Deputy Director: Financial Management

What you will need

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
• NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of qualifications and other supporting documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources).
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a technical assessment to evaluate the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the requirements of the post.
• The incumbent will support the Chief Executive Officer and hospital management in promoting the effective, efficient, economical and transparent utilisation of public resources to sustain quality patient care.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge,

Experience

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration or an equivalent relevant qualification. 3-5 years middle management experience in Financial Management. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: The incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for managing and monitoring the institution’s financial management and SCM functions to ensure sound financial governance, effective budget control, accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable legislation, and departmental policies.

Skills and competencies

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Treasury Guidelines and other applicable public sector financial management prescripts.
• Knowledge of relevant financial legislation, departmental policies, directives, practice notes, accounting procedures and internal control
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a technical assessment to evaluate the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the requirements of the post.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience: The incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for managing and monitoring the institution’s financial management and SCM functions to ensure sound financial governance, effective budget control, accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable legislation, and departmental policies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the implementation of sound financial management systems, procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies and financial management prescripts.
• Coordinate the preparation, motivation, consolidation and implementation of the institution’s MTEF budget in consultation with hospital management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor budget utilisation and expenditure against approved allocations, identify variances and recommend corrective measures to promote budget discipline and prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Monitor institutional cash flow and expenditure commitments to support the timely settlement of obligations and prevent the accumulation of overdue payments.
• Prepare, analyse and consolidate accurate and timeous financial reports for submission to the Chief Executive Officer, hospital management and the relevant departmental structures.
• Provide financial management advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer and management on budget performance, expenditure trends, financial risks and resource allocation.
• Monitor the effective management and utilisation of the National Tertiary Services Grant (NTSG), ensuring alignment with approved allocations, applicable grant conditions and tertiary service delivery priorities.
• Coordinate the implementation of revenue enhancement measures, including revenue collection, reconciliation, monitoring and reporting, to improve institutional revenue management.
• Analyse financial data and management reports to identify trends, cost pressures, inefficiencies and opportunities for cost containment and improved resource utilisation.
• Monitor compliance with financial management policies, approved delegations, procurement procedures and relevant SCM prescripts, in collaboration with the responsible SCM officials.
• Maintain effective financial controls over 357 expenditure, payments, commitments, revenue and other financial transactions to safeguard public funds.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and other statutory financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable reporting

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to [email protected] or [email protected]. FOR ATTENTION : Mrs M. Chandulal

• Application method: Email
• Email: [email protected]
• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Mr B.M. Shezi- Chief Executive Officer
• Telephone: (033) 897 3321

Please note

• Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only.
• Additionally: The new Application for Employment Form (Z83) is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za.
• Applicants must utilize the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• Applicants are required to complete and sign Z83,and also submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• All sections of the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) (except those sections that are not relevant to the applicant) must be completely, accurately and legibly filled in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form.
• Applicants are required to reflect information even if the same information is provided on the detailed CV.
• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male, Coloured Male, African Female, Coloured Female.