CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: PWI 26/04
SALARY :
R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package). The remuneration
package consists of a basic salary (70%), the Employer contribution to the
Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be
structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and
which may include 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner’s
Allowance, And Medical Aid Assistance.
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS :
Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or
Advance Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Financial Management,
Commerce, Economics or an equivalent related qualification as recognised by
SAQA. A postgraduate qualification and professional registration will be
advantageous. Applicants must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant
experience in financial management, budgeting and public sector financial
administration, of which at least five (5) years must be at senior managerial
level.
Extensive experience in the public service environment, preferably within
a Public Works, Infrastructure, Property Management, Human Settlements,
Transport, Roads or related built-environment portfolio will be a strong
requirement. Applicants must have a sound knowledge of the Constitution of
the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the Public Finance Management Act,
1999(PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations,
Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Supply Chain
Management prescripts, GIAMA and all other legislation, regulations, directives
and frameworks governing financial administration, asset management,
infrastructure expenditure and public accountability in Government.
Completion of the Nyukela Pre-Entry Certificate to Senior Management
Services, as endorsed by the National School of Government, is a prerequisite
for appointment. A valid drivers’ licence is also required. The ideal candidate
must demonstrate proven strategic capability and leadership, advanced
financial and analytical skills, sound knowledge of public sector governance,
high-level communication ability, people management and empowerment,
programme and project management, change management, policy analysis
and implementation, service delivery innovation, and a strong commitment to
ethics, accountability and good governance. The candidate must possess the
capacity to function effectively at executive management level, provide sound
strategic advice to the Head of Department and Executive Authority and drive
financial discipline, operational efficiency, institutional compliance and
improved audit outcomes in a complex public sector environment.
Added Advantage: Sector-Specific Exposure Preference will be given to candidates
with demonstrable experience in the financial oversight of: Public Works and
Infrastructure programmes; Property and accommodation management; Lease
management and facilities-related expenditure; Infrastructure planning and
implementation budgets; Maintenance and capital works expenditure;
Immovable asset management and reporting; Public sector procurement in
construction and built-environment contexts Personal Attributes The
Department seeks a candidate who is visionary, decisive, disciplined, and
highly ethical; one who demonstrates sound judgement, resilience, maturity,
and the ability to operate under pressure in a demanding governance
environment. The incumbent must be capable of balancing strategic leadership
with operational rigour and must display an unwavering commitment to
accountability, transparency, and stewardship of public resources.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Department and will
be responsible for the following: Strategic Financial Management: Provide
strategic leadership and direction on all financial management matters of the
Department. Ensure that the Department’s financial strategies, plans, and
systems support the overall mandate of the institution and are aligned to
government priorities, service delivery imperatives, infrastructure development
plans, and applicable legislative requirements.
Budget Planning and Expenditure Management: Manage and oversee the preparation, coordination,
and implementation of the Department’s budget, including MTEF processes,
cash flow projections, in-year monitoring, expenditure reporting, and budget
performance reviews. Ensure optimal allocation and utilisation of resources
and institute control measures to prevent under-expenditure, over-expenditure,
unauthorised expenditure, and fiscal instability. Financial Accounting and
Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate, complete, and timely financial
reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in
accordance with GRAP, PFMA, Treasury prescripts, and other reporting
frameworks.
Ensure proper management of financial transactions,
reconciliations, commitments, accruals, payables, receivables, suspense
accounts, and disclosure requirements. Supply Chain and Financial
Governance: Provide executive oversight over the financial governance
aspects of supply chain management, demand planning, acquisition
management, logistics, contract management, and compliance monitoring.
Ensure that procurement processes are consistent with the constitutional
principles of fairness, equity, transparency, competitiveness, and costeffectiveness, and that all procurement-related financial risks are properly managed. Asset and Infrastructure Financial Oversight: Lead the financial
management of departmental movable and immovable assets and provide
oversight on infrastructure-related expenditure, maintenance budgets, lease
commitments, accommodation costs, capital planning, asset verification,
impairment, disposal, and related financial reporting obligations.
Ensure that the financial dimensions of custodianship, user asset management planning,
and infrastructure investment are properly governed. Internal Controls,
Compliance and Risk Management: Establish, strengthen, and monitor internal
financial control systems to ensure full compliance with the PFMA, Treasury
Regulations, audit requirements, and internal policies. Ensure effective
management of irregular, fruitless and wasteful, and unauthorised expenditure,
including reporting, investigation support, corrective action, and consequence
management processes. Audit Coordination and Governance Support:
Support the Accounting Officer in discharging statutory financial governance
responsibilities.
Coordinate responses to Internal Audit, Audit Committee, and
Auditor-General findings. Drive the implementation of audit action plans and
ensure the institution is audit-ready at all times. Promote sound governance
practices and a strong control environment aimed at achieving and sustaining
clean audit outcomes. Organisational Leadership and Capacity Building: Lead
and manage the Finance Branch, including the functions of budgeting, financial
accounting, revenue management, expenditure management, supply chain
financial oversight, asset management, and internal control. Build institutional
capability through effective leadership, performance management, mentoring,
succession planning, and accountability.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Tshabalala Head: Public Works and Infrastructure Tel No: (051) 492 3909