Chief Director: Financial Management

About the job

REF NO: DSD 102/2026 REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate qualification (NQF Level 7) or higher, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at a senior managerial level. Competencies: Knowledge Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions, Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function, Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management, Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes, Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitor ing and review processes, Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration, Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems, Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape, Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector, Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes, Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements, Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments, Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day, Proven knowledge and unders tanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations, Proven knowledge and understanding of performance management in general, Proven Knowledge on strategic sourcing, preferential procurement and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BEE), Knowledge of financial management processes, Knowledge of industry trends and best practices per commodity groups, Knowledge of procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement, Knowledge on procurement policies, procedures and contract management, Knowledge of records management, inclusive of registry services and policy and procedures governing these functions. Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Project and Programme Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management. Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management, Accounting/ Finance/ Audit, Economic, Financial and Statistical analysis, Legal Administration |Strategic Pl anning, Excellent networking and network formation skills, Strong conceptual and formulation skills, Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications, Team building and strong inter-personal skills, Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills, Highly developed interpretive and conceptualisation and formulation ability, Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and mana ge under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances, the ability to persuade and influence, Ability to deal with wide variety of external and internal stakeholders. DUTIES: Line management: Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Ensure departmental management and financial accounting services; Ensure a departmental management accounting service, Budgeting and planning, Budget m onitoring and reporting, Ensure a departmental financial accounting service, Expenditure management, Bookkeeping and financial statements, Salary administration and debt management, Banking and cash management, Provide and manage supply chain management (S CM) services; Manage governance and contract management, Manage bid- and quotation, logistics and LOGIS, Manage departmental assets and fleet management, Render a service with regard to planning, compliance, performance management, capacity building and ri sk management, Provide an operational support service; Ensure the rendering of information and communication technology (ICT), human capital, corporate assurance, legal and communication support services, Manage the professional development of occupation s pecific dispensation (OSD) professions, Provide executive support to the HoD, Coordinate security management, occupational health and safety (OHS) and accommodation matters, Ensure sound internal control practices; Ensure proper governance, Render assurance services, Provide effective and efficient fraud and losses management service Strategic Management (including change management) Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate, Drive the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process, Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate, Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards, Report to the HoD on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support, Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Chief Directorate, and the Department, Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Chief Director. People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in t

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Dr R Macdonald Tel No: (021) 483 3083 / Robert.Macdonald@westerncape.gov.za.

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