Chief Director: Financial Management

What you will need

• An appropriate qualification (NQF Level 7) or higher, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at a senior managerial

Key responsibilities

• Line management: Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Ensure departmental management and financial accounting services
• Ensure a departmental management accounting service, Budgeting and planning, Budget monitoring and reporting, Ensure a departmental financial accounting service, Expenditure management, Bookkeeping and financial statements, Salary administration and debt management, Banking and cash management, Provide and manage supply chain management (SCM) services
• Manage governance and contract management, Manage bid- and quotation, logistics and LOGIS, Manage departmental assets and fleet management, Render a service with regard to planning, compliance, performance management, capacity building and risk management, Provide an operational support service
• Ensure the rendering of information and communication technology (ICT), human capital, corporate assurance, legal and communication support services, Manage the professional development of occupation specific dispensation (OSD) professions, Provide executive support to the HoD, Coordinate security management, occupational health and safety (OHS) and accommodation matters, Ensure sound internal control practices
• Ensure proper governance, Render assurance services, Provide effective and efficient fraud and losses 234 management service Strategic Management (including change management) Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate, Drive the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process, Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate, Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards, Report to the HoD on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support, Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Chief Directorate, and the Department, Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Chief Director.
• People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Chief Directorate’s Business Plan, Motivate, train and guide employees within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery, Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Chief Directorate, Monitor information capacity building within the Chief Directorate, Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Chief Directorate, Promote sound labour relations within the Chief Directorate, Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Dr R Macdonald
• Telephone: (021) 483 3083