About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Assistant Director: Financial Management, based in Vhembe District, South Africa. This role is vital in ensuring the financial integrity and accountability of public resources, directly impacting the community’s trust in government operations. By managing payments, salaries, and revenue collection, you will play an essential part in supporting the government’s mission to serve its citizens effectively and transparently.
As an Assistant Director, you will be at the forefront of financial management, implementing policies and strategies that ensure the district’s financial responsibilities are met. Your work will not only assist in maintaining the financial health of the department but also promote economic stability within the community. Your contributions will help streamline processes, ensuring that finances are handled efficiently and ethically.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is committed to delivering responsible financial management and policy development within the public sector. With a focus on transparency, accountability, and service delivery, the department plays a crucial role in the governance of South Africa, aiming to enhance the financial well-being of its citizens. Working here means being part of a team that strives for excellence and integrity, making a significant difference in the management of public funds.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and implement strategies for payments and accounts, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
- Monitor internal controls related to financial transactions and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
- Provide guidance on unauthorized and wasteful expenditure, promoting accountability.
- Oversee salary management, including authorizing transactions and handling payroll inquiries.
- Implement revenue collection strategies and confirm deposits in the BAS system.
- Monitor budget allocation and spending patterns, advising on financial performance.
- Manage debt recovery processes, liaising with head office for updates and monitoring files.
- Oversee the utilization of resources, including human capital and equipment, fostering a productive work environment.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12/Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management or Management Accounting.
- A minimum of three years’ experience at a supervisory level in a financial management environment.
- A valid driver’s license, with accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
- Strong understanding of Public Service Acts, Treasury Regulations, and financial management principles.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and team leadership skills.
- Proficient in communication, planning, and people management.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management/ Management Accounting as recognised by SAQA.Three (03) years’ experience at supervisory level/ Senior /State Accountant/ Senior / Admin Officer in financial Management environment.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of the following: Supply Chain Management procedures.
Procurement Procedures.
PFMA.
DORA.
PPPFA.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Team leadership.
Creativity, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, People management, Planning and organising.
Job Duties
Manage payments and accounts: Implement payments and accounts strategy, policy and procedures.Implement and monitor internal controls relating to payments and accounts.
Monitor the payments due to the supplier is paid on time within 30 days.
Advice on fruitless, wasteful and unauthorized expenditure.
Verify the reconciled supplier statements against payments.
Authorise payment of vouchers.
Attend to audit queries in relation to accounts 249 and expenditure.
Manage Salaries: Implement salary strategy, policy and procedures.
Authorize all salaries transaction of the district.
Provide PERSAL administration in salary enquiries and reports.
Monitor submission of taxpayers IRP 3A to SARS.
Identify and specify state liabilities on pension fund.
Manage and submit signed payroll to Head Office.
Manage Revenue: Implement revenue strategy, policy and procedures.
Confirm deposit on receipt batches.
Provide revenue collection.
Confirms deposit in the BAS system.
Collecting all money due to state.
Revenue collected and deposited in time.
Monitor budget: Align the budget according to the needs of line managers.
Monitor the spending pattern.
Advice on over/under spending of budget.
Render budget classification.
Manage debt recovery: Analysis district finance in relation to debt management.
Identify debts to be recovered.
Notify the employee on the intension to recover the debt.
Monitor the opening of debt file for relevant employer.
Liaise with head office in updating BAS records.
Monitor the closing of Debt files.
Manage resource (Human, Financial and Equipment): Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s.
Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
Ensure capacity and development of staff.
Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
Manage discipline.
Provide job descriptions to subordiates.
Manage division leave matters.
