Financial Controller

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 326 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure sound financial management at South Rand Hospital. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in finance, including knowledge of PFMA and budget processes. Responsibilities include supporting senior management with financial operations and developing internal controls. Applications must be submitted online with a completed Z83 form and CV. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance or 3-5 years in a financial environment.
• Computer literacy essential.
• Experience in health finance department is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function to ensure sound financial management.
• Support senior management in executing their functions regarding the PFMA.
• Coordinate and analyze inputs related to the MTEF budget process.

Skills

Finance management

Knowledge of PFMA

Budget process

Problem-solving

SAP

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management

Tools

Transversal System (SAP, BAS, PAAB, SRM, HIS & IRE)

Job description

Package : R325 101 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance or National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management with 3-5 years’ experience in finance environment. Computer literacy, Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and DORA. Extensive knowledge of the budget process, Expenditure, and Revenue Management. Conceptual orientation, excellent problem-solving ability. Knowledge of Transversal System (SAP, BAS, PAAB, SRM, HIS & IRE). Willingness to work independently, under pressure and work irregular hours. Experience in health in finance department will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Manage the finance function of the institution to ensure sound financial management in the institution. Support senior management in the execution of their functions in terms of the PFMA. Coordinate and analyse input related to the MTEF budget process. Ensure development and implementation of internal controls, financial policies and procedures. Develop, implement and manage effective revenue collection system. Facilitate the Implementation of Audit recommendations. Manage the relationship with GDF in respect to the service level agreement. Collaborate in the development of training programmes or providing direct training to subordinates. Manage own resources and compile monthly Financial Reports. Apply discipline in the Unit and perform any other work duties as per delegated.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] NB: Where Driver's Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department's intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Employer : Department of Health

Location

Location : South Rand Hospital

Closing Date

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance or National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management with 3-5 years’ experience in finance environment?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.