DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUDGET REPORTING
| Job Title: | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUDGET REPORTING |
| Company: | Government |
| Job Reference: | CFO19/2025 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-10-12T20:25 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-11-05T22:25 |
| Salary: | ZAR 568741 - 896356 per year |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUDGET REPORTING - Job Description
Introduction
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUDGET REPORTING Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Creditworthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.
Responsibilities
Undertake financial planning, budgeting, and reporting work to ensure that information for planning purposes is collected and analysed properly, manage, review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process and coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes. Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments, develop and maintain policies and processes, monitor cash flow and submit cash flow reports and plans as required.
Provide advice and guidance to role players on the use of forecasting methods and tools. Manage the roll-over, adjustment estimates (ENE), and virement process to ensure that information on the requirement for role-over requests are disseminated to responsibility and program managers and that all roll-over requests are considered, proposal developed submitted to the CFO for consideration.
Donor funding management of expenditure and reporting. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Maintain discipline and quality control of work delivered by employees.
Required Qualifications
National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting or Finance or relevant qualification within the Financial Management field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Management Accounting environment of which three (3) should be at entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). Training in MS Office packages (Word and Excel specifically at Intermediate level), BAS & Vulindlela. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Knowledge of HR management practices, legal issues, negotiations and dealing with conflict. Assist in career planning and effective deployment of personnel. Ability to control and manage the acquisition of services and assets of the department. Ability to develop and apply policies. Advanced skills in financial; project management; Good interpersonal relations; Stakeholder engagement; Research skills; Financial Management; Change Management and knowledge management; Problem Solving and Analysis and People 15 Management and Empowerment. Ability to work individually and in team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.
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