Deputy Director: Financial Administration

In brief

**Overview** This position is for a Chief Directorate: Financial Management within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs, specifically located in the Directorate: Financial Accounting. It is a senior role at Level 11, offering an all-inclusive remuneration package of R932 292 per annum, structured in accordance with Middle Management Services rules. The role is based in Pietermaritzburg and involves managing the department's comprehensive payment administration system and financial control processes. **What you will do** * 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)** * NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management as recognised by SAQA. * 3 years junior management experience in a financial management environment. * Valid driver’s licence. * **Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required:** * Policy analysis and development * Financial Management * Treasury Regulations * PFMA * Public Service Act and regulations * Presentation skills * Team development * Decision making * Problem solving * Organising and co-ordinating meetings * Policy development * Analysing * Report writing * Project Management * Ability to perform under pressure * Ability to work independently * 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 is an experienced finance professional with an NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management and at least three years of junior management experience within a financial management environment. They should possess a strong foundational knowledge of public sector financial governance, including Treasury Regulations, PFMA, and the Public Service Act. Essential skills include policy analysis, project management, report writing, and advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite. The candidate must also demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal), decision-making, problem-solving, and team development abilities, alongside the capacity to work independently and under pressure. A valid driver’s licence is mandatory. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-vacancies-2#spani-ref-22-1-3-6-3-43-2026-fm Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.
• 3 posts available.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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