CHIEF DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: 3/3/1/47/2026
CHIEF DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: 3/3/1/47/2026
Branch: Office of the Director-General
SALARY :
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package). The package
includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services
(SMS).
CENTRE LOCATION: Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the
National School of Government (NSG). Grade 12 Certificate. Bachelor’s
Degree or advanced Diploma in Financial Management / Management
Accounting / Accounting / Commerce (NQF 7). Minimum of 5 years’ experience
at a senior managerial (SMS) level in the finance field.
Job-Related Knowledge:
Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of the following:
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).
- Knowledge of corporate governance issues.
- Knowledge of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
- Knowledge of Public Service environment.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- PFMA and National Treasury Regulations.
Job Related Skills:
- Leadership skills.
- Computer skills.
- Management skills.
- Project Management skills.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent facilitation skills.
- Public speaking skills/Presentation skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Meeting deadline.
- A Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Oversee the provision of effective and sound financial management in the
Department. Ensure compliance to financial management standards by
adhering to policies and guidelines. Manage bookkeeping activities for all
accounts to ensure transparency and accountability. Monitor the payables,
receivables, and lease management functions to ensure credibility of
processes. Administer the administration of the salary and payroll function of
the department to ensure timely payments. Manage financial legislative
reporting. Manage the budget performance services. Manage budget
performance. Provide financial performance. Manage state of expenditure.
Manage the legislative reporting. Provide management accounting services.
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
Manage the departmental budget. Manage financial systems. Conduct
financial analysis. Ensure and oversee effective governance and compliance
pertaining to financial management. Provide leadership and direction with
regards to the identification of policy gaps and determination of policy goals.
Oversee the development and effective implementation of financial
management policies, processes, procedures, standards, systems and
practices. Ensure good governance in line with treasury guidelines and
regulations and the PFMA. Monitor compliance with all relevant legislation,
regulations, policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all audit
requirements. Ensure the development and implementation of risk
management frameworks, standards and practices.
Provide leadership, direction, advice and support. Ensure the development of financial management strategic objectives. Assist the Accounting Officer in discharging his/her responsibilities. Advise senior management on financial matters and financial consequences of draft policies including strategic planning issues. Ensure the provision of timely and accurate financial and operational
information necessary for strategic decision-making. Liaise with relevant roleplayers in the financial environment regarding transversal financial matters.
Oversee the management of the resources of the Chief Directorate. Interpret
the Branch’s business strategy, with special reference to how priority projects
should be resourced and delivered, in respect of the Chief Directorate. Lead
the Chief Directorate in relation to the implementation of policy priorities.
Ensure that priority targets are realised by respective Directorates, and
monitor, evaluate and report on progress. Manage the efficiency and
effectiveness of the Chief Directorate, to ensure the achievement of set targets
of the Directorates, while reporting on value for money in this regard. Develop
systems and procedures to enable delivery of services by the Directorates.
Define processes required for the delivery of sets targets. Take responsibility
for the delivery of strategic outcomes as outlined in the estimates of national
expenditure. Ensure implementation of Service Level Agreements with
Provincial Departments of Agriculture and relevant State-Owned Entities. Take
responsibility for coordination and communication in relation to the functions of
the Chief Directorate. Create an enabling environment, including ensuring
soliciting resources as needed in support of the Directorates, for achievement
of their targets. Take responsibility for the development of annual business
plans. Ensure the management and development of Human Resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Kgang Tel No: (012) 319 7194
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
CDFMrecruit47@nda.gov.za