Assistant Director: Financial Accounting

In brief

Overview This role is for an Assistant Director: Financial Accounting within the Kwazulu-Natal Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development, based at the South Service Centre in Hilton. The position, referenced SSC37/2026, is a Level 09 post offering a salary of R487 197 per annum. What you will do The Assistant Director: Financial Accounting will be responsible for managing LOGIS payments, sundry payments, and subsistence and travel claims. The role also involves managing the payment voucher control and ensuring compliance with financial accounting policies and procedures, as well as managing the resources of the component. Requirements (from the original advert) * An NQF level 07 Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting. * A valid driver’s licence. * 3 years’ supervisory experience in a finance environment. * **Knowledge of:** RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Management Administration Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization, PFMA, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Treasury Regulations, National and Provincial Treasury Instruction Notes, Division of Revenue Act, relevant Departmental, Provincial and National policies and procedures. PERSAL, BAS and LOGIS systems. * **Skills in:** Financial management, people management, time management, decision making, planning and organising, conflict management, communication, leadership, innovation and creativity, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer literacy, project management and change management. * **Personal Attributes:** Self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Who should apply The ideal candidate should be a self-disciplined and self-driven individual with demonstrated supervisory experience in a finance environment. They must be capable of working effectively under pressure with minimum supervision and possess strong leadership, financial management, and problem-solving skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of relevant public sector legislation and financial systems. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-agriculture-and-rural-development-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-ssc37-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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