Field Assistants: Seabirds

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries And The Environment is looking for a Field Assistants: Seabirds. This is a contract role based in Gauteng.

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/140, page 77

Reference number

34/2026 (X2 POSTS) (Approximately Fifteen Months Contract)

Appointment

Contract

Province

Gauteng

Closing date

9 November 2026

Job level

Certificate for entry into the Senior Management S

Centre

Marion Island

Directorate

Oversee and ensure effectiveness of management accounting functions. Oversee the planning, management and compilation of accurate organisational annual budget, MTEF Budget and adjustment estimates. Oversee the final draft budget preparation process and provision to internal stakeholders’ prior submission to relevant authorities. Lead and oversee the financial modelling of GPW as well as the optimisation of financial performance and sustainability. Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of costing and pricing systems. Oversee the monitoring and reporting on costing and pricing materials. Ensure the creation and maintenance of data management and reporting systems. Provide strategic leadership in the provisioning of effective financial accounting services: Lead modernisation and digital transformation of financial management systems. Oversee the establishment and maintenance of effective revenue and expenditure services of the GPW. Oversee the monitoring and collection of payments. Ensure that the accounts’ payable function is rendered effectively and efficiently. Oversee the effective management of the financial accounting functions. Lead and oversee the preparation and processing of financial transactions and compilation of financial statements. Oversee the administering of employee remuneration and compensation. Provide strategic leadership to manage the Supply Chain Management functions: Lead modernisation and digital transformation of Supply Chain Management systems. Oversee and lead asset and fleet management initiatives. Lead and oversee public-private partnership initiatives in accordance with the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Oversee the development, management, implementation and maintenance of sourcing strategies. Oversee that inventory control management is effectively undertaken. Oversee contract management and outsourced printing arrangements. Oversee the administering of contract printing. Provide strategic direction and ensure the financial strategic positioning of financial services: Ensure the effective development of GPW strategies and plans in line with GPW strategic plans and objectives. Oversee the management and development of strategies to improve profitability and service delivery to customers. Provide strategic financial advice and support to the Accounting Officer and Executive Management on the GPW strategic investment decisions. Oversee and ensure provision of strategic leadership and expert advice on the interpretation and implementation of legislation and regulations relating to the GPW. Lead and ensure the design and implementation of high- level operational plans with relevant branches and track national progress. Liaise with the Chief Executive Officer on matters that have strategic and financial implications. Oversee the establishment of partnerships with all GPW Branches, external stakeholders, international stakeholders and other spheres of government in relation to all GPW strategic matters. Participate in defining the organisational strategy, provide expert financial advice and support the development of plans that deliver on the organisational mandate. Translate the organisational strategy into Annual Performance Plans and operational implementation plans that deliver on the organisational mandate. Manage strategic deliverables and ensure they are reported according to the defined 81 templates, standards and within specific deadlines. Initiate, support and champion organisational and branch transformation and change, in order to successfully implement organisational strategies, new initiatives and deliver on service delivery strategies and commitments. Oversee the practice of good corporate governance and compliance pertaining to financial policies, legislation and regulations: Ensure effective internal controls in all financial matters, and achievement of an unqualified audit opinion. Management of compliance with legislation, Regulations, GPW policies and procedures. Oversee compliance with relevant auditing standards and audit requirements and ensure audit-readiness. Facilitate high-level stakeholder engagement and represent the Department in governance, audit and financial management structures, including leading Audit Committee engagements. Identify and monitor financial risks related to projects and programmes. Ensure development of quality and risk management plans, standards and practice within the