Deputy Director: Financial Planning

Overview

Deputy Director manages departmental budget compilation, MTEF processes and financial planning guidance.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Management / Commerce or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a junior management level in the budget performance environment.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge of budget systems.
• Computer accounting software.
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. (GAAP).
• Job related skills: Project management.
• Team management.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Budget forecasting.
• Computer literacy.
• (Excel etc).
• Planning and organising.
• Resource planning.
• Problem solving and decision-making.
• Time management.
• Business management.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to work within a team.

Duties

• Facilitate budget compilation process annually.
• Coordinate the department’s budget processes (Medium- Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Estimates (ENE) and Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) submissions.
• Provide guidance to branches in their preparation of the MTEF, ENE and AENE submissions and related budget plans.
• Analyse the annual MTEF submissions of departments and devise corrective steps pertaining to budget documentation.
• Consolidate the MTEF, ENE and AENE inputs and provide feedback to management on challenges, proposed intervention and way forward.
• Manage budget in accordance with the vote.
• Manage a balanced budget to programme totals in accordance with the appropriation bill.
• Manage the coordination to ensure the capturing of the original budget (ENE) and adjusted budget (AENE) on BAS annually.
• Perform financial analysis, budget trend analysis and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate the department’s request for roll-over funds, additional funds and shifting of funds.
• Conduct constant assessment to ensure the approved budget plans are in line with relevant financial processes and prescripts.
• Manage Standard Chart of Accountants segment aligned to the vote.
• Ensure that BAS budget structures are aligned with approved programmes budget structure and or organisation.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post130@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr N Malisha Tel No: (012) 312 8962

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian 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. 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. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. 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 Chief Town and Regional Planner with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/114 for the Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Western Cape and the position of Senior Legal Administration Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/115 for the Directorate: Corporate Services: Western Cape that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 dated 26 June 2026 has reference. The positions are based in Cape Town. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON