• Reference Number : REFS/035427
• Directorate : Office of the CFO
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R896 436.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr WG Sambo Email- Willie.Sambo@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree equivalent to NQF level 07 qualification in Public Management/ Public Administration/Office management or any other related field. 3-5 years experience in Supervisory/Managerial/ Office management and Executive Support at Assistant Director level. Experience working in the Finance Environment will be an added advantage and a post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Competency in the use of computers (MS Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge and understanding of public service policies and procedures, Financial Management, Project Management, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and financial governance frameworks, Government reporting and oversight processes. Working knowledge of the functioning of Provincial/ National Government. Strong organisational and coordination skills. Report writing and document preparation. High level of confidentiality and professionalism, Communication skills, Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, Problem-solving and decision-making skills, Planning and organisational skills.

Duties :

• Manage and coordinate the overall functioning of the Office of the CFO. Develop and maintain office systems, processes, and controls to improve efficiency. Manage workflow, priorities, and deadlines within the CFO Office. Provide high-level strategic and administrative support to the CFO. Coordinate the preparation of financial reports, submissions, briefing notes, and presentations. Support the CFO in fulfilling governance responsibilities in terms of the PFMA. Track implementation of decisions and resolutions from governance structures. Manage and coordinate the CFO’s executive diary in alignment with strategic and governance priorities. Assess and prioritise meeting requests in line with financial reporting cycles and oversight commitments. Ensure the CFO is adequately prepared for engagements through timely provision of documentation. Coordinate logistics for high-level meetings with Treasury, Executive Management, oversight bodies, and stakeholders. Align the CFO’s schedule with critical financial deadlines, audit timelines, and reporting cycles. Coordinate consolidation of financial and performance reports required by the CFO. Monitor submission of reports from Finance units (Budget, SCM, Assets, Revenue, Expenditure). Support compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and financial policies. Assist with preparations for audits and governance committees. Serve as liaison between the CFO and internal finance units, programme managers, Executive Management, Treasury, and oversight bodies. Coordinate responses to financial information requests and oversight queries. Coordinate CFO-led meetings. Compile agendas and meeting packs. Record resolutions and monitor implementation. Maintain a tracking system for commitments and deadlines. Manage confidential financial and strategic documents. Ensure proper records management in line with government policies. Manage the budget and expenditure of the Office of the CFO. Coordinate procurement and asset management for the office. Supervise administrative staff reporting to the office

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Head Office

Closing Date : 20-02-2026

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.