ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL PLANNING
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD17/08/2026HO
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Head Office
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Circular
- No 36 of 2026
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Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management or Accounting. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ administrative experience in Financial Management environment. Knowledge: Constitutional of the Republic of South Africa, Basic Accounting System, Financial handbook, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Human Resources, Procurement Directives, Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Communication, Report writing, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal relations, Problem solving, Financial Management, Time Management, Driving.
Duties
Coordinate the implementation of financial strategic planning. Compile monthly management accounts. Provide support in conducting medium- and long-term financial planning in line with mid-term expenditure framework (MTEF) processes. Provide in year and annual reporting, Provide financial and operational information. Provide advice and guidance and input to policy. Manage resources of the Division.
Where to send your application
Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA). FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize
Enquiries
Mrs SD Mpanza Tel No: (033) 264 5412, Head Office
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.
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