Management Support (Chief Financial Officer), Ref No.

WCMD 61 / Department Western Cape Mobility DepartmentSalary level 14Enquiries Mr D Jacobs Job Type PermanentLocation - Country South AfricaLocation - Province Western CapeLocation - Town / City Cape TownJob PurposeThe Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by strategically enabling the rendering of financial and support services to the Department.

This post is stationed in Cape Town.An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting (B Comm) or related qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years' experience at senior managerial level in finance; A valid driving licence; and Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme upon appointment : Note : A requirement for appointment is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry in the Senior Management Service (SMS).

This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointment at SMS level.RecommendationRegistered Chartered Accountant (CA) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).Key Performance AreasRender services pertaining to policies, strategies, innovation, research, systems and technology; Render strategic and operational management support services; Deliver an effective and efficient departmental financial management service; Ensure the rendering of ICT, people management, corporate assurance, legal, and communications support services to the department by the DOTP; Strategic Management (including change management); People Management; Financial Management.Proven knowledge of and working experience in the following : With the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line functions; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance Management.Core competencies : Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills : Accounting Finance and Audit; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration; Strategic Planning.RemunerationAll–inclusive salary package of R 1 per annum (salary level 14).Note : The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund.

The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.NotesOnly applications submitted online will be accepted.All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the department.

Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8 : 00 to 16.00.

Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at .All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

Following and technical exercise, the selection committee 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.

To be considered for nomination into an SMS post, you must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme.

The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service specific training program applicable to all applicants aspiring to join the Department's Senior Management Service, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on SMS processes and procedures.Furthermore, thank you to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications.

Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.PolicyThe Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.Note : No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.ProcessingDelete Account?Remove Personal Information?Cancel Request to Remove Personal Information?Terms & ConditionsIncomplete ProfileYou need a complete profile before you can make applications.

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