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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Government Communication and Information System

Reference number: 3/1/5/1-26/15
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (an all-inclusive package), of which 70% will be basic salary and 30% may be structured according to an individual’s needs.
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

Requirements

An appropriate bachelor’s degree NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in the field of Financial Management with a minimum of Five (5) years’ experience at Senior Management Service level in financial management environment. Advanced financial analytical skills and innovativeness. Strong financial management, asset management and supply chain management acumen (SCM). Strong managerial and communication skills (written and verbal). Thorough knowledge of Financial Management and Supply Chain Management Prescripts in the Public Service.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of sound financial, supply chain management to enable Departmental Management to make informed decisions. He/she will ensure an effective budget (MTEF adjusted and compiled), and the preparation of interim financial and unquafied annual financial statements. Maintaining an effective Supply Management System. Ensuring proper maintenance of systems of internal control, cash management, liabilities management and expenditure and revenue management. Identifying, managing and implementing risk and risk mitigation plans for the achievement of GCIS objectives. Furthermore, the incumbent will ensure overall management and control of the Chief-Directorate, Financial Management. Providing strategic advice to the Department in respect of Financial Management. Overseeing the budgeting and expenditure monitoring processes. Presenting the monthly financial reports to the Budget Committee and the Executive Committee. Ensuring the timeous submission of the Government Communication and Information System’s financial documentation to the National Treasury. Providing professional financial advice to the line function managers. Ensuring full compliance to the PFMA, SCM Regulations, Treasury Regulations and all the relevant Acts relating to Auxiliary Services. The applicant must have Strong Financial and Human Resource Management skills. Ability to identify and review strategic risks, oversee and manage the implementation of mitigation plans. Participate in the audit planning process and manage responses to audit queries. Ensure implementation of audit recommendations as outlined in the intervention/action plans. In-depth knowledge of policy formulation, implementation and monitoring. Process Competencies: Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication. Competencies: Strategic leadership and capability; Financial management; Risk management; Corporate governance; Extensive knowledge of the Government Communication Policy; the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996; the Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations; Public Administration Management Act of 2014; the Public Finance Management Act of 1999; and other relevant prescripts applicable in the communication sector, in the Public Service and for the entities reporting to the GCIS. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Where to send your application

Applicants must submit their applications via the link http://erecruitment.gcis.gov.za or hand deliver applications to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria.

Enquiries

Mr Paul Kwerane Tel No: (012) 473 0407

Note

It is a prerequisite for candidates to have the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme certificate to be eligible for appointment. For further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course, visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. The successful candidate must disclose to the Minister particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign the employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty as well as sign a performance agreement with the Director-General within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript. Note: Suitably qualified People with disabilities will be given preference regardless of Race or Gender.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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