Chief Director: Financial Management

Chief Director: Financial Management
Reference: (Ref. 65804/20)
Start Date: 15 Apr 2010
Expiry Date: 30 Apr 2010

Company: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Location: South Africa - Gauteng - Pretoria
Industry: Government and Public Sector
Salary Range: From 790953.00 to 0.00 ANNUALLY SPECIFIED
Monitor the implementation of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, in accordance with the Departmental Implementation Plan. Job Description

Chief Director: Financial Management

Total salary package: R790 953 per annum. This all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract

(Ref. 65804/20)

Requirements:

* Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
* A CA/MBA qualification and registration as a Public Sector Financial Officer/CMA/CIA would be added advantages
* A valid Code 08 driver's licence.


Competencies:

* Sound knowledge of the Planning Framework for Government
* Strategic capabilities and leadership
* Project management skills
* Advanced financial management
* Analytical skills
* High-level negotiation skills
* Good communication skills (verbal and written)
* The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Client orientation/customer focus
* People management and empowerment.


Duties:

* Monitor the implementation of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, in accordance with the Departmental Implementation Plan
* Prepare and manage the budget process of the Department in line with MTEF guidelines issued by National Treasury
* Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with governmental prescripts
* Generally manage the financial and accounting aspects of the Department to comply with the Governmental Regulatory Framework
* Assist the CFO in the discharge of the responsibility of the CFO
* Manage the audit process, with the intention of obtaining positive audit reports
* Execute all the responsibilities delegated by the accounting officer in terms of sections 38 to 43 of the PFMA
* Advise Senior Management on financial matters and financial consequences of draft policies, including strategic planning issues
* Provide timely and accurate financial and operational information necessary for strategic decision-making
* Play a catalytic role in better harnessing technology tools to assist in the delivery of transaction processing activities and the production of management information
* Oversee the procurement of goods and services of the Department, in line with Supply Chain Management
* Identify opportunities for cost saving, efficiency and effectiveness gains.


Enquiries: Mr W Sibiya, tel. (012) 351-1323.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

All appointments will be subject to a process of security clearance and qualification verification.


Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment process.


Applications must be submitted via a signed Z83 form, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Should you not comply with this, your application may not be considered.


Enquiries related to the application process should be directed to Genevieve Mohamed at Human Communications, tel. (011) 807-3260.


Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: Human Communications, PO Box 1793, Rivonia 2128 or hand-deliver to: 3 Autumn Road, Rivonia 2128 or fax to: 086 619 7692. Alternatively, e-mail to: genevieve2@humancommunications.co.za

Closing date: 30 April 2010.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.