DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Department of Health

Directorate: Finance

Reference number: HGHD07/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11)
Centre: Harry Gwala Health District Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 29 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in B.Com Accounting, National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting or Bachelor of Business Administration as recognized by South African Qualification Authority Plus 3 years Managerial Experience in Finance Management. Unendorsed valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, Behavioural Attributes And Competencies Required: South African Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations 2016, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Batho Pele. Financial Management, Conflict management, Project Management, Organisational, Influencing, Analytical, Motivational, Presentation Computer literacy e.g. MS Office suite, Facilitation, Interpersonal relations, Time management, Planning, Negotiation Communication – written and oral, Report writing, Problem solving, Change management, Decision making, Self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, Independent, Trustworthiness, Honesty, Accountability, Commitment to excellence, Continuous learning, Amenable to change, Cultural awareness, Innovative, Confidentiality, Pro-active, Reliability, Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism, Working under pressure.

Duties

Ensure that the budget is aligned to the Departmental Strategic Plans, Hospital and Clinics business plans, monitor and interpret cash flows and report on financial projections to Hospital Management and other relevant Management officials within the Department. Ensure proper responsibility for the management, safeguarding and maintenance of assets and liabilities of the Hospital and Clinics. Take effective and appropriate steps to ensure maximum collection of revenue due to Hospital and Clinics. Implement and manage and efficient, cost effective and integrated Supply Chain Management throughout the Hospital and Clinics. Monitor and manage the use of budget allocated to the Hospitals and Clinics and ensure that financial regulations/procedures and proper internal controls are in place and adhered to at all times. Ensure appropriate management and utilization of resources allocated to the component.

Where to send your application

All documents must be posted for: Attention: Mr. Z.N Dotyeni, Harry Gwala Health District Office, Private Bag X502, Ixopo, 3276 OR Dropped off in the applications box of Harry Gwala Health District Office, No.1 Northway Drive, Morningside, Ixopo, 3276. Email: For online applications please send application to harrygwaladistricthealth.jobApp@kznhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

All enquiries must be directed to Mrs. B.A Mkhize: District Director Tel No: (039) 834 1301.

Note

An application for employment Form (Z83) must be fully completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za.Updated Curriculum Vitae and clearly indicating job title/rank of previous employment as well as roles and responsibilities performed. Certified Copies of the following documents not to be included in the application: NB will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates on or before interview day. Identity Document, Relevant Educational Qualifications, registration with Health Professional Body. 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. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref HGHD 07/2026. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Please also note that the selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. And only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome of interview. Due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims covering transport fees to the interview venue. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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