Deputy Director: Financial Management Services

The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land And Environmental Affairs (Dardlea) is an integral part of the South African Public Service established in terms of section 197 of the Constitution and read with section 7 (1) and 7 (2) of the Public Services Act of 1994.The Department derives its core mandate from the provisions of schedules 4 and 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and in accordance with section 104 (1) b of the Constitution. As a concurrent national and provincial legislative competency listed in schedule 4 of the Constitution, the Department, as part of the system of concurrent governance, derives its administrative mandate from both National Parliament and Provincial Legislature. The Department derives its mandates from a number of Acts and policies. The department is headed by the Member of the Executive Council appointed by the Premier of the Mpumalanga province. The MEC is assisted by the Head of Department, who is the Accounting Officer. The staff members of the department are appointed in terms of the Public Service Act of 1994. The department is accountable to the Provincial Legislature.

MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and understanding on human resource management legislation, policies, practices and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Guidelines. Knowledge of public service anti- corruption strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Knowledge of administrative clerical procedures and systems. Understanding of departmental policies and procedures, government financial systems, principles and practice of financial accounting. Understanding of framework for managing performance information. Knowledge of business strategy transaction and alignment. Problem solving and analysis. People diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Excellent communication skill (both verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct. A valid driver's license.

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management or related field. A minimum 3 years related experience in Financial Accounting at Assistant Director level.

DUTIES

Manage the financial revenue, expenditure management, supply chain management and accounting in the district. Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. Develop and maintain policies and processes. Monitor revenue collected, expenditure incurred, submits reports and plans as required. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedure. Undertake revenue, expenditure management and accounting work as required. Revenue management-Ensure that cashier, banking, debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered. Expenditure management-Ensure that payment for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed. Accounting-To provides financial administration and accounting services (legal/journals, accounting and reporting, interim and annual financial statements). Manage the sub-directorate revenue, expenditure management and accounting. Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports, serve on transverse task teams as required. Procurement and asset management for the Directorate. Planning and allocate work, Quality control of work delivered by employees. Conduct strategic tariff determination assessments, utilising macroeconomic variables to design sustainable, legally compliant pricing structures for cluster services. Functional technical advice and guidance.