Assistant Director (System Controller): Supporting And Interlinked Financial Systems

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary degree (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Management, Financial Management, Accounting, or a related field; a minimum of 3 years' functional experience in a financial system environment; and a valid (Code B or higher) driver's license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Local government sphere legislation; MFMA Treasury Regulations Accounting Principles; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; labour relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general. Skills needed: Numeracy, computer literacy, communication skills; 152 project management, accounting, finance, and audit. Analytical skills; Report writing, financial management, and people management.

Duties

Render transversal support of maintenance of the financial systems and access security and controls. Provide support in the management of reporting processes of the financial systems. Provide capacity building in provincial departments to enhance the effective utilization of the financial system. Implementation of applications and financial systems. Monitor compliance and enforcement of prescribed legislation, policies, and guidelines relating to all financial system processes.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr B Gordon Tel No: (021) 483 6268

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT