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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING (PERSAL TRAINING)

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

18 September 2026

Reference

LPT/424

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

Directorate

Financial Management Capacity Building

Location

Head Office - Polokwane

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs as guided by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) prescripts)

Requirements

NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management / Public Finance as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience within the field of which three (3) years’ experience at junior managerial level / Assistant Director level in Financial Management / Financial Systems Training Environment. Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of variety of work ranges, procedures, and legislative frameworks as, Public Finance Management Act, (PFMA). Treasury Regulations. Public Service Act. Public Service Regulations. Batho Pele Principles. Personnel and Salary Administration System (PERSAL). Ability to operate a computer. Organising. Adaptability during changes to meet the goals. Innovation and problem solving.

Duties

Conduct and manage PERSAL Training in Limpopo Province. Conduct Quality assurance during Regional Training. Report back on training observations. 206 Analyse and evaluate questionnaires (course and trainer), compile course reports and submit to Director: Financial Management Capacity Building. Compile reports (course, monthly, quarterly) and submit to Director. Clarify Financial systems training related information with subordinates as and when needed. Manage financial systems training at National Treasury for courses not offered in Limpopo Province. Attend various Financial Management System forums. Develop PERSAL Provincial Training Schedules in consultation with stakeholders and trainer’s as per the APP. Submit training schedules to the HoD for approval via the Director’s Office. Distribute provincial training schedules to all departmental CFO's and system controllers as well as upload on TMS. Monitor training centres. Visit training centres at Head Office and the regions as and when required. Report any challenges / problems at the training centres to the relevant Directorates for resolution. Monitor trainers for the contents taught. Moderation of scripts. Supervise subordinate’s (Assistant Directors and Trainers). Oversee that trainers train as per approved provincial training schedules. Monitor the marking and assessment done by trainers. Consolidate trainers reports as after each course. Supervise Assistant Directors performance as per job description to meet the given targets. Manage Leave. Database management and reports. Import data file to the training database on TMS. Extract reports in MS-Excel format as required. Monitor the regular updating of the systems training database on TMS and the printing of certificates. Customise excel reports as and when required. Submit reports as and when required.

Enquiries

Mesda

About finance and accounting roles in South Africa

Finance professionals are in consistent demand across the South African public and private sectors. The National Treasury, Auditor-General's office, and all provincial treasury departments regularly advertise financial management and accounting posts. In the private sector, CA(SA) qualification holders remain among the most sought-after professionals in the country. Many public sector finance roles require knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

·For government finance roles, experience with PFMA compliance and BAS (Basic Accounting System) is highly valued.

·SAICA, SAIPA, and CIMA designations should be prominently listed on your CV with registration numbers and status.

·Junior finance roles in government are typically graded at salary levels 6 to 8 and require a relevant three-year degree or diploma.

·Internal audit roles in the public sector require knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Limpopo. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management / Public Finance as recognized by SAQA
·Five (5) years’ experience within the field of which three (3) years’ experience at junior managerial level / Assistant Director level in Financial Management / Financial Systems Training Environment
·Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities)
·Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of variety of work ranges, procedures, and legislative frameworks as, Public Finance Management Act, (PFMA)
·Treasury Regulations
·Public Service Act
·Public Service Regulations
·Batho Pele Principles
·Personnel and Salary Administration System (PERSAL)
·Ability to operate a computer

Key Duties

·Conduct and manage PERSAL Training in Limpopo Province
·Conduct Quality assurance during Regional Training
·Report back on training observations
·206 Analyse and evaluate questionnaires (course and trainer), compile course reports and submit to Director: Financial Management Capacity Building
·Compile reports (course, monthly, quarterly) and submit to Director
·Clarify Financial systems training related information with subordinates as and when needed
·Manage financial systems training at National Treasury for courses not offered in Limpopo Province
·Attend various Financial Management System forums
·Develop PERSAL Provincial Training Schedules in consultation with stakeholders and trainer’s as per the APP
·Submit training schedules to the HoD for approval via the Director’s Office

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sechele.o@dbe.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING (PERSAL TRAINING) position at Provincial Administration: Limpopo?+

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What is the salary for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING (PERSAL TRAINING) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING (PERSAL TRAINING) application close?+

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