Assistant Director: Contract Administration
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R487 197 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an editorial assistant role for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: YOUTH GRADUATES AND CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. The position is based in Cape Town and offers an annual salary of R487 197. The reference code for this role is CFO-CT17/2026. **What you will do** * Facilitate the development and review of the annual and medium-term expenditure framework budgets. * Support the development and review of financial plans in line with the operational plans. * Provide all contract administration support. * Facilitate contract generation and facilitate vetting of contracts by Legal Services. * Liaise with finance and financial aspects to contracts. * Develop systems and procedures for the management of contract amendment process. * Provide support on the interpretation of contracts and provide guidance on contract management. * Facilitate the review of NRMP contracts in consultation with all stakeholders. * Maintain contract database. * Facilitate effective partnerships that support the unlocking of natural resource restoration and management. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma (NQF6) in Financial Management or within the related field as recognised by SAQA. * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Management or relevant field. * **Knowledge of:** * Financial management, accounting. * Government budgeting processes. * Costs accounting. * Risk management. * Public Service financial legislative frameworks. * Strategic planning and budgeting. * HR management practices, legal issues, negotiations and dealing with conflict. * **Skills & Competencies:** * Advanced skills in policy formulation. * Adequate skills in computer use. * Advanced skills in financial. * Project management. * Good interpersonal relations. * Relationship Management. * Stakeholder engagement. * Research. * **Personal Attributes:** * Honesty. * Ability to work long hours voluntarily. * Ability to gather and analyse information. * Ability to develop and apply policies. * Ability to work individually and in team. * Good interpersonal relations skills. * Creativity. * Ability to work under pressure. * Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict. * Character beyond reproach. * Articulate. * Sense of responsibility and loyalty. * Initiative and creativity. * All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise to determine suitability based on technical and generic requirements, and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. **Who should apply** Candidates with a National Diploma (NQF6) in Financial Management or a related field, coupled with at least three years of experience in financial or relevant management. The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of financial and risk management, government budgeting processes, and public service financial legislative frameworks. Key skills include advanced policy formulation, project management, and computer proficiency, alongside excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities. Personal attributes sought include honesty, creativity, resilience under pressure, strong ethical conduct, and a sense of responsibility. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-vacancies-dpsa-circular-35-of-2026#spani-ref-cfo-ct17-2026 Source: govpage
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Project management
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