Assistant Director (Finance): Management and Financial Accounting (Oudtshoorn)

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate the rendering of an effective management and financial accounting service for the Region.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience; A valid Code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also Competencies Knowledge of the following: Financial Systems BAS, LOGIS, IMMS (Costing System), Electronic Purchasing System (EPS) or related systems; National and Provincial government rules, regulations and legislation pertaining to management and financial accounting; Management and financial accounting; Public Service administration and/ or Standard Chart of accounts and/or government accounting standards (GRAP); Labour relations and Public Service procedures. Skills in the following : Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Report writing and formulations skills; Well-developed interpersonal skills; Project management; Team and people orientated; Technical proficiency; Problem-solving and data analysis.
• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)
• Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• Knowledge of the following: Financial Systems BAS, LOGIS, IMMS (Costing System), Electronic Purchasing System (EPS) or related systems; National and Provincial government rules, regulations and legislation pertaining to management and financial accounting; Management and financial accounting; Public Service administration and/ or Standard Chart of accounts and/or government accounting standards (GRAP); Labour relations and Public Service procedures. Skills in the following : Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Report writing and formulations skills; Well-developed interpersonal skills; Project management; Team and people orientated; Technical proficiency; Problem-solving and data analysis.
• Remuneration R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)
• Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By Recommendation None. Key Performance Areas Supervision, performance management and discipline of subordinates; Coordinate an effective budget administration; Financial accounting function inclusive of revenue and expenditure control, payment voucher control, creditors, LOGIS Payments, journal transactions, cash and banking, revenue and receivables, form control and knowledge; Maintain a sound control environment with appropriate segregation of duties; Execute a wide variety of administrative functions related to the line functions in Finance; Perform leadership functions by advising and guiding subordinates, interpreting and application of Directives and
• None. Key Performance Areas Supervision, performance management and discipline of subordinates; Coordinate an effective budget administration; Financial accounting function inclusive of revenue and expenditure control, payment voucher control, creditors, LOGIS Payments, journal transactions, cash and banking, revenue and receivables, form control and knowledge; Maintain a sound control environment with appropriate segregation of duties; Execute a wide variety of administrative functions related to the line functions in Finance; Perform leadership functions by advising and guiding subordinates, interpreting and application of Directives and

Responsibilities

• Supervision, performance management and discipline of subordinates; Coordinate an effective budget administration; Financial accounting function inclusive of revenue and expenditure control, payment voucher control, creditors, LOGIS Payments, journal transactions, cash and banking, revenue and receivables, form control and knowledge; Maintain a sound control environment with appropriate segregation of duties; Execute a wide variety of administrative functions related to the line functions in Finance; Perform leadership functions by advising and guiding subordinates, interpreting and application of Directives and