Deputy Director: Financial Administration REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/43/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

In brief

**Overview** This document details the role of Deputy Director: Financial Administration, with reference number 22/1/3/6/3/43/2026, at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The department's mission is to strengthen cooperation among all spheres of government, support and build the capacity of local governance institutions, and facilitate and coordinate stakeholder engagement in pursuit of people-centred, accelerated service delivery. This is a full-time position within the Finance / Accounting / Audit field, located in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be required to manage a comprehensive payment administration system for the Department, with the following key responsibilities: * Manage the financial control processes of the Department. * Manage the payment and recording of financial obligations of the Department. * Administer credit management service. * Attend to financial administration queries/enquiries. * Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery. * Manage resources of the Sub-directorate. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management as recognised by SAQA. * 3 years junior management experience in a financial management environment. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required:** * **Knowledge of:** Policy analysis and development; Financial Management; Treasury Regulations; PFMA; Public Service Act and regulations. * **Skills in:** Presentation; Team development; Decision making; Problem solving; Organising and co-ordinating meetings; Policy development; Analysing; Report writing; Project Management; Financial management. * **Abilities:** To perform under pressure; To work independently. * **Communication:** Good Communication skills (written and verbal) with other Government Departments, Private Sector Organisations, Staff and Management. * **Computer literacy in:** Ms Word; PowerPoint and Ms Excel. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management and at least three years of junior management experience in a financial management environment. They must hold a valid driver’s licence and possess essential knowledge of financial management, treasury regulations, PFMA, Public Service Act, and policy development. Key skills required include presentation, team development, decision-making, problem-solving, organising meetings, analysis, report writing, and project management. The successful applicant must also demonstrate the ability to perform under pressure, work independently, and have good written and verbal communication skills across various stakeholders, along with computer literacy in Ms Word, PowerPoint, and Ms Excel. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-financial-administration-ref-no-22-1-3-6-3-43-2026-kwazulu-natal-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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