• Reference Number : refs/023329
• Directorate : FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 896 436.00 Per Annum (All – inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms Alinah Mogaswa - 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Finance/Cost & Management Accounting/ B Comm Accounting or any relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level within financial administration or management accounting environment. Possession of a valid driver’s licence. The candidate should have knowledge of Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act; Knowledge of Treasury Regulation; Knowledge of the BAS and SAP; Financial Management Skills; Knowledge of BAS, PERSAL and SAP and other information management systems; Laws and regulations pertaining to financial accounting, internal controls, and corporate governance. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: People Management and empowerment; Service Delivery Innovation; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Planning, organising and execution; Ability to manage conflict; Negotiation skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills. Reliable and Responsible. Positive attitude.

Duties :

• Monitor and correct the department’s expenditure transactions and provide and accounts payable management function. Manage internal control procedures, processes and controls for processing of payment transactions within 15 and 30 days. Monitor expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required. Manage adherence of financial delegations as approved by accounting officer to eliminate irregular expenditure. Manage and coordinate BAS and SAP payments. Compile journal to correctly allocate expenditure transactions. Identify items that might have been erroneously debited while paying or credited whilst correcting misallocations. Check journals before processing. Authorize journals in BAS systems. Ensure all suppliers are accounted for. Manage receipt of invoices and S&T claims due for payment. Ensuring that invoices and S&T claims are date stamped before beginning payments process. Authorize payment vouchers on BAS and LOGIS systems. Communication with suppliers and end users for payment related issues. Validate creditors balances accurately. Manage recording of debtors and creditors on the system. Manage the age analysis of debtors and the collection thereof on consultation with e-Gov. Management of debt recoveries with e-Gov. Implement a financial account system. Manage ledger suspense accounts transactions prior the preparedness of reconciliations. Manage cash flow in the bank account to avoid bank charges and overdraft. Manage transactions on the trial balance to ensure that all are cleared on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. Manage receivables and payables accounting functions. Supervision of staff. Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development.

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. 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/trainingcourse/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).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

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.