Deputy Director : Budget Planning REF NO : 25 / 57 / FMS

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African governmental department seeks a Deputy Director for Budget Planning to facilitate the budget planning processes and ensure compliance with various financial regulations. The role requires a qualified individual with substantial managerial experience in a finance environment, aimed at enhancing effective budget management within the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance environment at managerial (Assistant Director) level.
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, and Public Audit Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the budget planning process of the Department.
• Standardize Budget Planning processes.
• Manage the roll-over, Adjustment Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) and virement process.
• Maintain Budgets Information in financial systems.
• Provide effective people management.

Skills

Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act

Budget Management

Understanding of Treasury Regulations

People Management

Education

NQF level 7 qualification in Management Accounting

NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management

NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Accounting

NQF level 7 qualification in Public Finance

Job description

Job title : Deputy Director : Budget Planning REF NO : 25 / 57 / FMS

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : June 17, 2025

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Management Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Public Finance as recognized by SAQA;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance environment at managerial (Assistant Director) level;
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, budget management, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Treasury Regulations and Public Audit Act.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas :

• Coordinate and facilitate the budget planning process of the Department;
• Coordinate the standardization of Budget Planning processes;
• Coordinate and facilitate the roll-over, Adjustment Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) and virement process;
• Coordinate the Maintenance of Budgets Information in the Department’s Financial and Procurement Systems;
• Provide effective people management.