Matric/Grade12 Degree/ advanced Diploma/B- Tech as recognised by SAQA at NQF Level 7 in Financial and Accounting management and related field. Minimum Five (5) years relevant experience in senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. Must have an Extensive Travelling ability. Competencies/ Knowledge and skills: advanced communication skills, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus, honesty and integrity, service delivery innovation, willingness to work extended hours, Problem solving and analysis, knowledge management, negotiation skills and analytical skills are a prerequisite. Financial management and management accounting. Strategic capability leadership. Business plan. Program and project management. People management and empowerment. Change management and stakeholder management. Good understanding of government policies, programmes, strategies, projects and plans, Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public Finance Management Act, Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget process, Division of Revenue Act, Income Tax Act, Supply Chain Management, Treasury Regulations and associated practice notes, financial accounting (including principles of GAAP/GRAP), management accounting, cost accounting, internal control, internal and external audit, information systems, Government systems, strategic understanding and knowledge of the application of the constitutional values and principles.

The Chief Financial Officer’s core functions are to assist the Accounting Officer to carry out his or her financial management responsibilities, in areas ranging from budget preparation to financial reporting and the development and maintenance of internal control policies and procedure. Contribute to the financial aspects of the strategic planning process. Ensure that internal financial targets and budgets are fully consistent with the strategic plan and relevant agreements with Government, manage working capital, assets and liabilities, internal control, accounting and finance, expenditure and revenue management, exercise effective budgetary control. Monitory systems that warn of impending overspending of a vote or main division of any impending under collection of revenue or shortfall in budgeted revenue, meet reporting requirements : as required in terms of financial management legislation such as PFMA, Treasury Regulations and DoRA, submit all reports, returns, notices and other information as required by the executive authority, Legislature, the relevant treasury, Auditor-General and internal audit. Manage the departmental budget in accordance with departmental strategy and relevant prescripts, Co- ordinate and ensure effective and efficient performance of the Financial Management and Supply Chain Management function in all components of the Department. Develop and maintain measures to prevent fraud and mal administration, ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act 5 of 2000). Oversee the preparation and analysis of the Annual Financial Statements for the Department, strategically engage with auditors and provide appropriate and timely responses to audit queries.

Ms D Lolokwane Tel No: (018) 388 2391 OFFICE OF THE PREMIER