Assistant Director: Plas Management Accounting Systems

Overview

Manage financial management accounting systems, provide end-user support, and maintain master data for the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development in Pretoria.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Information Systems / Informatics or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience working in system administration or management environment.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Public Service Act.
• Public Finance Management Act.
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
• Treasury Regulations.
• Financial Systems.
• Job related skills: Ability to supervise.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Interpersonal relations.
• Computer literacy.
• Report writing ability.
• Problem solving.

Duties

• Provide operational access, system improvements, user and support.
• Provide 1st level end user support.
• Maintain master data e.g.
• Project set-up, master chart of accounts maintenance.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of PUBLIC all financial and operational systems in accordance within Agricultural Land Holding Account (ALHA) Trading Account.
• Maintain Chart of Accounts on an ongoing basis.
• Log calls with services provider, coordinate work done by third parties technical resources and developments.
• Oversee that correct change control procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain systems and provide or facilitate support and training to users.
• Approve all modification to securities, e.g. new users, termination of users, access control.
• Develop and maintain reports specifications, design, deliver to end user on time.
• Manage systems development and enhancements.
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of new project related to enhancements on all ALHA systems.
• Ensure monitoring of developer/system provider’s account in line with the approved contract and Service Level Agreements.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post217@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr OC Nyamandi Tel No: (012) 312 9215

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. OTHER POSTS