The ideal candidate must be in possession of a qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management/ Financial Planning coupled with 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in a financial management environment as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate must be submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Driver’s Licence (Code B). Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Employee Performance and Management System, Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Community Development, Public Participation, Community outreach, Project management principles, Millennium development goals, National and Provincial Practice Notes, SCM practices and procedures, Promotion. A of Access to Information Act, Service Delivery frameworks, Knowledge of Human Rights Act, Knowledge of Bill of Rights, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Skills Development Act, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Treasury Regulations, Intergovernmental matters, Ministerial Handbook, Protocol 160 Page 161 Manual of South Africa, Traditional Levies; Language and Listening skills; Presentation skills; Analytical thinking; Interpersonal relations; Strategic Planning skills; Organisational skills; Research skills; Leadership skills; Financial management skills; Time management; Report writing skills; Problem solving skills; Conflict management skills; Change management skills; Statistical skills; Leadership; Project management skills; People management skills; Relationship Management; Decision Making; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with Private Sector Organisations, Departmental staff, Service providers, Non-governmental Organisations, FBO’s, General Public, Local Councillors, Amakhosi, Izinduna, Political Office bearers, Ministers, Mayors, Provincial, National and Inter national Departments and Organisations; Good computer literacy in MS Office.

The successful candidate will be required to manage the financial management and procurement function and support the Head: KZN COGTA (Accounting Officer) on strategic financial matters of the Department and its clients with the following responsibilities: Manage and co-ordinate the Department’s budget, financial planning and reporting; Oversee an integrated financial accounting service; Manage an integrated supply chain management service; Manage internal control services; Provide CFO support service to departmental clients; Oversee the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures and toolkits to ensure the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of the resources of the Department; Manage the resources of Financial Management.

Ms B Mgutshini Tel No: (033) 2608043