
Assistant Director: Management Accounting
The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Assistant Director: Management Accounting. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.
Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/43, page 45
- Reference number
- EEC- ASMA-01-01/2026 Permanent
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng Department Of Health
- Closing date
- 20 November 2026
- Job level
- 09
- Centre
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- Directorate
- Technical And Vocational Education and Training
What you will need
- Three years SAICA articles will be added advantage.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA).
- Treasury regulations.
- Policy analysis/development.
- Knowledge of GRAP and IAS-IFRS and including any other related legislation.
- Understanding of audit and risk management.
- Good Written and verbal communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills, research skills, Planning & Organising, Analytical skills, Report writing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation and Facilitation skills.
Experience
An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Financial Management / Accounting. 3-5 years’ experience in finance. At least 2 years supervisory experience.
Driver's licence
A valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Good Written and verbal communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills, research skills, Planning & Organising, Analytical skills, Report writing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation and Facilitation skills.
Key responsibilities
- Assist Management with the identification and management of risks within the finance department.
- Management of both internal and external audit findings.
- Participate in the development of the annual audit plan.
- Develop and monitor the Implementation of all audit recommendations by staff.
- Responsible for the budget implementation across all campuses.
- Ensure all relevant reconciliations are performed and comply with the reporting guidelines.
- Responsible for the inventory and asset management within the College.
- Strictly monitor the funds received from NSFAS, SETAs, NSF and other sponsors for students.
- Manage ad hoc projects as required by Management.
- Collect data, analyse and interpret financial information for decision making.
- Responsible for the 46 preparation of annual financial statements in line with GRAP and requirements of CET Act.
- Supervision of staff.
- Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College Policies and Procedures.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
must be submitted to [email protected] OR hand delivered at Ekurhuleni East TVET College: Central Office, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa – Thema. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please forward your application, quoting the reference number to: The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Development. Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa - Thema or Posted to Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560
- Email: [email protected]
- Enquiries: Ms. LK Boikhutso
- Telephone: (011) 730 6600
Please note
- Applications must be submitted on Z83 Form Obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive cv (with three contactable references). a Fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered.
- A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
- The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance.
- If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action.
- The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
- Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
- It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.
- 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.

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