**Overview**
This permanent position is for an Assistant Director: Financial Reporting at Ekurhuleni East TVET College, operating under the Technical And Vocational Education and Training Branch of the Department of Higher Education and Training. The role offers a salary of R487,197 per annum (Level 09) and focuses on managing the financial reporting processes for the College.
**What you will do**
Key responsibilities include:
* Prepare and manage the College budget.
* Monitor the budget on a monthly basis.
* Compile a consolidated budget report for approval by the Deputy Principal (CFO).
* Assist in the preparation of financial statements for the College.
* Implement policies and procedures as well as internal control.
* Generate income statement, balance sheet and cash flow as per regulatory standards.
* Monitor payments made to SARS.
* Improve the working capital by managing cash, debtors, and creditors.
* Ensure all balance sheet control accounts are reconciled monthly.
* Manage turn-around times for payments and receipts.
* Prepare and submit working capital performance measurement reports.
* Review payroll related payments.
* Ensure that all EMP201 (SARS related payments) are reconciled monthly.
* Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability and non-taxable wages.
* Prepare a year-end audit for the College.
* Complete and distribute audit management plan to all relevant staff.
* Ensure that all reconciliation files are signed and updated.
* Minimize the previous year’s audit findings.
* Ensure trial balance.
* Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College Policies and Procedures.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate.
* An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Financial Management/Accounting.
* 3-5 years’ experience in relevant field.
* At least 2 years management experience.
* Computer literacy.
* A valid driver’s licence.
* Knowledge of the Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA).
* Treasury regulations.
* Policy analysis/development.
* Knowledge of GRAP and IAS-IFRS and including any other related legislation.
* Good Written and verbal communication skills.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Research skills.
* Planning & Organising skills.
* Analytical skills.
* Report writing skills.
* Leadership skills.
* Presentation and Facilitation skills.
**Who should apply**
Candidates who possess the required financial and management experience, particularly within a public sector financial reporting context. The Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action, with a preference for candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability, in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
**Deadline**
20 November 2026 at 08H00
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-eec-finp-07-01-2026
Source: govpage
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Job description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL REPORTING REF NO: EEC-FINP-07-01/2026
Permanent
Branch: Technical And Vocational Education and Training
SALARY
: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE
: Ekurhuleni East TVET College
REQUIREMENTS
: A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Financial Management/Accounting. 3-5 years’ experience in relevant field. At least 2 years management experience. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of the Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA). Treasury regulations. Policy analysis/development. Knowledge of GRAP and IAS-IFRS and including any other related legislation. Good Written and verbal communication skills. Good problem-solving skills, research skills, Planning & Organising, Research skills, Analytical skills, Report writing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation and Facilitation skills.
DUTIES
: Prepare and manage the College budget. Monitor the budget on monthly basis. Compile a consolidated budget report for approval by the Deputy Principal (CFO). Assist in the preparation of financial statements for the College. Implement policies and procedures as well as internal control. Generate income statement, balance sheet and cash flow as per regulatory standards. Monitor payments made to SARS. Improve the working capital by managing the cash, debtors and creditors. Ensure all balance sheet control accounts are reconciled monthly. Manage turn-around times for payments and receipts. Prepare and submit working capital performance measurement reports. Review the payroll related payments. Ensure that all EMP201 (SARS related payments) are reconciled monthly. Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earning, taxes, deductions, leave, disability and non-taxable wages. Prepare a year-end audit for the College. Complete and distribute audit management plan to all relevant staff. Ensure that all reconciliation files are signed and updated. Minimize the previous year’s audit findings. Ensure trial balance. Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College Policies and Procedures.
ENQUIRIES
: Ms. LK Boikhutso Tel No: (011) 730 6600 / Mr. T Matsaba Tel No: (011) 730 6600
APPLICATIONS
: must be submitted to
recruitment@eec.edu.za
OR hand delivered at Ekurhuleni East TVET College: Central Office, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa – Thema. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please forward your application, quoting the reference number to: The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Development. Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa - Thema or Posted to Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560
NOTE
: Applications must be submitted on Z83 Form Obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (with three contactable references). A Fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
CLOSING DATE
: 20 November 2026 at 08H00.
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