Area Coordinator: Finance at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Financial and Management Accounting or equivalent. Five (5) years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a similar environment. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
• Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster and White Paper on Corrections in South Africa and White Paper on Remand Detainees. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Understanding of Treasury Regulations, Tax Legislation, BAS system, LOGIS, PERSAL and Supply Chain Management processes.
• Competencies and Attributes: Communication skills. Financial and management accounting knowledge. Managerial skills. Change management skills. Strategic leadership. Understanding of broader public service transformation processes. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to network. Integrity and honesty. Service delivery and client orientation. Project and programme management. Ability to make and implement decisions. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and render supply chain management services in the management area. Coordinate the rendering of procurement and demand services. Render logistics and disposal management services. Manage and render financial and management accounting services in the management area. Manage and monitor the effective utilisation of the management area budget.
• Manage the collection of revenue in the management area. Manage and render financial accounting services in the management area. Render and monitor expenditure control. Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance to set internal controls within the department. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.