Director: Finance and Support

Overview

Director of Finance and Support at the Department of Home Affairs in Bloemfontein, requiring a degree in financial management and five years of senior managerial experience.

Requirements

• B Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or related field, at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience in Middle / Senior Managerial level is required.
• Extensive experience in Financial Management and Administration environment is required.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures.
• Knowledge and application of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of the E government policy framework consultation paper developed by GITO.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
• Excellent abilities and vast experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems.
• A Valid driver’s licence or ability to fulfil the operational travel requirements of the post independently, through maintaining reliable transport arrangements for the execution of official duties, as well as willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Completion of the Senior Management Services Pre-entry Certificate upon appointment.
• Required skills and competencies: Strategic capability and leadership Execution.
• Service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus.
• People management and empowerment.
• Financial and expenditure Management.
• Program and project management.
• Financial risk management. Accountability.
• Support with digital transformation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Influencing, networking, conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Process analysis and improvement.
• Stakeholder relations and customer focus.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Decision making and initiating action.
• Planning, organising and time management.
• Business report writing.
• Business continuity.
• Computer literacy.
• Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the coordination of Human Resource Management and Development process and procedures in the Province.
• Manage identified threats and opportunities in quantity and quality of HR in line with the business (provincial) goals and models.
• Maintain a link and rationale for all HR activities that directly impact business success, enhancing HR’s reputation and contribution in the province.
• Develop and execute plan for human resources in alignment with Province core values as adopted in the operational plan.
• Ensure identification of current and future needs of HRM processes and procedures in the Province (i.e. recruitment& selection, change management, leave and absenteeism, termination, wellness programmes, alignment of the Provincial HR Plan with the work plan, training, organisational development, and retention strategies.
• Lead and direct the coordination of Performance Management Development Systems’ (PMDS) process that sets out performance objectives for all levels of staff within business partnering.
• Manage the coordination and implementation of inter Provincial Learnership Forum.
• Coordinate the implementation of HR operations, decentralisation and delegations for the Province.
• Ensure improvement on quality of decision-making and liaise with HRM&D Branch on HR related matters that have impacts on the Province.
• Ensure the development and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead and direct the unit on matters emanating from HR audit, inspection, observation and risk assessment.
• Partner with external and business units in line with the Service Level Agreement (SLA) to ensure the attainment of long term human resource services goals (i.e.
• Business units, OPSC, DOL and DPSA).
• Manage financial administrative matters in the Provinces line with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Manage the coordination of IT operations in the Province.
• Manage and implement strategic objectives and innovation within the Directorate.
• Ensure service delivery improvement within the directorate.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate.
• Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements.

How to apply

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or financerecruitment@dha.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms N Mnisi Tel No: (012) 406 4238

Notes

Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including 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. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); 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, will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the process to submit applications for the post of Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR-6) with Ref No: HRMC 43/26/3, that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 dated 03 July 2026, was omitted and therefore must be sent to: Applications: Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or legalrecruitment@dha.gov.za To this effect, the closing date for this post has been extended to 24 July 2026.We apologise for the inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON