Department of Social Development

Deputy Director: Financial Planning

Salary or stipendR932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package.

The Department of Social Development is looking for a Deputy Director: Financial Planning. This is a permanent role based in Eastern Cape.

Provincial Office, BishoApplications close 19 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/246, page 187

What you will need

A Senior Certificate plus a relevant Financial Information Systems (FIS) qualification, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Management/Accounting at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA.

A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a finance environment at Assistant Director

Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the compilation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the compilation of the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE).
Compile Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE), including reprioritisation, requests for additional funds and movement of funds, for the branches.
Allocate funds to the various responsibilities within the branches.
Coordinate inputs for in-year monitoring reports for the branches.
Compile expenditure forecasts for the branches.
Compile monthly management reports.
Advise budget managers on budget-related matters.
Cost the establishment.
Assist with the preparation and review of the financial statements.