About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a dedicated Deputy Director: Financial Administration to join its team in Pietermaritzburg. This vital role plays a crucial part in managing the department’s comprehensive payment administration system, ensuring that financial processes are handled efficiently and effectively. By joining this team, you will contribute to the financial stewardship of public resources, helping to uphold the integrity and transparency of the government’s operations in South Africa.
In this position, you will engage with various stakeholders, including other government departments and private sector organizations, to ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies. Your efforts will directly impact the community by promoting sound financial management practices that foster trust and accountability within public service.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is committed to managing the financial resources of the government with utmost integrity and transparency. Its mandate includes the development and implementation of policies that govern financial management across all sectors of public service. Working within this department means being part of a team that plays a critical role in maintaining the country’s economic stability and ensuring that public funds are utilized effectively for the benefit of all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the department’s payment administration system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and policy development to support strategic decision-making.
- Facilitate meetings and coordinate efforts with various stakeholders to promote collaborative financial management practices.
- Maintain and enhance financial management frameworks in line with relevant legislation, such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Develop and deliver presentations to communicate financial data and insights to both internal and external audiences.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 3 years of junior management experience in a financial management environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial management principles, Treasury Regulations, and the Public Service Act.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- A valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management as recognised by SAQA coupled with 3 years junior management experience in a financial management environment and a valid driver’s licence.Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have knowledge of:- Policy analysis and development; Financial Management; Treasury Regulations; PFMA; Public Service Act and regulations; Presentation skills; Team development; Decision making; Problem solving; Organising and co-ordinating meetings; Policy development; Analysing; Report writing; Project Management; Financial management; Ability to perform under pressure; Ability to work independently; Good Communication skills (written and verbal) with other Government Departments, Private Sector Organisations, Staff and Management; Computer literacy in Ms Word; PowerPoint and Ms Excel.
