Chief Director: Financial Management

Overview

Chief Director for Financial Management in Bisho, overseeing management accounting, MTEF budget compilation and budget monitoring for the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in B.Com, Management Accounting, Financial Management (NQF L7 as recognised by SAQA, Post graduation qualification in Finance and serving articles will be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years of experience at a Senior Managerial level (within financial management) Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is compulsory and will be required prior appointment.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation and prescripts.
• Relevant Departmental policies and procedures.
• Public Finance Management Act.
• Public Service Act.
• Results / Quality Management, Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs the public service, Understanding and application of the following prescripts: Public Finance Management Act, DORA, Treasury regulations, Treasury/Practice Notes, Treasury & DPSA Circulars, General Accounting Principles (GRAP), SCM Guidelines and Frameworks, Understanding Financial Management best practices, Financial Management Systems (PERSAL, BAS & LOGIS).
• Budget formulation and control, Financial reporting and audit coordination, Risk management and internal controls, Infrastructure funding frameworks and financial modelling, Government programmes, Information management, Citizen Focus and Responsiveness, Develop others, Applied Technology Basics, Applied Strategic Thinking, People Management, Networking and Building Bonds, Diversity Management, Report Writing, Computer Literacy, Negotiation, Communication and Information Management, Presentation, Analytical, Budget and Financial Management, Project/Management, Strategic Management, Motivational, Conflict Resolution / Problem Solving.

Duties

• Oversee the management and provision of management accounting services: Ensure appropriate management, planning and compilation of the MTEF budget and adjustment estimates for the department.
• Oversee budget preparation process and budget monitoring for the department.
• Oversee the final draft budget preparation process and provide support to internal stakeholders’ prior submission.
• Manage compilation and implementation of monthly forecasts.
• Oversee compilation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reports and provide recommendations and advice programmes to address significant variances.
• Ensure financial statements are submitted timeously in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements.
• Oversee provisioning Financial Accounting and Administration Services: Ensure development, monitoring and implementation of financial administration and accounting policies, systems and processes.
• Ensure the management of salary payments and rebates.
• Ensure the management of expenditure and general payments services.
• Oversee expenditure control systems to prevent over/under- expenditure and unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (UIFW).
• Ensure provision of asset liability and debt management services.
• Oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of revenue management frameworks, systems, and processes to ensure effective billing, collection, and accounting of revenue generated by the department.
• Ensure management and provisioning of bookkeeping and financial accounting services.
• Oversee the provisioning of supply chain and asset management services: Oversee the development and monitoring on the implementation of supply chain management internal policies, systems and processes.
• Ensure the management of demand management services.
• Manage the provision of asset management services.
• Manage rendering services to and advise internal units with regards to demand and acquisition of services and goods.
• Ensure sound provisioning of supply and logistics management services.
• Ensure sound management and provisioning of procurement performance and compliance monitoring services.
• Ensure management of assets and fleet management services.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and validity of financial reporting on departmental assets and accurate departmental asset register.
• Ensure the provision of internal control and compliance management services: Manage coordination on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Oversee management of Fraud and loss in the department.
• Oversee management of Fraud Prevention.
• Ensure implementation of governance framework across the department.
• Ensure compliance monitoring in relation to policies, processes and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls in respect of all financial risk and audit findings as per reports of the Auditor General and Internal Audit Unit.
• Ensure monitoring of operations on accounting systems, controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Promote good corporate governance.
• Employee Performance: implementation and monitoring of the policy focused priorities as pronounced in the Departmental Policy Speech, Promote intergovernmental relations, integrated governance and sound stakeholder relationship, Management of Provincial transversal programs, Facilitation of minimum information security standards (MISS) and overall accountability of the Department.
• Key Government Focus Arears: Develop and implement an effective and efficient supply chain management system, Support international and regional integration programmes and commitments, Promote diversity and Transformation management Priorities, Promoted integrated Governance.
• Auditor General: Focus on the measurement of the extent of the departmental financial and legislative compliance, Ensure no material findings on non-compliance with legislation, Ensure financial statement is free from material misstatements.
• Organizational Performance: Ensure the development, implementation and review of the Departmental Strategic Imperatives, Focus on assessing the organizational performance based on the predetermined targets in the Annual Performance Plan, Ensure the audited Annual Report (AR) will be used to establish the extent in which the objective in the APP has been achieved.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries: Mr.T.Matiso at 066 489 6117/Ms S. Zazini Tel No: (040) 602 4236 / Mr L Maliti at 066 489 6117 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Notes

Preference will be given to white male. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercises and interviews. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behaviourally preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. MANAGEMENT ECHELON