Deputy Director: Payment Administration

In brief

Overview This document provides a summary of the Deputy Director: Payment Administration role within the Gauteng Department Of Human Settlements (Gdhs). The position falls under the Directorate: Grant Municipality & Public Entities Agency Performance and is based in Johannesburg. The role offers an all-inclusive salary package of R932 292 per annum. What you will do Key responsibilities for this role include: * Providing strategic and operational leadership in the management of payment administration systems, policies, procedures, and controls. * Overseeing the accurate capturing, verification, processing, and authorisation of payments within the Housing Subsidy System (HSS) or relevant payment platforms. * Ensuring compliance with payment administration prescripts, supporting documentation requirements, and approval protocols. * Managing and overseeing payment adjustments, reversals, and rejections in accordance with prescribed regulations and procedures. * Investigating and resolving complex payment-related queries, including long-outstanding and disputed payments. * Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of payment data and transactions. * Overseeing the development, submission, and implementation of system change control requests (e.g. OSCARS) related to payment administration. * Ensuring the compilation and submission of daily, weekly, and monthly financial and non-financial management reports. * Identifying and managing financial, operational, and compliance risks related to payment administration. * Identifying systemic risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies within claims administration and implementing corrective measures. * Ensuring effective monitoring and mitigation of financial, operational, and compliance risks. * Managing the sub-business unit, including staff performance management, discipline, capacity development, and effective communication. * Developing, implementing, and monitoring the operational plan of the unit and reporting on progress as required. * Fostering a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and high performance within the unit. Requirements (from the original advert) * A minimum of Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting/Auditing/Financial Management or similar. * 3-5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level, or equivalent in accounting/auditing/financial management or similar. * Proven experience in payment processing, verification, reconciliation, and authorisation, preferably within a grant funding environment. * Proven experience in managing high-volume payment transactions and dealing with a highly pressurised environment and working under pressure. * Possession of a valid driver’s licence. * Skills & Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of Human Settlements legislations, National housing code Division of Revenue Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Housing Subsidy System (HSS), of the BAS (Basic Accounting System) and SAP. Budgeting skills, Financial Management Skills, Problem solving and analysis; Decision making, Team leadership, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Conflict management and Negotiation skills. Who should apply Preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in line with Employment Equity targets. Youth candidates are encouraged to apply. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-human-settlements-gdhs-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-056646 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• SAP
• Driver's licence

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