DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Department of Health
Directorate: Financial Administration and Accounting Services
- Reference number
- REFS/056927
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
- Centre
- Head Office
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Circular
- No 38 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management / Financial Accounting. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Accounting, of which 3 years must be at ASD level. Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the department Strategy. Knowledge of the procurement policy and procedures. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management Knowledge of BAS. Skills: Communication. Computer literacy. Analytical, presentation, report writing and interpersonal skills. Planning, Organizing, Leadership, and Negotiation skills. Attributes: Decisive. Credible. Motivating.
Duties
Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments. Develop and maintain financial accounting policies and processes. Monitor revenue collected and expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedures. Ensure that cashier, banking, debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered. Ensure that payment for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed. Provide financial administration and accounting services (ledgers/journals, accounting and reporting (interim and annual financial statements). Maintain discipline. Manage performance and development. Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Plan and allocate work. Perform quality control of work delivered by employees. Provide functional technical advice and guidance.
Where to send your application
Applicants should quote the relevant reference number and submit through the following email address TMRH.Vacancies@gauteng.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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