About the Role
The Government Printing Works (GPW) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Deputy Director: Costing and Pricing to join its team in Pretoria. This pivotal role is not just about managing numbers; it’s about ensuring that the resources allocated to public service are used efficiently and effectively. By developing and implementing a robust costing and pricing system, you will directly contribute to the financial health of government projects, impacting the quality of services delivered to the community.
In this role, you will oversee the sourcing and verification of pricing information, ensuring that your department operates within the guidelines set forth by the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Your expertise will help create and maintain comprehensive databases related to costing and selling prices, ultimately fostering transparency and accountability. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the public service sector and help enhance the value derived from government spending.
About the Department
The Government Printing Works plays a crucial role in the South African public service landscape by providing essential printing services and documentation that support government operations. Its mandate revolves around ensuring that all printing needs of government departments are met with efficiency and precision. Working within this department means being part of a team that prioritizes integrity, accountability, and service excellence. Your role will contribute to the overall mission of promoting transparency and good governance within the public sector.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive costing and pricing system.
- Oversee the collection and verification of pricing data and unit costs.
- Ensure compliance with regulations regarding pricing strategies.
- Maintain databases for accurate costing and selling prices.
- Provide strategic advice to staff on competitive pricing.
- Manage the monitoring and reporting on costing and pricing for materials.
- Conduct analysis of work performed and ensure proper job closure.
- Evaluate departmental profitability and provide insights on cost management.
- Monitor and ensure the effective use of equipment and resources.
- Support the training and development of team members.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a Degree (NQF level 7) in Cost and Management Accounting or B Com Finance majoring in Costing.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in a Costing and Pricing, Estimation, or Accounting environment.
- Thorough knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework and relevant financial legislation.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong understanding of public service policies, procedures, and financial regulations.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions provided below.
Requirements
A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Cost and Management Accounting or B Com Finance majored with Costing.A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in Costing and Pricing/Estimation/Accounting environment.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations, prescripts, cost accounting and business practices.
Other: Valid Drivers licence.
Knowledge and understanding of public service policies and procedures.
Understand the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act.
Job Duties
Develop, implement and maintain costing and pricing system.Oversee and gather sourcing and verification of pricing information/data and unit costs.
Ensure the creation and maintenance of data accumulation and reporting systems in relation to policies, work in progress, standard cost and selling price: Provide advice to staff members on pricing strategies and ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations relating to the proposal requirements.
Maintain accurate information/data in cost and selling prices databases.
Offer pricing strategies making cost proposals more competitive and cost efficient.
Manage, monitor and report on costing and pricing of materials: Manage cost proposal modifications.
Collect cost and pricing data for bids including in- country data, market data for cost line items and provide reports.
Develop templates and other proposal forms.
Manage/ Conduct work centre rates calculations: Ensure the receipt of GPW budget per cost centre and planning of the recovery rate.
Ensure the utilisation of the number of hours available for production against the cost centres .
Allocate other indirect and variable cost to cost centres on the absorption key.
Manage the total manufacturing cost including indirect cost.
Ensure the analysis of performed work and job ticket closure: Manage/ Conduct and analyse the labour utilisation, raw materials consumption, efficiencies and adherence to processes.
Close jobs as finished goods at the manufacturing completion.
Ensure the delivery of other completed jobs to customers Ensure the analysis of the department’s profitability for revenue versa via cost of sales: Ensure the quarterly analysis of standard stock cost versa via selling prices to determine if the department is making profits.
Ensure the analysis of the purchase price variance report to update the inventory and standard cost.
Provide managerial activities: Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment.
Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates.
Ensure capacity building and training of staff.
Develop job descriptions for subordinates.
Implement workplace discipline.
Effective management of sub-ordinates’ leaves.
Allocate work.
