Deputy Director: Financial Management REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/277

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**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director: Financial Management within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The position focuses on providing effective financial management support, coordinating budgeting, monitoring expenditure, ensuring compliance with financial legislation, and overseeing financial reporting, supply chain management, asset management, and payment processes within the department. **What you will do** * Provide effective financial management support, including coordinating the preparation and implementation of annual budgets and operational plans. * Monitor budget performance and expenditure trends against approved allocations, ensuring effective allocation and utilisation of financial resources. * Provide financial advice and support to management to facilitate informed decision-making. * Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and applicable legislation. * Provide effective financial planning, monitoring, and reporting, including analyzing financial performance, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions. * Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reports, ensuring their accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. * Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and audit processes, and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans. * Implement and maintain appropriate financial management systems and controls. * Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and funding allocations, supporting project managers in financial planning and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. * Render supply chain and other physical resources management services, including financial oversight for procurement processes, managing goods and services, and monitoring asset and inventory management practices. * Oversee the processing, verification, and authorisation of payments, ensuring timely supplier payments and resolving outstanding payment-related issues. * Monitor expenditure trends and implement measures to prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure. * Ensure all payments are supported by complete and accurate documentation and monitor expenditure commitments and accruals, ensuring compliance with payment processes and financial control measures. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum requirements:** * Grade 12 Certificate. * Degree or National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or related equivalent qualification. * Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at a junior / middle management level in financial management. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Job related knowledge:** * Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). * Treasury Regulations, and related financial legislation. * Government budgeting processes and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). * Financial management principles, practices, and procedures. * Management accounting and financial reporting standards. * Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies, procedures, and regulations. * Asset and inventory management principles. * Risk management and internal control frameworks. * Audit processes and governance requirements. * Project financial management and expenditure control. * Revenue and cash flow management. * Strategic planning and performance management. * Public Service legislative and regulatory framework. * Corporate governance principles and best practices. * Financial systems and management information systems. * Labour relations and human resource management principles. * **Job related skills:** * Strategic planning. * Leadership ability. * Financial management. * Analytical thinking. * Innovation and creativity. * Planning and Organising. * Problem-solving. * Interpersonal relations. * Human resources management. * Negotiation and decision-making. * Report writing. * Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). * Communication (verbal and written). * Project management. * Facilitation and presentation. * Training and development. * Technical and administrative ability (Basic Accounting System BAS and Logistical Information System LOGIS). * Willingness to travel. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 Certificate combined with a Degree or National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, or an equivalent field. They should have at least three years of experience at a junior or middle management level in financial management, along with a valid driver's licence. The applicant must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of public finance legislation, government budgeting processes, financial management principles, SCM, risk management, and audit processes. Key skills required include strategic planning, leadership, strong financial management, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective verbal and written communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and government financial systems (BAS, LOGIS) is essential, as is a willingness to travel. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-financial-management-ref-no-3-1-1-1-2026-277-department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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