Assistant Director: Program 2.1 Finance

Overview

Assistant Director overseeing financial management, accounting, and revenue operations for Government Pensions Administration Agency.

Requirements

• A relevant 3 years National Diploma / Degree in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or relevant field (at least 360 credits).
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in Finance Management Accounting and 2 years supervisory/junior management.
• Computer literacy which includes a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting Requirements for Retirement Funds in SA.
• Knowledge of Pension Fund environment.
• Knowledge of Financial Accounting.
• Knowledge of Risk Management.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Hard working.
• Openness to change.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Implement financial revenue, expenditure management and accounting.
• Ensure the adherence of policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments.
• Assist development and maintenance of policies and processes.
• Submit reports and plans as required by the management and Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure compliance with financial scripts.
• Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedures.
• Ensure that risks are identified in the unit.
• Present and implement internal controls to mitigate risks.
• Align internal controls with GPAA policies and strategic objectives.
• Recommend corrective measures on deviation to internal controls.
• Assisting in testing of internal control solutions.
• Outline risk management processes within the Program 2.1 Finance unit and implementation of action plans.
• Implement the coordination and compilation of National Treasury funds budget, Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimate of National Expenditure (ENE) and Adjustment Budget in compliance with National Treasury guidelines.
• Assist with inputs from all business units and liaise with NT Public Finance.
• Undertake revenue, expenditure management and accounting work as required.
• Ensure that debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered.
• Ensure that payment of goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed.
• Review and posting of monthly journals (BAS & Civpen) for National Treasury Funds.
• Review the monthly journal for Military Veterans Pensions.
• Review the monthly advance request to the National Treasury and Department of Military Veterans.
• Review and check monthly administration claims by GPAA to the National Treasury and Department of Military Veterans.
• Process financial data to produce financial information Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and item provisioning.
• Facilitate the process of transfer payments/subsidy.
• Facilitation of General Ledger transitions.
• Provide inputs to the GPAA finance on creation of new ledger accounts.
• Facilitate journal processing of General Ledger transactions.
• Process General Ledger transactions.
• Clear all suspense accounts before closure of the reporting period.
• Review of reconciliations of General Ledger accounts.
• Provide financial reporting services.
• Preparation of annual financial statements for audit purposes; and Preparation of quarterly and interim financial statements required by management of the relevant funds.
• Participate in the National Treasury AFS committee.
• Provide quarterly inputs for organisational performance reporting.
• Review of monthly fund reports.
• Review of monthly administration reports.
• Preparation of Audit processes and Fund Liabilities.
• Monitor the recording of cash flow transactions.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors.
• Preparation and provision of year end audit file.
• Preparation and provision of additional information required by the auditors.
• Resolution of internal and external audit queries; and Implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
• Review the monthly determination, calculation and classification of Fund liabilities for the National Treasury Funds and Department of Military Veterans monthly.
• Manage and development of staff.
• Render debt management, monitoring and reporting services.
• Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, monitoring and take corrective action where required, develop performance standards and evaluates team and individuals.
• Monitor staff regarding human resource such as leave, recruitment and grievances.
• Compile the work plans for the section including the consolidation of operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan.

How to apply

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

Enquiries: Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za

Notes

Effective from 19 June 2026, the GPAA now utilises an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept e-Recruitment online applications. The applicant’s profile on the e Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. The candidate must agree to the following: Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by the GPAA. Please note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. 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 must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. MANAGEMENT ECHELON