About the Role
The Department of Provincial Treasury is seeking a Head of Department (HOD) to lead its financial management initiatives in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. This pivotal role is crucial for ensuring that sound financial practices are implemented throughout the province, ultimately fostering economic growth and stability within the community. As the Accounting Officer for the Provincial Treasury, the successful candidate will play a vital part in shaping budget processes, financial reporting, and governance, directly impacting the lives of residents in the region.
Emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in public service, this leadership position entails overseeing financial management practices that align with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The HOD will not only manage departmental finances but also provide strategic guidance to provincial departments and municipalities, ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively in serving the public.
About the Department
The Department of Provincial Treasury is tasked with the critical mission of promoting sound financial management and governance across all levels of provincial administration. It aims to enhance the capacity of government to deliver essential services while ensuring that public funds are utilized responsibly. Working within this department means contributing to the broader goals of financial sustainability and transparency in the South African public sector, making a meaningful difference in the lives of citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Establish and oversee sound financial management practices in line with PFMA and MFMA guidelines.
- Develop and implement effective Supply Chain Management, Asset and Liabilities Management strategies.
- Ensure credible financial governance and support services for provincial departments and public entities.
- Manage departmental financial services, including Internal Audit services and risk management.
- Provide administrative support and corporate management services to enhance operational efficiency.
- Foster a culture of accountability and integrity within the department.
What You’ll Need
- A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience at a senior management level.
- Proven strategic capability and leadership skills.
- Strong people management and empowerment abilities.
- Excellent communication and client orientation skills.
- Sensitivity to the political and strategic objectives of government.
- A solid understanding of project management practices and systems.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
An appropriate postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8), as recognized by SAQA.10 years’ experience at a senior management level.
Core and Process Competencies include: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovations, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication.
In addition, the incumbent will have to be sensitive to the political and strategic objectives of government.
The ideal candidate should have the following qualities: Strong thinking capability.
Ability to lead and align teams of senior professionals and analysts.
Strong research, sound networking and interpersonal skills.
Sound people management capabilities.
Good exposure to knowledge management ethos and practices.
Proven record of honesty and integrity as a professional / manager.
Good exposure to project management practices and systems.
Sensitivity to the political-administrative interface, and appreciation of the policy support role within a politically led executive decision-making process.
Job Duties
As an Accounting Officer for the Provincial Treasury, the incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions: Establish and oversee the provision of sound financial management practices in relation to credible budget processes, financial reporting, financial governance, liabilities control and accounting services, (PFMA).Establish and oversee the implementation of sound financial management practices (in relation to credible budget processes, financial reporting, financial governance, liabilities control and accounting services MFMA).
Develop and oversee the implementation of viable and sound Supply Chain Management, Asset and Liabilities Management.
Establish and oversee the provision of credible, effective financial governance and support services to provincial departments, public entities and Municipalities (PFMA, MFMA).
Oversee the institutionalising and implementation of effective corporate management and administration services.
Oversee the management of departmental sound financial management services.
Oversee the implementation and provision of Internal Audit services.
Oversee the implementation of risk, ethics and integrity management services.
Oversee the provision of administrative support services.
This is a contract post and the successful candidate will be required to enter into a five-years’ employment contract and a performance agreement with the Executive Authority.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment and security clearance.
