Chief Director: Financial Management – Department of Agriculture Jobs in Gauteng
| Job Title | Chief Director: Financial Management – Department of Agriculture |
| Company | Government Jobs |
| Job Reference | Director |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-07-08T17:58 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-17T19:57 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 720147 - 1554696 per year |
Chief Director: Financial Management – Department of Agriculture - Job Description
Introduction
The Department of Agriculture (Office of the Director-General) is looking for an experienced financial management executive to take up a senior leadership post overseeing the department's entire financial function, based in Pretoria
About the Company
This role sits within the Branch: Office of the Director-General at the Department of Agriculture, a national government department responsible for financial governance and compliance across its operations
Responsibilities
• Oversee sound, compliant financial management across the department
• Manage bookkeeping, payables, receivables, and lease management functions
• Administer salary and payroll processes to ensure timely payment
• Manage budget performance, financial reporting, and legislative compliance
• Provide management accounting services and enforce proper accounting principles
• Ensure governance and compliance in line with PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, and related frameworks
• Lead the development and implementation of financial policies, systems, and risk management frameworks
• Advise senior management on financial matters and strategic planning implications
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on transversal financial issues
• Lead and manage the Chief Directorate, including resourcing, service delivery, and staff development
• Ensure implementation of Service Level Agreements with provincial departments and relevant entities
Required Qualifications
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in Financial Management, Management Accounting, Accounting, or Commerce (NQF 7)
• Minimum 5 years' experience at senior managerial (SMS) level in finance
• Sound knowledge of the PPPFA, MFMA, GAAP, PFMA, and National Treasury Regulations, plus corporate governance and the public service environment
• Strong leadership, project management, computer, and communication skills
• Conflict resolution, facilitation, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Job Benefits and Perks
• Salary of R1,554,696 per annum (Level 14), all-inclusive package with a flexible structuring option per SMS rules
• Senior leadership role shaping national financial governance
• Based in Pretoria, Gauteng
How to Apply
Submit a completed Z83 form and detailed CV (PDF, max 10MB) by hand delivery to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, or by email to CDFMrecruit47@nda.gov.za. Enquiries: Ms K Kgang, (012) 319 7194. Reference: 3/3/1/47/2026.