Apply at Department Of Defence: CHIEF DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING
| Job Title: | CHIEF DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING |
| Company: | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE |
| Job Reference: | FMD/28/33/25 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-09-15T20:27 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-30T22:26 |
| Salary: | ZAR 728514 - 1494900 per year |
CHIEF DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING - Job Description
Introduction in Department Of Defence
The Department Of Defence Applications must be submitted on form Z83 (effective 01 January 2021), obtainable from the website of the Department of Public Service and Administration at www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit relevant certified copies of qualifications /relevant documentation. Apply at Department Of Defence: CHIEF DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING, It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) pre-entry assessments of which one will be a practical exercise and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection Committee shall score both technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process.
The practical exercise shall determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and shall comprise a formal test to determine a candidate’s proficiency Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment shall be conducted to determine the candidate’s grasp of the ethical principles, ethical decision-making abilities and ethical standards relevant to public service. The logistics of which will be communicated by the department on the date of the interview.
Additional to this, the shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (competency based assessments) as mandated by the Department of Public Service and Administration Senior Management Service competency assessment tools. The competency assessment will be limited to successful candidates in the interview process only. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability checks (pre-employment screening) which may include social media profiles checks. A successful candidate will have to undergo a full security vetting while in the employ of the department and negative outcome shall nullify employment contract (Top Secret security clearance). Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered. Successful candidates will be required to disclose their financial interests within one (1) month of appointment.
The Department Of Defence successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement with the Secretary for Defence. Applicants must quote the relevant reference number provided. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. The department reserves the right not to make appointment to the advertised post. Due to the large volumes of applications anticipated, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The South African Police Service hereby invites unemployed graduates who conform to the requirements for a twelve (12) months Graduate Recruitment Scheme at Gauteng Province The Graduate Recruitment Scheme is part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy. Generic requirements: *Be a South African citizen.
*Must be in possession of National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NCV L4). *Must have no previous criminal conviction(s) or case(s) pending.
*Applicants must be unemployed, never employed in the field of the advertised post and never participated in an internship programme in the relevant field of the post. *Applicants must be residents of the Province where the post is advertised. *Applicants are restricted to applying for only three (3) posts and complete a separate application form for each post reference number. Intern categories with minimum requirements:
Graduate Intern:
Tertiary Qualification is required. Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution for learners to finalise their qualification (letter from the Institution not older than two (2) years must be attached).
NB: STIPEND FOR EACH CATEGORY WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE. The following posts are advertised for consideration in terms of the Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the South African Police Service.
Responsibilities for CHIEF DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING
Strategic Management of the Chief Directorate Accounting including providing direction for the preparation and execution of service delivery plans, resource plans, Interim and Annual Financial Statements and related budgets. Financial Management in terms of the PFMA, Section 45 and related Department of Defence (DOD) instructions. Supervise service delivery regarding 30 day payments, annual/quarterly/monthly reporting, revenue management, payroll management, banking and cash management services and debt management. Represent the CFO during his/her absence and represent the CFO on the following forums, CFO`s forum, accounting standard board workshops, permanent Force Medical Continuation Fund, Group Life Insurance Scheme, and the Financial Management Board. Understand the Modified Cash Standard of accounting (MCS) and lead the implementation towards accrual accounting. Identify risks and develop controls to mitigate the risks. Oversee the audit process for the Chief Directorate and execute audit adjustments to the Annual Financial Statements. To implement the financial accounting regulatory frameworks,
Treasury practice notes and Treasury financial reporting guides. Review and correct irregular financial exceptions. Adequate systems to support regulatory framework. Identify financial system upgrade requirement, on need basis. Financial Management Systems (FMS), interim financial accounting enhancements. Identify new system development requirement, on need basis. Apply at Department Of Defence: CHIEF DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING. Direct and manage grievances of employees. Ensure employees know grievance management process of DOD. Attend to and preside over grievance process.
Required Qualifications for Department Of Defence
A senior Certificate in Department Of Defence with Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Financial Management/ Management Accounting/ Auditing qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA. Post Graduate Degree (BCom Honours) in Accounting/Financial Management/Management Accounting/ Auditing will be added advantage. Must have 5 years proven experience at senior managerial level. The successful candidate must have Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre entry Programme Certificate. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course 17 and for further details, please click https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms pre-enrty-programme/. Kindly note that there is specific amount to be paid in order to enrol for the course. Special requirements (Skills needed): Knowledge of Public Management and Administration, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA),
Treasury Regulations and related practice notes, Government Financial processes and procedures. Resources control processes, Spreadsheets, Word processing, presentation and database packages (preferably MS Office packages). Experience in working with database and information systems, sound knowledge of accounting and financial reporting processes and procedures of National Departments. Extensive knowledge of processes and procedures generally used to detect irregularities, well developed financial management skills, sound strategic capability and strong leadership skills, knowledge of computer software related to operating system. Impeccable integrity, excellence orientated, assertiveness, portray a positive self-image, self-motivated, adaptability, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), judgement, ability to cope under pressure.
How to Apply Department Of Defence: CHIEF DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING
To the Department of Defence, Human Resources Division (Chief Directorate HR Management), Private Bag X976, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to Bank of Lisbon (Cnr Paul Kruger and Visagie Street) or e-mailed to dhrcm.staffing@dod.mil.za
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