Requirements :
- A Grade 12 Certificate, NQF level 7 tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce or related field. An NQF level 8 qualification in Commerce, Financial Accounting, Financial management or related field as well as a minimum of eight 8 and ten 10 years’ experience at Senior Management level. Good understanding of the health sector will serve as an added advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislations, related regulations and policies in the public sector in the health sector.
- A valid Driver’s Licence with exception for persons with disabilities. Must be computer literate. Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment. Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Communication, Client orientation and customer focus.
- Willingness to work extended hours when necessary. Good understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget process, Division of Revenue Act, Income Tax Act, Supply Chain Management, Treasury Regulations and associated practice notes, financial accounting including principles of GAAP/GRAP. A valid Driver’s licence.
Duties :
- The successful candidate shall report to the Head of Department. The Chief Financial Officer’s core functions are to assist the Accounting Officer to carry out his or her financial management responsibilities in areas ranging from budget preparation to financial reporting, the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures.
- Ensure the provision of effective and efficient management of expenditure. Lead and support the provision of Supply Chain Management SCM Services. Contribute to the financial aspects of the strategic planning process, ensure that internal financial targets and budgets are fully consistent with the strategic plan. Manage working capital, assets, liabilities, and revenue.
- Exercise effective budgetary control, which requires monitoring systems that warn of impending overspending of a vote or main division of any impending under collection of revenue or shortfall in budgeted revenue. Prepare reports in terms of financial management legislation such as PFMA, Treasury Regulations and DoRA. Playing a pivotal role in the functioning of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Department including the internal and external audit function.
- Manage the departmental budget in accordance with departmental strategy and relevant prescripts. Co-ordinate and ensure effective and efficient performance of the Financial Management and Supply Chain Management functions in all facilities of the Department: Develop and maintain measures to prevent fraud and maladministration. Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Act 5 of 2000.
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of the Annual Financial Statements. Ensure that the internal control systems is in place to prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless expenditure.
- Monitor the implementation, progress and expenditure of infrastructure related projects. Develop and/or improve on accounting and operational policies and procedures, with a view to comply with Public Financial Management Act PFMA. Ensure the asset management in the Department is in compliance with Treasury regulations GRAP, GAAP. Provide support to Senior Managers and Chief Executive Officers in executing their financial responsibilities.
Closing Date : 03-07-2026
