Director: Finance and Support

About

Manage provincial finance, supply chain management, budget, assets, properties, human resources, communications and IT support functions. Requires a B Degree in Financial Management or Accounting at NQF 7, five years’ relevant experience and five years in a middle or senior management position. Job grade: Level 13. Salary: An all-inclusive salary package R1 317 384 to R1 551 807 per annum per annum. Reference: HRMC 72/26/2. Duty station: Provincial Manager’s Office: North West.

How to apply

Submit online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or email financerecruitment@dha.gov.za. Applications must include a fully completed and signed New Z83 form, citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV with employment dates, job titles, duties, exit reasons and at least two contactable employment references; and relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Finances and Supply Chain Management (SCM) in an efficient and effective manner.
• Manage the provincial budget and monitor expenditure in line with financial requirements and the unit's objectives.
• Develop finance strategies and plans for the province.
• Procure goods and services in accordance with delegations.
• Ensure invoices received are properly checked for correctness and payment effected within 30 days of receipt.
• Ensure effective revenue collection and management.
• Ensure cash is banked and revenue is accounted for.
• Manage and oversee petty cash management.
• Ensure financial records are filed in the prescribed manner.
• Develop and implement an effective audit action plan to address both AGSA and Internal Audit findings and report on progress made in addressing any existing or potential audit findings.
• Attend and participate in Back-to-Basic and Audit Steering Committee meetings.
• Resolve and provide advice on all financial matters in the province.
• Ensure compliance to policies, standards, and guidelines in line with recognized financial provisions (i.e. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPP (Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, and the Modified Cash Standard (MCS).
• Manage the distribution of inventory and store operations, with an emphasis on vendor supply chain programs to provide lower cost of product.
• Manage and provide guidance to suppliers in distribution and supply chain initiatives.

Qualifications

• B Degree in Financial Management / Accounting at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA is required.
• 5 years’ experience in Financial Management and Support is required.
• 5 years in a Middle management / Senior management position is required.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge of the departmental Legislations and Prescripts.
• Knowledge and application of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge of Public Audit Act.
• Mandates from the government including cluster and Government Programme of Action.
• Knowledge of SCM and Asset / Fleet and Property management.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Legislations and Prescripts.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Weekend working hours will be required occasionally.
• Completion of the Senior Management Services Pre-entry Certificate upon appointment.
• Required skills and competencies: Strategic capability and leadership.