Department of Agriculture And Rural Development

Assistant Director: Financial Accounting

Salary or stipendR487 197 per annum (Level 09)

The Department of Agriculture And Rural Development is looking for a Assistant Director: Financial Accounting. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

South Service

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/174, page 133

Reference number: SSC37/2026
Appointment: Permanent
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Job level: 09
Centre: South Service

What you will need

An NQF level 07 Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting and a valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge: RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Management Administration Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, PFMA, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Treasury Regulations, National and Provincial Treasury Instruction Notes, Division of Revenue Act, relevant Departmental, Provincial and National policies and procedures.
PERSAL, BAS and LOGIS systems.
Skills: Financial management, people management, time management, decision making, planning and organising, conflict management, communication skills, leadership, innovation and creativity, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer literacy, project management 134 and change management, self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Experience

Experience: 3 years’ supervisory experience in a finance environment.

Driver's licence

An NQF level 07 Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting and a valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

Skills: Financial management, people management, time management, decision making, planning and organising, conflict management, communication skills, leadership, innovation and creativity, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer literacy, project management 134 and change management, self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Key responsibilities

Manage LOGIS payments.
Manage sundry payments.
Manage subsistence and travel claims.
Manage the payment voucher control and compliance with financial accounting policies and procedures.
Manage resources of the component.

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr D Plaatjies
Telephone: (033) 343 8475