Director: Specialized Advosory Support Services

In brief

**Overview** This is a senior managerial position for a Director: Specialized Advisory Support Services within the Kwazulu Natal Provincial Treasury, located in Pietermaritzburg. The role offers an all-inclusive salary package of R1 317 384 per annum. **What you will do** * Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to budgeting. * Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to reporting. * Manage the implementation of a Management Reporting Framework for public entities with respect to compliance with the PFMA by public entities. * Provide inputs regarding vertical and horizontal division of revenue and contribute to discussions on DORA and participate in the review of the equitable share formula. * Manage the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to provincial public entities and evaluate intergovernmental systems and provide recommendations to the Budget Council. * Manage the resources of the Directorate. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A 3 year recognized NQF Level 7 Qualification in Public Finance or Economics, Accounting, Financial Management. * SMS Pre-Entry Certificate submitted prior to appointment. * 5 years’ Middle or senior Managerial experience in Public Finance or Budget Management field (e.g. Financial Management, Revenue and Expenditure Management and Budgeting Systems). * A Valid Driver’s Licence (Persons with disabilities who are unable to drive themselves will be assisted to meet work related travel commitments). * Skills, Knowledge and Competencies: * Knowledge of the Constitution (as amended) * PFMA and Treasury Regulations * PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework) * Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations * Provincial Internal Audit Act * PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy) * PSEDS (Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy) * National Treasury guideline documents * Financial Management systems (including BAS) * In year monitoring and National Treasury Returns * Performance Measurement systems * Asset Management * Public finance management * Problem-solving * Analytical and numeracy * Verbal communication and presentation * Good interpersonal relations * Computer skills: Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word) * Economic modelling, research, and analysis * Report writing and general writing * Monitoring and forecasting * Project management * Contract management * Budgeting and budgeting systems * Performance budgeting and strategic planning * Change management * Statistical and quantitative analysis * Financial management * Strategic planning and management * People management * High level statistical and numeracy skills (ability to work with complex, linked spreadsheets) * Language **Who should apply** Candidates who meet all the specified requirements for qualifications, experience, and skills should apply. Preferences are given to females and people with disabilities who meet the stated requirements. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-treasury-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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