Assistant Director: Financial Systems (FUNCTIONAL)

Overview

Assistant Director for Financial Systems managing LOGIS system operations and user support at the Office of the Chief Justice.

Requirements

• Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management/Information Systems or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 or.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Financial Systems environment.
• Extensive understanding of the LOGIS systems and Basic Accounting Principles.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements Knowledge and Skills: Ability to conduct financial analysis.
• Required technical proficiency.
• Planning and organizing.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Prepare reports and proposals related to the Department’s strategic and operational plans.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced computer skills and good communication skills.

Duties

• Handle daily operations of the LOGIS system and deliver ongoing support to the system users.
• Investigate user requests and provide solutions to all functional related system queries.
• Log departmental requests with National Treasury.
• Escalate queries that are long outstanding to management.
• Monitor and update item classifications, accountability, reporting categories and ensure alignment with financial reporting standards.
• Maintain a knowledge base of frequently asked questions and solutions.
• Track unresolved issues and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with the implementation of procurement system.
• Assist in creation of regional Logis stores.
• Support function on newly implemented LOGIS stores.
• Ensure the correctness of control files during implementation which ensures data integrity.
• Reporting on progress with implementation of new LOGIS Stores.
• Verify and uphold the system’s operational integrity and functionality through regular quality checks.
• Facilitate LOGIS functional training to system users.
• Maintain the administration of LOGIS to ensure reliable record keeping for audit purposes and ensure that filing is completed daily.
• Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Manager to assist in the monitoring of achievement of the objective for Financial Systems sub-division.

How to apply

Applications can be sent via email to: 2026/67/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries: Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. Buntu Sompini Tel No: (010) 493 2588 / 069 310 7419 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527

Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals. All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. OTHER POSTS