DEPUTY DIRECTOR: IFMS OPERATIONS
National Treasury · Pretoria
- Closing date
- 29 September 2026
- Reference
- S105/2026
- Salary band
- R 1 101 468
- Application method
- Email application
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About this role
Department: National Treasury Location: Pretoria Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (Incl. benefits) Requirements: A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Accounting or Financial Management. A Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the above disciplines is an added advantage. A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained financial systems. Strong knowledge of transversal financial systems (such as BAS, LOGIS or PERSAL), analytical skills, and leadership capabilities. Knowledge of Public sector MTEF Process. Knowledge of Budgeting preparation and analysis. Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially for Excel. Duties: Policy Development: Budget Management, Monitoring and Control: Prepare and monitor operational and capital budgets, with chief directorate management. Compile, coordinate and support the management of the original and adjustment budgets, and provide MTEF input and consolidate inputs for compilation of Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE). Assist in maintaining projected estimates, schedules, and baselines. Liaise with service providers, internal stakeholders and relevant government departments on budget, financial administration and related operational matters. Review monthly reports and investigate fluctuations. Coordinate and consolidate inputs for monthly, quarterly and annual budget performance reports. Provide budget advisory support to management and ensure alignment between operational plans, procurement plans and available funds. Expenditure Control and Payments: Manage expenditure control, maintain financial records and supporting schedules, and prepare monthly cash flow and reconciliation reports. Review, verify, amend and consolidate expenditure-related payment submissions, including consultant rate cards, service provider invoices, software license fees, other payment requests and supporting documents. Manage cash flow and provide early warning reports on variances from planned expenditure. Maintain expenditure schedules and payment tracking records. Monitor cash flow and spending against approved allocations. Prepare monthly reconciliation, cash flow and expenditure reports. Process journals and address expenditure variances. Ensure compliance with financial prescripts and procedures. Provide advice and guidance on expenditure control and payment procedures. Asset Management and Administration: Quarterly updating of Asset Management Register of the Unit and recommend goods for disposal. Ensure compliance to the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Reconcile asset register with Finance and/or National Treasury assets department. Coordinate the verification, movement and safeguarding of assets assigned to the unit. Monitor asset losses, transfers and disposals and ensure supporting documentation is complete and submitted timeously. Financial Management and Reporting: Manage and coordinate financi
Requirements
- ✓A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) in Accounting or Financial Management
- ✓A Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the above disciplines is an added advantage
- ✓A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained financial systems
- ✓Strong knowledge of transversal financial systems (such as BAS, LOGIS or PERSAL), analytical skills, and leadership capabilities
- ✓Knowledge of Public sector MTEF Process
- ✓Knowledge of Budgeting preparation and analysis
- ✓Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially for Excel
Key responsibilities
- •Policy Development: Budget Management, Monitoring and Control: Prepare and monitor operational and capital budgets, with chief directorate management
- •Compile, coordinate and support the management of the original and adjustment budgets, and provide MTEF input and consolidate inputs for compilation of Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE)
- •Assist in maintaining projected estimates, schedules, and baselines
- •Liaise with service providers, internal stakeholders and relevant government departments on budget, financial administration and related operational matters
- •Review monthly reports and investigate fluctuations
- •Coordinate and consolidate inputs for monthly, quarterly and annual budget performance reports
- •Provide budget advisory support to management and ensure alignment between operational plans, procurement plans and available funds
- •Expenditure Control and Payments: Manage expenditure control, maintain financial records and supporting schedules, and prepare monthly cash flow and reconciliation reports
- •Review, verify, amend and consolidate expenditure-related payment submissions, including consultant rate cards, service provider invoices, software license fees, other payment requests and supporting documents
- •Manage cash flow and provide early warning reports on variances from planned expenditure