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Department of Social Development · Head Office
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 36/215
- Salary band
- R 487 197
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Head Office Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management or Accounting. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ administrative experience in Financial Management environment. Knowledge: Constitutional of the Republic of South Africa, Basic Accounting System, Financial handbook, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Human Resources, Procurement Directives, Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Communication, Report writing, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal relations, Problem solving, Financial Management, Time Management, Driving. Duties: Coordinate the implementation of financial strategic planning. Compile monthly management accounts. Provide support in conducting medium- and long-term financial planning in line with mid-term expenditure framework (MTEF) processes. Provide in year and annual reporting, Provide financial and operational information. Provide advice and guidance and input to policy. Manage resources of the Division. 197 Enquiries: Mrs SD Mpanza Tel No: (033) 264 5412, Head Office Closing Date: 2026-10-23T23:59:00+02:00
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1. Check your match
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Requirements
- ✓Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management or Accounting
- ✓A valid driver’s license
- ✓A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ administrative experience in Financial Management environment
- ✓Knowledge: Constitutional of the Republic of South Africa, Basic Accounting System, Financial handbook, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Human Resources, Procurement Directives, Employee Performance Management and Development System
- ✓Skills: Communication, Report writing, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal relations, Problem solving, Financial Management, Time Management, Driving
Key responsibilities
- •Coordinate the implementation of financial strategic planning
- •Compile monthly management accounts
- •Provide support in conducting medium- and long-term financial planning in line with mid-term expenditure framework (MTEF) processes
- •Provide in year and annual reporting, Provide financial and operational information
- •Provide advice and guidance and input to policy
- •Manage resources of the Division
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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