Deputy Director: Financial Management

In brief

**Overview** This is for the Deputy Director: Financial Management role within the Free State Department of Community, Safety Roads and Transport. The position, with reference number FMTE 01/10/2026, is based in Bloemfontein and offers a salary of R932 292 per annum (Level 11). It is described as a demanding leadership role suited to a finance professional responsible for managing teams, working under pressure, and upholding sound governance within the entity. **What you will do** * Facilitate financial planning for the entity. * Prepare monthly financial reports. * Monitor cash flow. * Ensure that the entity complies with financial prescripts. * Perform year-end financial procedures. * Assist with the preparation of financial statements in terms of GRAP. * Prepare audit files as required by the Auditor General. * Identify correcting journals. * Compile a detailed asset register for leased assets in accordance with GRAP. * Manage revenue, including the calculation of the entity’s tariffs and computing the quarterly leased schedules of clients. * Monitor the policy and legislative framework for revenue collection. * Track revenue collected and expenditure incurred. * Ensure cashier, banking, debt management, and reporting services are rendered. * Perform risk functions by analysing detailed fleet expenditure. * Authorise transactions for the entity on BAS. * Monitor payroll. * Undertake expenditure management and accounting work, including identifying and authorising journals. * Manage human, financial, and equipment resources, including staff performance and development, discipline, leave matters, and ensuring spending aligns with strategic objectives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 or Matric plus a SAQA-recognised degree or equivalent at NQF level 7 in Accounting and/or Financial Management. * Completed a South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) or South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) articles. * Minimum of five years relevant financial experience, of which at least three years must be at management level. * A valid driver’s licence. * Strategic capability and leadership. * People management and empowerment. * Financial management. * Knowledge management. * Problem-solving and analysis. * Customer focus and strong communication skills. * Thorough understanding of Public Service Acts. * Policy analysis and interpretation. * Working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and the Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Standards (GRAP). * Expert in Microsoft Excel and Access. **Who should apply** An experienced finance professional with a strong academic background in Accounting and/or Financial Management (NQF level 7), coupled with completed SAICA or SAIPA articles. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years relevant financial experience, with at least three years at management level, and possess a valid driver’s licence. They should demonstrate strategic capability, leadership, people management, and empowerment skills, alongside expertise in financial and knowledge management. Essential competencies include problem-solving and analysis, customer focus, strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of Public Service Acts, policy analysis, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and GRAP. The candidate must also be an expert in Microsoft Excel and Access. This role is suited to a finance professional capable of managing teams, working under pressure, and upholding sound governance. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-state-department-of-community-safety-roads-and-transport-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-fmte-01-10-2026 Source: govpage

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