Chief Financial Officer

Requirements

A Senior Certificate with Bachelor Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in the Finance/Accounting/Auditing field (NQF 8) as recognised by SAQA. Must have a minimum of eight (8) years proven experience at Senior Management level coupled with extensive management experience in the field of financial management. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course 16 and for further details, please click https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms- pre-enrty-programme/. Kindly note that there is specific amount to be paid in order to enrol for the course. Vast knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations, e.g PFMA, National Treasury’s Modified Cash Standard, GRAP, PSA, PSR, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, LRA, BCEA, etc. Special requirements (skills needed): Financial management; Strategic planning, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in directing and overseeing the Department’s Budgeting and Financial processes. Deliver budget management systems, policies, internal controls, reports and oversight for the Department of Defence and subordinate entities in accordance with Government’s regulatory framework. Ensure financial policies are promulgated and maintained. Oversee the department’s accounting process. Lead the design and implementation of accounting policies, systems, and internal controls in accordance with Government’s regulatory framework. Monitor the implementation of personnel payment. Provide executive direction in the implementation and management of central accounts. Provide strategic leadership in financial control processes. Lead Financial Services on risk and compliance matters, audit processes, financial misconduct and financial risk management. Ensure adequate processes to reduce negative audit outcomes. Guide and advise Secretary for Defence, Chief SANDF and the Minister of Defence on financial matters. Develop presentations for, Parliamentary Committees and engagements and SCOPA. Draft response to parliamentary enquiries. Facilitation of AGSA audits and engagements. Management of resources of the Division. Manage human resources and financial resources. Manage Assets of the Division. Manage information/knowledge.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Major General N.E. Mkhize Tel No: (012) 339-5201