Deputy Director: Finance

Oorsig

Deputy Director: Finance at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development.

Vereistes

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Management / Financial Accounting or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in the finance environment.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Financial policies, procedures and prescripts.
• Financial systems including Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Budgeting.
• Strategic planning.
• Human resources management.
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Job related skills: Analytical thinking.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy.
• Report writing ability.
• Problem solving.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Strategic capacities and leadership.

Pligte

• Manage financial accounting functions for the Chief Directorate.
• Submission of monthly and annual financial statement inputs.
• Management of audits (external and internal).
• Management of suspense account.
• Manage the reconciliation of financial compensation payments.
• Financial reporting i.e. interest receivables and land purchase advance payments.
• Manage the Chief Directorate budget.
• Manage, coordinate and preparation of inputs for Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates (AE) and Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE).
• Ensure that all Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) items are allocated with funds as per approved Demand Management Plan (DMP).
• Authorisation of household payment instructions.
• Coordinate financial analysis including preparation and submission of reports. i.e.
• Submission of In-Year Monitoring (IYM) reports and management reports.
• Promotes adherence to government policy and overall financial function.
• Provide project financial support.
• Manages the financial performance of the project (e.g. monitoring expenditure, variation orders, contractual obligations and accounts payables according to Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
• Project of project expenditure summary reports.
• Manages the risk identified and incorporate specific activities to overcome or reduce the risks.
• Provide supply chain client relations management.
• Coordination and consolidation of demand management plans and procurement plan inputs as per issued instructions.
• Manage the processing of purchase requisition file upon receipt to supply chain management in accordance with the relevant prescripts.
• Manage the activities on assets, stationery and facility management in line with the relevant prescripts.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Ocean Terrace, Block H, corner of Coutts and Moore Street, Quigney, East London or by email to Post252@dlrrd.gov.za

Navrae: Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms AC Kili Tel No: (043) 701 8186

Notas

EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Secretary with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/221 for the Directorate: Forensic Investigation: Gauteng (Pretoria) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 dated 11 September 2026 has reference. Applicants are advised that the position has been withdrawn. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON