DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Ehlanzeni South District Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/13
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Ehlanzeni South District
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management or related field. A minimum 3 years related experience in Financial Accounting at Assistant Director level. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge and understanding on human resource management legislation, policies, practices and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Guidelines. Knowledge of public service anti- corruption strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Knowledge of administrative clerical procedures and systems. Understanding of departmental policies and procedures, government financial systems, principles and practice of financial accounting. Understanding of framework for managing performance information. Knowledge of business strategy transaction and alignment. Problem solving and analysis. People diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Excellent communication skill (both verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct. A valid driver's license.

Duties

Manage the financial revenue, expenditure management, supply chain management and accounting in the district. Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. Develop and maintain policies and processes. Monitor revenue collected, expenditure incurred, submits reports and plans as required. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedure. Undertake revenue, expenditure management and accounting work as required. Revenue management-Ensure that cashier, banking, debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered. Expenditure management-Ensure that payment for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed. Accounting-To provides financial administration and accounting services (legal/journals, accounting and reporting, interim and annual financial statements). Manage the sub-directorate revenue, expenditure management and accounting. Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development. Undertake Human Resource 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. Procurement and asset management for the Directorate. Planning and allocate work, Quality control of work delivered by employees. Conduct strategic tariff determination assessments, utilising macroeconomic variables to design sustainable, legally compliant pricing structures for cluster services. Functional technical advice and guidance.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. MH Sekoma 013 759 4000

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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