About the Role
The National Treasury is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual for the position of Deputy Director: PFM Donor Mobilisation, located in Pretoria. This pivotal role is designed for someone who is committed to enhancing public financial management through capacity building strategies. By contributing to the development and implementation of these strategies, you will play a crucial role in strengthening the financial systems that serve our communities across South Africa.
In this role, you will be at the heart of policy development and stakeholder engagement, working closely with various government departments and development partners. Your efforts will directly impact the effectiveness of public service delivery, ensuring that resources are managed efficiently and effectively, which is essential for the growth and development of our nation.
About the Department
The National Treasury is responsible for overseeing the financial management of the South African government, promoting sound financial practices, and ensuring that public funds are used effectively to support national priorities. The department’s mission is to enhance the capacity of government institutions, enabling them to deliver services that meet the needs of citizens. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to transparency, accountability, and the responsible management of public resources.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a government-wide Capacity Building Strategy for Public Financial Management (PFM), internal audit, and risk management.
- Assist in developing competency frameworks, occupational profiles, and learning frameworks related to PFM and risk management.
- Coordinate and harmonize various capacity building programs in PFM, internal audit, and risk management.
- Prepare and present periodic narrative and financial progress reports on capacity building initiatives.
- Assess existing PFM capacity across government and participate in developing tailored solutions for improvement.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement forums and collaborate with various institutions to identify training needs.
- Support the management of donor-funded programs, ensuring compliance with financial agreements and effective procurement processes.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of capacity building programs and recommend improvements as necessary.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of Grade 12 and a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Administration, Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Economics, Internal Audit, or Risk Management.
- A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in any of the above fields is advantageous.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience, including 2 years at Assistant Director level or equivalent in public finance management.
- Knowledge and experience in managing capacity building projects related to PFM, internal audit, or risk management.
- Experience in managing donor-funded programs will be beneficial.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the application instructions below.
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Requirements
A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Public Administration or Management or Financial Management or Accounting or Economics or Internal Audit or Risk Management.Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the above disciplines is an added advantage.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience, of which 2 years should be at Assistant Director level or equivalent, obtained in public finance management.
Knowledge and experience in managing projects related to capacity building & training on public finance management, internal audit or risk management.
Experience in the management of donor funded programmes will be an added advantage.
Job Duties
Policy Development: Contribute towards the development and maintenance of a government wide Capacity Building Strategy for PFM, internal audit and risk management.Assist and support the development and maintenance of competency frameworks, occupational profiles and learning frameworks for PFM, internal audit and risk management.
Support the consultative processes in developing strategies and frameworks among relevant stakeholders.
Implementation: Contribute towards the coordination and harmonization of various PFM, internal audit and risk management related capacity building programmes.
Prepare periodic narrative progress reports and financial reports in relation to capacity building programmes.
Contribute towards assessing existing PFM, internal audit and risk management related capacity in the whole of Government.
Participate in the analysis of PFM, internal audit and risk management related capacity assessment results and contribute towards the development of appropriate capacity building solutions.
Support the development and maintenance of PFM, internal audit and risk management related qualifications and curricula.
Monitor implementation of the strategies and frameworks and recommend corrective action and improvements to the national capacity building strategy and models for PFM, internal audit and risk management.
Develop and maintain appropriate knowledge management systems.
Stakeholder Management: Effective facilitation of Stakeholder Engagement Forums to advance CDS implementation, through NT Capacity Building Steering Committees, Donor Coordination Forums and Consultation Sessions with relevant stakeholders.
Engage with other NT Divisions on capacity building initiatives to ensure streamlining and synergies between programmes.
Support and participate in ongoing consultation with development partners and Government Institutions to address training needs and organisational constraints.
Support and participate in meetings between DPSA, National School of Government, SETA’s, Higher Education Institutions, private sector training providers and relevant bodies in respect of PFM, internal audit and risk management training.
Management of Donor Funded Programmes: Support the management of capacity building programmes funded by international and local development partners in line with financial agreements.
Facilitate the procurement and appointment of service providers for PFM capacity development projects in line with prescribed Supply Chain Management processes and procedures.
Ensure effective financial administration of programmes.
Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness.
Conduct field visits to coordinate and monitor field level processes of the project action plan in consultation with stakeholders.
Contribute towards resource mobilization aimed at PFM, internal audit and risk management related Capacity Building.
