This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Department of Agriculture
Branch: Office of the Director-General
- Reference number
- 3/3/1/47/2026
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS).
- Centre
- Gauteng: Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Grade 12 Certificate. Bachelor’s Degree or advanced Diploma in Financial Management / Management Accounting / Accounting / Commerce (NQF 7). Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial (SMS) level in the finance field. Job-Related Knowledge: Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of the following: Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA). Knowledge of corporate governance issues. Knowledge of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Knowledge of Public Service environment. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Job Related Skills: Leadership skills. Computer skills. Management skills. Project Management skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Conflict resolution skills. Excellent facilitation skills. Public speaking skills/Presentation skills. Negotiating skills. Ability to work under pressure. Meeting deadline. A Valid driver’s license.
Duties
Oversee the provision of effective and sound financial management in the Department. Ensure compliance to financial management standards by adhering to policies and guidelines. Manage bookkeeping activities for all accounts to ensure transparency and accountability. Monitor the payables, receivables, and lease management functions to ensure credibility of processes. Administer the administration of the salary and payroll function of the department to ensure timely payments. Manage financial legislative reporting. Manage the budget performance services. Manage budget performance. Provide financial performance. Manage state of expenditure. Manage the legislative reporting. Provide management accounting services. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles. Manage the departmental budget. Manage financial systems. Conduct financial analysis. Ensure and oversee effective governance and compliance pertaining to financial management. Provide leadership and direction with regards to the identification of policy gaps and determination of policy goals. Oversee the development and effective implementation of financial management policies, processes, procedures, standards, systems and practices. Ensure good governance in line with treasury guidelines and regulations and the PFMA. Monitor compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements. Ensure the development and implementation of risk management frameworks, standards and practices. Provide leadership, direction, advice and support. Ensure the development of financial management strategic objectives. Assist the Accounting Officer in discharging his/her responsibilities. Advise senior management on financial matters and financial consequences of draft policies including strategic planning issues. Ensure the provision of timely and accurate financial and operational information necessary for strategic decision-making. Liaise with relevant role-players in the financial environment regarding transversal financial matters. Oversee the management of the resources of the Chief Directorate. Interpret the Branch's business strategy, with special reference to how priority projects should be resourced and delivered, in respect of the Chief Directorate. Lead the Chief Directorate in relation to the implementation of policy priorities. Ensure that priority targets are realised by respective Directorates, and monitor, evaluate and report on progress. Manage the efficiency and effectiveness of the Chief Directorate, to ensure the achievement of set targets of the Directorates, while reporting on value for money in this regard. Develop systems and procedures to enable delivery of services by the Directorates. Define processes required for the delivery of sets targets. Take responsibility for the delivery of strategic outcomes as outlined in the estimates of national expenditure. Ensure implementation of Service Level Agreements with Provincial Departments of Agriculture and relevant State-Owned Entities. Take responsibility for coordination and communication in relation to the functions of the Chief Directorate. Create an enabling environment, including ensuring soliciting resources as needed in support of the Directorates, for achievement of their targets. Take responsibility for the development of annual business plans. Ensure the management and development of Human Resources.
Where to send your application
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email CDFMrecruit47@nda.gov.za OTHER POST
Enquiries
Ms K Kgang Tel No: (012) 319 7194
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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