Assistant Director: Budget

About

Level 9 budget-management role supporting provincial planning, budgeting, reporting and implementation of financial prescripts. Requires Grade 12, an NQF 6 financial qualification, three years’ budget-management experience and a driver’s licence. Job grade: Level 09 Salary: R487 197 per annum Reference: 2026/COGHSTA/49 Duty station: Mbombela (Head Office)

How to apply

Apply online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Submit the new signed Z83 form and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

Responsibilities

• To provide support during the implementation of the provincial planning and budgeting process by providing advice, guidance and training to client departments on the provincial budget process, budget formats and budget reforms.
• To support the implementation of the provincial reporting process by providing advice, guidance and training to client departments on the reporting requirements and formats in line with applicable prescripts.
• To support the provision of technical assistance to the provincial treasury and client departments throughout the budgeting cycle, which entails formulation of departments’ proposals of MTEF and adjustments budgets; treasury’s review of budget proposals; evaluation of departments’ budget proposals;
• To support the provision of guidance on the implementation of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the Division of Revenue Act.

Qualifications

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Financial Management / Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Economics / Finance or any relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 03 years’ functional experience in budget management.
• Experience in BAS is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations, Modified Cash Standards (MCS) Financial reporting frameworks applicable to government institutions, Budget and expenditure management, Risk management and internal control systems and Audit processes.
• A Valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies: Ability to manage and develop staff; Excellent computer literacy skills in (Microsoft Office (especially), Ms Word, Excel, etc.); Extensive knowledge of EPS, LOGIS and BAS with sound knowledge of applicable policies (PFM, Treasury Instructions and HRM); Good written and comm