Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development in Pretoria, requiring an NQF Level 8 qualification and Nyukela certificate.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 in Financial Management including Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Supply Chain Management / Public Finance as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior managerial position.
• Must demonstrate high level of competency in financial administration, financial accounting and supply chain management.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge and experience in Generally Recognise Accounting Principles (GRAP) and modified cash standards.
• Knowledge of the public sector budget reform process.
• Ability to effectively manage alignment of budget with priority programmes of service delivery.
• Ability to act as change agent and manage in accordance with the strategic vision and objective of the Department.
• Knowledge of financial management in relation to the regulatory framework for the Public Service e.g Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
• Understand the Constitutional mandate and key priorities of the Department.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Job related skills: Communication skills (both verbal and written) and Negotiation, Monitoring and evaluation, Coordination and facilitation, Financial analysis, Risk management, Problem solving with Financial and supply chain legal framework, Project management, Change management, Excellent people management.
• Personal Attributes: Departmental empowerment on Financial and Supply Chain requirements, Integrity, Ethical and empathetic leadership, Good interpersonal relations, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Ability to work in a team and independently, Strong character, Problem solving and analysis, decisive decision making, client orientation and customer focus, Proactive Communication with all stakeholders, Good financial judgement.

Duties

• Manage and render supply chain management services.
• Manage demand management plan and acquisition services.
• Manage logistics, assets and contract management.
• Ensure that internal procedures and control measures are in place.
• Provide advice and contribute towards the financial aspects of the strategic planning process of the Department.
• Compile delegations of authority in respect of financial and procurement matters.
• Provide inputs into the formulation of the medium-term objectives, policies, and strategies in support of the strategic and operational plans of the Department.
• Monitor and oversee the collection of revenue by the Department.
• Manage governance and assurance management services.
• Provide timely and accurate financial and operational information necessary for strategic decision making to all Branches and exercise oversight into programme performance.
• Compilation of accurate annual financial statement and timeous submission in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements.
• Good audit outcomes.
• Responsiveness towards queries from Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Parliament and Audit Committees.
• Ensure effective management and implementation of good corporate governance in the Department.
• Manage the budget performance services.
• Manage budget performance.
• Provide financial performance.
• Manage state of expenditure.
• Provide financial and administrative support.
• Render office service support.
• Provide supply chain support.
• Facilitate, coordinate and administer projects.

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, 0001 or by email to Post275@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Dr AF van Staden Tel No: (012) 312 9626

Notes

EE Targets: Coloured and Indian Males, and African, Coloured and Indian Females, and Persons with disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form, (a nomination letter if required) 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. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity 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. The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, in terms of section 4(3) and 4(4) of the Restitution of Land Rights Act No. 22 of 1994, hereby invites nominations from the general public for the appointment of a Chief Land Claims Commissioner for the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The person so nominated should meet the requirements for the position. Nominations must include a signed nomination letter and be accompanied by an updated CV and form Z83 completed by the nominated candidate. The appointment will be made in compliance with the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994 read with the Public Service Regulations, 2016 MANAGEMENT ECHELON