Assistant Director: Expenditure Analysis and Management

Overview

Assistant Director for expenditure analysis and management at the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, based in Bellville, requiring a relevant diploma or degree and financial data analysis experience.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree (e.g.
• IT, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or others subject with numerical orientation) (or equivalent).
• Experience: Appropriate experience in financial data analysis, management accounting, financial administration, budgeting, costing or financial reporting.
• Appropriate experience in the advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
• Appropriate experience in the use of database management and analytics tools such as Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Power Query and VBA programming.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills);
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse large, complex datasets, perform data cleaning and transformation, and generate actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, financial modelling, data analytics and business intelligence, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial and operational information.
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, Power Query and/or Power Pivot), Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Power BI and other data analytics and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Proven people management, coaching and staff development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all organisational levels and independently where required.

Duties

• Lead financial modelling and database management activities that support strategic planning, budgeting and decision-making.
• Analyse and interpret complex financial and non-financial information, providing evidence-based insights and recommendations to management.
• Oversee data governance, including data extraction, validation and quality assurance, to ensure the integrity and quality of financial and management information.
• Continuously review the effectiveness of existing databases and financial reporting models and develop automated reporting solutions.
• Monitor expenditure, cash flow and budget performance through forecasting and variance analysis to promote sound financial management.
• Prepare cost estimates, financial assessments and supporting analyses to inform planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Build organisational analytical capability by providing technical guidance and training to Sectors and Institutions on forecasting methodologies, financial reporting and the interpretation of management information.
• Manage and develop staff to ensure the effective delivery of financial analytical services.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms W Hanekom Tel No: (021) 815-8608

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. (click “online applications”). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. OTHER POSTS