About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a Chief Financial Officer based in Pretoria, Gauteng. This pivotal role is crucial for ensuring that the department’s financial operations align with strategic objectives, ultimately contributing to the effective delivery of public services to the community. As the Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee supply chain management, budget performance, and governance, ensuring that financial resources are managed responsibly and transparently. Your expertise will not only bolster the financial integrity of the department but will also enhance the public trust in government operations.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of decision-making processes that affect the financial health of the department. By managing contracts, logistics, and asset management, you will play a significant part in shaping the way financial strategies are implemented. The impact of your work resonates throughout the community, as it supports the efficient allocation of resources that ultimately benefit the citizens of South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is dedicated to promoting effective financial management across various government sectors. Its core mission revolves around ensuring fiscal responsibility and enhancing public service delivery through sound financial practices. Working in this department means being part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and transparency, contributing to the overarching goal of improving the lives of South Africans.
The department’s work is vital in shaping economic policies and financial regulations that govern public spending. Employees are given the opportunity to influence significant financial decisions, ensuring that public funds are utilized in the most effective manner to address community needs and priorities.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and provide supply chain management services for the department.
- Develop and oversee the demand management plan and acquisition services.
- Handle logistics, assets, and contract management to ensure efficiency.
- Establish and maintain internal procedures and control measures.
- Contribute to the financial aspects of the department’s strategic planning process.
- Compile delegations of authority regarding financial and procurement matters.
- Monitor and oversee the collection of departmental revenue.
- Ensure good audit outcomes and respond to queries from the Auditor-General and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate the compilation of accurate annual financial statements in compliance with applicable standards.
- Support and manage budget performance and provide financial and administrative assistance.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 Certificate and a minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 in Financial Management or a related field.
- A Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) is required prior to appointment.
- At least 8 years of experience in a senior managerial position related to financial management.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial administration, financial accounting, and supply chain management.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP) and public sector budget reform processes.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to [email protected].
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 in Financial Management including Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Supply Chain Management / Public Finance as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior managerial position.
Must demonstrate high level of competency in financial administration, financial accounting and supply chain management.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job related knowledge: Knowledge and experience in Generally Recognise Accounting Principles (GRAP) and modified cash standards.
Knowledge of the public sector budget reform process.
Ability to effectively manage alignment of budget with priority programmes of service delivery.
Ability to act as change agent and manage in accordance with the strategic vision and objective of the Department.
Knowledge of financial management in relation to the regulatory framework for the Public Service e.
g Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
Understand the Constitutional mandate and key priorities of the Department.
Cash flow forecasting.
Job related skills: Communication skills (both verbal and written) and Negotiation, Monitoring and evaluation, Coordination and facilitation, Financial analysis, Risk management, Problem solving with Financial and supply chain legal framework, Project management, Change management, Excellent people management.
Personal Attributes: Departmental empowerment on Financial and Supply Chain requirements, Integrity, Ethical and empathetic leadership, Good interpersonal relations, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Ability to work in a team and independently, Strong character, Problem solving and analysis, decisive decision making, client orientation and customer focus, Proactive Communication with all stakeholders, Good financial judgement.
Job Duties
Manage and render supply chain management services.Manage demand management plan and acquisition services.
Manage logistics, assets and contract management.
Ensure that internal procedures and control measures are in place.
Provide advice and contribute towards the financial aspects of the strategic planning process of the Department.
Compile delegations of authority in respect of financial and procurement matters.
Provide inputs into the formulation of the medium-term objectives, policies, and strategies in support of the strategic and operational plans of the Department.
Monitor and oversee the collection of revenue by the Department.
Manage governance and assurance management services.
Provide timely and accurate financial and operational information necessary for strategic decision making to all Branches and exercise oversight into programme performance.
Compilation of accurate annual financial statement and timeous submission in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements.
Good audit outcomes.
Responsiveness towards queries from Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Parliament and Audit Committees.
Ensure effective management 45 and implementation of good corporate governance in the Department.
Manage the budget performance services.
Manage budget performance.
Provide financial performance.
Manage state of expenditure.
Provide financial and administrative support.
Render office service support.
Provide supply chain support.
Facilitate, coordinate and administer projects.
