• Reference Number : refs/048327
• Directorate : FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 266 714.00 (All-inclusive Salary Package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Gugu Nevondo; Tel: 072 904 1694

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in finance environment. Code 08 driver's license. No criminal record. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate. COMPETENCIES: GPG and DID policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, SAPS Act, Regulations and Amendments, PFMA, Treasury Regulation, GRAP, GAAP, PSA, PSR, etc. Employment Equity Act,1998, Financial Systems, Knowledge of Contracts and Legal Prescripts, Management information knowledge, Project management methodologies, Policy development, change management, Financial Management, MTEF Budgeting and Financial Reporting, presentation Skills, Report Writing, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and Leadership Skills.

Duties :

• To manage and facilitate the provision of financial management and administration services. Manage and ensure the correct department's expenditure & revenue transactions and provide accounts payable management functions, manage compilation of journals to correct allocation of expenditure transactions. Ensure all suppliers are accounted for. Manage the validation of creditor’s balances accurately. Manage the Implementation of financial accounting system. Manage effective administration of the financial systems (SAP/ BAS/ PERSAL/ etc.). Manage effective monitoring of general ledger accounts. Manage accurate allocation of receipt and payments. Manage accurate financial & management accounting records according to GAAP and GRAP. Manage and provide financial information regarding the allocation of funding of ad hoc related projects/ programmes. Manage revenue income/ collection processes, Manage and ensure maintenance of an accurate and effective cashier systems. Research and keep abreast of breast practice initiatives and developments within the directorate. Develop business/ strategic plan for the directorate and align it with Chief Directorate and ensure implementation thereof. Oversee the development and implementation of operational plans for the directorate. manage the development and coordination of service delivery improvement plan. Manages and calculates risks; Oversee and ensure provision of coaching, disciplining and mentoring of staff to improve performance. Manage the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance. Consolidate and manage of budget in the directorate. Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure. Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics for the section. Manage leave in the directorate.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Johannesburg and applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the NEW Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the OLD Z.83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, 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 assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.