Strategic Finance Controller: Grants & Expenditure

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Human Settlements in Johannesburg seeks an Assistant Director: Income and Expenditure Control to oversee grant claims, invoices and payments. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage SAP/BAS processing and vendor data, and supervise staff in a dynamic financial administration environment.

The role requires a finance qualification with 3–5 years of admin officer experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining integrity.

Qualifications

• Matric plus a National Diploma/ Degree in Finance or related field (NQF 6/7).
• 3–5 years relevant Admin Officer level experience in financial administration or management accounting.
• Valid driver’s license and knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, DoRE Act.
• Knowledge of BAS & SAP systems and strong planning, organisation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify grant claims and invoices; ensure FA, HSS and related docs match.
• Process payments; ensure procurement regs, invoices and delivery notes are in order.
• Verify SAP invoices for tax clearance, vendor data, and budget alignment.
• Capture invoices in SAP; address supplier and payment queries.
• Prepare exception reports on payments within 15–30 days; monitor expenditure discrepancies.
• Supervise staff and maintain discipline and performance development.

Skills

Strategic capability and Leadership

People Management and empowerment

Programme and Project Management

Financial Management

Change Management

Problem solving and analysis

Client orientation and customer focus

Service Delivery Innovation

Honesty and Integrity

Written and verbal communication

Self-management

Works well under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Matric plus National Diploma/ Degree in Finance/Cost & Management Accounting / B Com Accounting or relevant qualification (NQF 6/7)

Tools

SAP System

BAS

Job description

Department of Human Settlements in Johannesburg seeks an Assistant Director: Income and Expenditure Control to oversee grant claims, invoices and payments. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage SAP/BAS processing and vendor data, and supervise staff in a dynamic financial administration environment.

The role requires a finance qualification with 3–5 years of admin officer experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining integrity.