Deputy Director: Finance
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Location
- East London, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R932 292 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Directorate: Quality Assurance and Administration within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, identified by reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/252. The position is based in Eastern Cape (East London) and offers an annual salary of R932,292 (Level 11), structured as an all-inclusive package in accordance with MMS rules. The department's Employment Equity targets for this position include Coloured, Indian and White Males, African, Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. **What you will do** * Manage financial accounting functions for the Chief Directorate. * Submit monthly and annual financial statement inputs. * Manage external and internal audits. * Manage the suspense account. * Manage the reconciliation of financial compensation payments. * Conduct financial reporting, including interest receivables and land purchase advance payments. * Manage the Chief Directorate budget. * Manage, coordinate, and prepare inputs for Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates (AE), and Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE). * Ensure that all Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) items are allocated with funds as per approved Demand Management Plan (DMP). * Authorise household payment instructions. * Coordinate financial analysis, including preparation and submission of reports, such as In-Year Monitoring (IYM) reports and management reports. * Promote adherence to government policy and overall financial function. * Provide project financial support. * Manage the financial performance of projects (e.g., monitoring expenditure, variation orders, contractual obligations, and accounts payables according to Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations). * Project of project expenditure summary reports. * Manage identified risks and incorporate specific activities to overcome or reduce them. * Provide supply chain client relations management. * Coordinate and consolidate demand management plans and procurement plan inputs as per issued instructions. * Manage the processing of purchase requisition files upon receipt to supply chain management in accordance with the relevant prescripts. * Manage activities related to assets, stationery, and facility management in line with the relevant prescripts. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 Certificate. * National Diploma in Financial Management / Financial Accounting or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6). * Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in the finance environment. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Job related knowledge:** * Financial policies, procedures, and prescripts. * Financial systems, including Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). * Budgeting. * Strategic planning. * Human resources management. * Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). * **Job related skills:** * Analytical thinking. * Communication (verbal and written). * Computer literacy. * Report writing ability. * Problem solving. * Negotiation and conflict resolution. * Strategic capacities and leadership. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a financially astute professional holding a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management, Financial Accounting, or a related equivalent qualification. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience at a junior management level within a finance environment and possess a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of financial policies, systems (BAS, LOGIS), budgeting, strategic planning, human resources management, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Essential skills include analytical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, computer literacy, report writing, problem-solving, negotiation, conflict resolution, strategic capabilities, and leadership. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-7#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-252 Source: govpage
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