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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Salary band
R 1 317 384
Closing date
7 September 2026
Reference
CFO23/2026
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (an all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Financial Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in management accounting, budgeting or public sector financial management. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by 17
Duties
Provide strategic leadership and manage the Management Accounting Directorate. Manage the Financial Planning, Budget and Reporting in compliance with PFMA requirements (i.e MTEF, ENE, AENE and Annual budget process. Manage the development and maintenance of accounting, reporting policies, strategies and procedures. Coordinate budget allocations, review, analyse and monitor budget implementations across all programmes. Monitor expenditure, analyse spending trends and recommend corrective interventions where necessary. Coordinate in-year expenditure monitoring, financial forecasting and cash flow management. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting reports for executive management and oversight structures. Ensure facilitation of Public Entities reporting requirements including providing strategic oversight and financial governance over Transfers and Subsidies budgets, planning, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting and compliance with applicable National Treasury frameworks. Provide strategic financial support for donor-funded and conditional grant-funded programmes where applicable. Provide strategic financial advice and management accounting support to departmental programmes, including environmental and EPWP initiatives. Develop and maintain management accounting policies, frameworks and standard operating procedures. Ensure compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Instructions, Modified Cash Standard and other applicable legislation. Coordinate response to internal and external audit findings relating to management accounting. Identify and manage financial risks and strengthen internal financial controls. Manage the Directorate’s human, financial and physical resources to ensure efficient service delivery.
Enquiries
Ms V Steyn at (064) 860 9877
Closing Date
2026-09-07T16:00:00+02:00
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).
This vacancy is within Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. 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.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 384. 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.
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