About the Role
The Department of Education is seeking a dedicated professional for the position of Deputy Director: Accounting Services, based at its Head Office in the vibrant city of Pietermaritzburg. In this essential role, you will play a key part in ensuring the financial integrity and efficiency of the department’s operations. The responsibilities you undertake will directly impact the quality of education delivered to communities, making this position crucial for advancing public service in South Africa.
As a Deputy Director, you will manage a range of accounting services including bookkeeping, creditors management, and financial systems control. Your expertise will help develop policies that improve service delivery and ensure that resources are effectively managed within the Sub-Directorate. Your contributions will ultimately help shape the educational landscape of the region, enhancing the lives of countless learners.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to providing quality education throughout South Africa. Its mission is to promote and facilitate educational development, ensuring access to high standards of learning for all citizens. By joining this department, you will be part of a team committed to improving education and empowering future generations. Your work will hold significance as it directly influences educational outcomes and opportunities for all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee and manage bookkeeping services for the department
- Facilitate effective creditors management
- Manage payroll, voucher processing, and loss control
- Render financial systems control services
- Oversee banking and tax services
- Develop and implement policies aimed at enhancing service delivery
- Manage the resources and operations of the Sub-Directorate
What You’ll Need
- A relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, Auditing, Business Management, or Administration
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Financial Accounting at a junior management level
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software packages
- A valid driver’s license
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
A NQF Level 7 relevant qualification in Accounting/ Financial Management/ Commerce/ Auditing/ Business Management/ Administration plus 3 years relevant experience in Financial Accounting at junior management (ASD) level.Proficiency in relevant word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages.
Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
Job Duties
Manage bookkeeping services.Facilitate Creditors Management and manage voucher, payroll and loss control.
Render Financial Systems Control services.
Mange Banking and Tax services.
Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery.
Manage the resources of the Sub-Directorate.
ENQUIRES : Ms N Orrie Tel No: (033) 355 5432
