Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for overseeing the South African communications, telecommunications and broadcasting industries. The political head of the department is the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, who is assisted by a deputy minister. As of August 2021 the minister is Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and her deputy is Philly Mapulane.REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 7/ Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ or the relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. Registration as a Chartered Accountant will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years' experience in financial management covering Accounting, Budgeting, Reporting and Asset Management at the Senior Managerial level.

DUTIES :

The purpose of the post is to oversee the provision of financial management and reporting services. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of Financial Management Services. Oversee and monitor the provision of Logistics, Travel and Asset Management Services and Supply Chain Management. Execute all responsibilities delegated by the Accounting Officer in terms of Sections 38 to 43 of the PFMA. Maintain an integrated accounting and financial management system, including financial reporting and internal control. Oversee budgetary processes (Medium term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates of national expenditure (AENE), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), reprioritisation, movement of funds) within the department and ensure alignment with strategic objectives and the Departmental entities (Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act 5 of 2000). Oversee the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual financial statements, including other financial reports and liaise with National Treasury and the Auditor-General. Participate in policy formulation and review by rendering advice to the Executive Authority, Accounting Officer and Senior Management on financial matters and financial consequences thereof. Ability to robustly engage key stakeholders and relevant role players such as National Treasury, Auditor General, management, governance and oversight structures, as well as relevant entities' management in the finance environment regarding transversal financial matters. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, as well as managing and ensuring compliance.