D E P U T Y D I R E C T O R : F I N A N C I A L M A N A G E M E N T R E F N O
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · gauteng · Gauteng (Pretoria)
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 36/51
- Salary band
- R 932 292
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Directorate: Administration Support Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS) Requirements: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at a junior / middle management level in financial management. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Treasury Regulations, and related financial legislation. Government budgeting processes and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Financial management principles, practices, and procedures. Management accounting and financial reporting standards. Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies, 48 procedures, and regulations. Asset and inventory management principles. Risk management and internal control frameworks. Audit processes and governance requirements. Project financial management and expenditure control. Revenue and cash flow management. Strategic planning and performance management. Public Service legislative and regulatory framework. Corporate governance principles and best practices. Financial systems and management information systems. Labour relations and human resource management principles. Job related skills: Strategic planning. Leadership ability. Financial management. Analytical thinking. Innovation and creativity. Planning and Organising. Problem-solving. Interpersonal relations. Human resources management. Negotiation and decision-making. Report writing. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Communication (verbal and written). Project management. Facilitation and presentation. Training and development. Technical and administrative ability (Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Willingness to travel. Duties: Provide effective financial management support. Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the annual budget and operational plans. Monitor budget performance and expenditure trends against approved allocations. Ensure effective allocation and utilisation of financial resources. Provide financial advice and support to management to facilitate informed decision- making. Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and applicable legislation. Provide effective financial planning, monitoring and reporting. Monitor budget implementation progress and identify all variances against approved budget. Analyse financial performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary. Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reports. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reports. Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations f
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1. Check your match
Match your CV to the 10 listed requirements using truthful examples from work, study, volunteering or projects.
2. Prepare only what is needed
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or related equivalent qualification
- ✓Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at a junior / middle management level in financial management
- ✓A valid driver’s licence
- ✓Job related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- ✓Treasury Regulations, and related financial legislation
- ✓Government budgeting processes and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
- ✓Financial management principles, practices, and procedures
- ✓Management accounting and financial reporting standards
- ✓Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies, 48 procedures, and regulations
- ✓Asset and inventory management principles
Key responsibilities
- •Provide effective financial management support
- •Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the annual budget and operational plans
- •Monitor budget performance and expenditure trends against approved allocations
- •Ensure effective allocation and utilisation of financial resources
- •Provide financial advice and support to management to facilitate informed decision- making
- •Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
- •Provide effective financial planning, monitoring and reporting
- •Monitor budget implementation progress and identify all variances against approved budget
- •Analyse financial performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary
- •Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reports