Government jobs in South Africa

DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ADMNISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES

• Reference Number : refs/023060
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 266 714.00 - R 1 492 122.00 per annum (All-inclusive Package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 942 4090/ 076 942 4090

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Financial Management/Accounting/ Business Administration or related qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate.COMPETENCIES: knowledge of GPG and DID policies and procedures. Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding DID related projects or agencies. Knowledge of SLAs. Knowledge of the procurement policy and procedures. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Financial Delegations and Risk Management.SKILLS: Communication. Report writing. Analytical Presentation. Planning and organising. Leadership. Negotiation, Influencing. ATTRIBUTES - People oriented. Innovative. Credible.

Duties :

• Manage the development and monitoring of financial administration and accounting policies, systems and processes. Manage the provision of delegations and governance frameworks. Manage financial information systems. Manage the provision PAYE, UIF and debt management services. Manage the provision of reconciliation and accounting services. Manage the submission of monthly financial reports. Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.Manage the analysis of expenditure and provision of financial support to Responsibility Managers. Manage the provision of support to District Maintenance Hubs in terms of expenditure against budgets. Manage the certification of payroll and processing of employee costs, advances, claims and transfers. Manage the allocation and approval of payments on systems. Manage payment-related queries. Sign performance agreements for the Directorate based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage human resources in the Directorate and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of personnel according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Provide regular verbal and written feedback[aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to personnel on performance. Mentor and coach personnel. Determine the Human Resources needs of the Directorate in consultation with Corporate Services. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for Directorate. Provide sufficient guidance to personnel in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly personnel meetings.Manage and direct skills transfer between personnel in the Directorate and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance. Manage funds in the Directorate in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the Directorate in terms of the departmental budget allocations. Manage client relations and stakeholder management. Manage risks and implementation of risk mitigation strategies. Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the priorities of GDID. Develop operational plans for Directorate and work plans for each Director in the Directorate. Manage written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan.

Notes :

• In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118.Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 15-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Financial Management/Accounting or related qualification as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level?

Do you have a valid driver’s license. ?

Do you have a Pre-Entry SMS Certificate?

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.