Deputy Director: Provincial Budget Monitoring And Support

Requirements

The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) in Financial Management/Accounting or other similar qualification recognised by SAQA; At least four (4) years' experience as Assistant Director or equivalent level; Four (4) years’ experience in budget analysis environment. Experience of working with financial statements, supply chain management, data management, database and report writing; Proficiency in computer applications; Experience in coordinating provincial financial support; Knowledge of government transversal systems and understanding of public sector budget planning, budget analysis, auditing, budgeting and financial accounting; Knowledge of the King Reports, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Public Service Act and other prescripts; Good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, Change Management, Conflict Management, People management, Planning and Organising skills, risk management and computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to travel.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation; Reporting financial performance of the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) in alignment with their Annual Performance Plans and Strategic Plans; Ensuring improved quality of Provincial Education budget and funding of educational priorities; Liaising with stakeholders and DBE with regards to the PEDs financial performance; Facilitating capacity building on analysis, monitoring and reporting of the financial information and spending trends; Strengthening financial management reporting and decision making processes; Conducting constant assessment to ensure that approved provincial financial plans in line with relevant financial processes and prescripts; Travelling to PEDs for monitoring purposes Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.

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Notes

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. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.