Deputy Director: Financial Manager

Overview

Deputy Director: Financial Manager at Paarl Hospital, Western Cape, requiring an NQF 7 qualification and proven finance and supply chain management experience.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 (Degree) or equivalent.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Appropriate experience in Finance Management.
• Appropriate experience in preparation and reporting of financial statements.
• Appropriate and proven management experience, showing strong leadership, strategic and operational management skills.
• Appropriate experience Contract Management.
• Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Generally recognized accounting practice, cost and management accounting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including PFMA, Accounting Officer’s system, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with the ability to understand and analyses statistical and financial information.
• Proven leadership skills, together with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve targets and deadlines.
• Critical and innovative thinking, to solve problems to improve organisational performance.
• Ability to lead, innovate and drive improved Finance and Supply Chain Management.
• Good communicate skills (verbal and in written).

Duties

• Effective and efficient management of SCM.
• Management of revenue and patient administration.
• Financial and Management Accounting.
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate.
• Handle all aspects of financial management including audit compliance, budget, assets, procurement, monitoring and evaluation.
• Handle all aspects of People Management.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr F M Van der Watt, email: Francois.vanderWatt@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 28/215: Assistant Director: Expenditure Analysis and Management Reporting, Salary R487 197 per annum, Centre: Head Office (Cape Town) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 28 dated 07 August 2026 with Ref No: 28/215. Kindly note that the post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS