• Reference Number : Refs/056646
• Directorate : Grant Municipality & Public Entities Agency Performance
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 932 292.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala - 063 691 4046

Requirements :

• A minimum of Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting/Auditing/Financial Management or similar. The incumbent should have 3-5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level, or equivalent in accounting/auditing/financial management or similar. Proven experience in payment processing, verification, reconciliation, and authorisation, preferably within a grant funding environment. Proven experience in managing high-volume payment transactions and dealing with a highly pressurised environment and working under pressure. Possession of a valid driver’s licence. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: The incumbent should have knowledge and understanding of Human Settlements legislations, National housing code Division of Revenue Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Housing Subsidy System (HSS), of the BAS (Basic Accounting System)and SAP. Budgeting skills, Financial Management Skills, Problem solving and analysis; Decision making, Team leadership, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Conflict management and Negotiation skills.

Duties :

• Provide strategic and operational leadership in the management of payment administration systems, policies, procedures, and controls. Oversee the accurate capturing, verification, processing, and authorisation of payments within the Housing Subsidy System (HSS) or relevant payment platforms. Ensure compliance with payment administration prescripts, supporting documentation requirements, and approval protocols. Manage and oversee payment adjustments, reversals, and rejections in accordance with prescribed regulations and procedures. Investigate and resolve complex payment-related queries, including long-outstanding and disputed payments. Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of payment data and transactions. Oversee the development, submission, and implementation of system change control requests (e.g. OSCARS) related to payment administration. Ensure the compilation and submission of daily, weekly, and monthly financial and non-financial management reports. Identify and manage financial, operational, and compliance risks related to payment administration. Identify systemic risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies within claims administration and implement corrective measures. Ensure effective monitoring and mitigation of financial, operational, and compliance risks. Manage the sub-business unit, including staff performance management, discipline, capacity development, and effective communication. Develop, implement, and monitor the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. Foster a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and high performance within the unit.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov. za/training course/sms pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). NB: Post Notes: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

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.