Deputy Director: Financial Planning

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director of Financial Planning within the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development, located at the Provincial Office in Bisho. It is a Level 11 position, offering an all-inclusive remuneration package ranging from R932,292 to R1,098,195 per annum. **What you will do** * Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the compilation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). * Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the compilation of the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE). * Compile Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE), including reprioritisation, requests for additional funds and movement of funds, for the branches. * Allocate funds to the various responsibilities within the branches. * Coordinate inputs for in-year monitoring reports for the branches. * Compile expenditure forecasts for the branches. * Compile monthly management reports. * Advise budget managers on budget-related matters. * Cost the establishment. * Assist with the preparation and review of the financial statements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Senior Certificate plus a relevant Financial Information Systems (FIS) qualification. * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Management/Accounting at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a finance environment at Assistant Director level. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel, graphs and pivot table interpretation. * Knowledge of budgeting, preparation and analysis. * Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL. * A driver’s licence is a prerequisite. * **Competencies:** * Communication skills, both oral and written. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Honesty and integrity. * Service delivery innovation. * Knowledge management. * Financial management. * Problem-solving and analysis. * Strategic capability and leadership. * Programme and project management. * People management and empowerment. * Change management. * **Knowledge of:** * The Public Service Regulatory Framework and policy formulation processes within government. * Understanding business and management principles relating to strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling and leadership techniques. * Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. * Statistical and data analysis. * Policy analysis and research. * Analytical thinking, report writing and presentation skills. * An understanding of financial statements will be an advantage. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold a Senior Certificate, a relevant Financial Information Systems (FIS) qualification, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent at NQF Level 7 in Financial Management or Accounting. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a finance environment at the Assistant Director level is required. Applicants must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly advanced Excel, graphs, and pivot table interpretation), budgeting, BAS, and PERSAL. A valid driver’s licence is mandatory. Essential competencies include strong communication skills, client orientation, honesty, integrity, service delivery innovation, knowledge management, financial management, problem-solving, strategic capability, leadership, programme/project management, people management, and change management. Required knowledge extends to the Public Service Regulatory Framework, policy formulation, business/management principles (strategic planning, resource allocation, HR modelling, leadership), monitoring and evaluation methods, statistical/data analysis, and policy analysis/research. Strong analytical thinking, report writing, and presentation skills are also necessary. An understanding of financial statements is considered an advantage. The Employment Equity (EE) target for this position is an African/White Male. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/eastern-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-dsd-01-11-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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