About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual for the position of Deputy Director: Finance in the Sekhukhune District. This vital role plays a significant part in ensuring the responsible management of public funds, which directly impacts the community’s well-being. By facilitating financial planning and budgeting, you will help create a sustainable financial environment that serves the needs of the district and its citizens. The position is based in the bustling Sekhukhune District, contributing to the financial health of the local government and enhancing public service delivery.
As a Deputy Director, you will be at the forefront of financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and procurement processes, ensuring that all financial activities align with legislative requirements. Your efforts will not only support the efficient use of resources but will also foster transparency and accountability in financial operations. This role is crucial in promoting a culture of responsible financial management within the public sector, ultimately benefiting the broader community.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is committed to promoting sound financial management and accountability within the government. Its mission encompasses the development and implementation of financial policies, guiding the effective allocation of resources to support the delivery of public services. Working within this department means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing fiscal responsibility, ensuring that funds are used efficiently and effectively for the benefit of all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Manage budget preparation and facilitate financial planning for the district.
- Provide comprehensive financial reporting and monitor cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
- Advise stakeholders on forecasting methods and tools.
- Oversee the procurement process, including planning and execution.
- Manage the bidding process and establish relevant committees.
- Design and implement inventory and asset management policies.
- Supervise revenue collection and monitor financial performance.
- Authorize salary transactions and oversee payroll management.
- Promote staff development and performance management within the team.
What You’ll Need
- Matric/Grade 12 and a degree at NQF level 07 in Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics.
- Five years of relevant experience in finance, with three years in a junior management role.
- Valid driver’s license (except for applicants with disabilities).
- Strong skills in strategic leadership, financial management, and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of public service acts, treasury regulations, and procurement procedures.
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 07 as recognised by SAQA in Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Supply Chain Management/ Logistics and Asset Management as recognised by SAQA.Five years’ relevant experience in Finance of which three (3) years must be at junior Management level (ASD).
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Knowledge Management, Problem solving and analysis, Customer focus, Communication.
Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks, 240 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.
Job Duties
Manage Budget: Facilitate the financial planning and budgeting for the district.Provide the district financial reporting, monitor cash flow and submit cash flow reports and plans as required.
Monitor compliance with financial prescripts.
Provide advice and guidance to role players on the use of forecasting methods and tools, Facilitate the roll-overs and virement process, Provide the district financial reporting.
Provide acquisition services: Compile procurement plan and facilitate the approval.
Manage the execution of the procurement plan.
Monitor and review the acquisition management activities.
Setting up the Bid Evaluation, Bid Adjudication and Bid Specification Committees and render a secretariat service to the relevant committees.
Oversee the biding process: by Compilation of bid documents and advertisements.
Publishing of bid documents, Receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents.
Processing of bid documents.
Manage the compilation of the list of prospective providers.
Compile terms of reference to invite service providers for an expression of interest.
Receive, evaluate and adjudicate expressions of interest.
Compile a database of approved suppliers.
Manage the sourcing of bids from the database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury.
Provide logistics and assets management services: Design and develop inventory and assets management policies processes and procedures.
Manage inventory and movable asset management services.
Manage district stores.
Manage district stock –taking services.
Inform guide and advice departmental employees on logistics and disposal management matters to promote correct implementation and sound logistics and disposal management practices.
Manage Revenue collection: Monitor the implementation of policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments, maintain policies and processes.
Monitor revenue collected and expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required.
Undertake revenue services by ensuring that cashier, banking, debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered.
Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedures.
Manage salaries, accounts and expenditure: Authorize all salaries transactions of the district.
Monitor the distribution of payroll and payslip and facilitate submission to Head Office, undertake expenditure management and accounting work as required to provide financial administration and accounting services (legers/journals, accounting and reporting (interim and annual financial statements).
Manage resource (Human, Financial and Equipment): Manage the component’s budget against its strategic objectives.
Coordinate budget monitoring, projecting & reporting expenditure.
Ensure that spending is maximized in line with strategic objective.
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 description to subordinates.
Manage division leave matters.