Assistant Director: Budget & Expenditure – Witbank Hospital – Department Of Health

About the Role

The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Budget & Expenditure to join its team at Witbank Hospital, located in the Nkangala District of Mpumalanga. This key role is vital to ensuring the effective management of financial resources, which directly impacts the quality of healthcare services provided to the community. By facilitating budgeting processes and monitoring expenditures, the Assistant Director plays an essential part in the Department’s mission to deliver efficient public service and healthcare solutions to South Africans.

In this position, you will not only manage and align budgets with strategic plans, but also provide essential advice on budget-related matters. Your expertise will help the hospital maintain fiscal discipline while ensuring that health services are adequately funded and resources are allocated efficiently. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in your community by ensuring that healthcare funding is managed responsibly and transparently.

About the Department

The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of all South Africans through effective management of healthcare services and resources. The department’s mission includes ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare, promoting health awareness, and maintaining high standards of healthcare delivery. Working within this department means you are contributing to a vital public service that touches the lives of individuals and families across the nation.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and facilitate budgeting processes for the hospital.
• Compile budget estimates and align them with strategic and annual performance plans.
• Provide guidance and advice on budget-related matters to stakeholders.
• Monitor expenditure against the allocated budget to ensure compliance.
• Confirm availability of funds prior to procurement of goods and services.
• Ensure correct SCOA allocations are utilized on payment packs.
• Review monthly document control reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare equitable and conditional grants expenditure reports.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit queries and implement audit recommendations.
• Alert hospital management to trends in over and under expenditure.
• Complete accurate and timely financial reports as required.

What You’ll Need

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus a Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance, Financial Management, or Management Accounting as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Financial Management at a supervisory or management level (Level 7/8).
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in project management and team leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

How to Apply

Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.