Assistant Director: Contract Administration at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Financial Management or within the related field as recognised by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Management or relevant field.

Duties

• Facilitate the development and review of the annual and medium-term expenditure framework budgets. Support the development and review of financial plans in line with the operational plans.
• Provide all contract administration support. Facilitate contract generation and facilitate vetting of contracts by Legal Services. Liaise with finance and financial aspects to contracts.
• Develop systems and procedures for the management of contract amendment process. Provide support on the interpretation of contracts and provide guidance on contract management.
• Facilitate the review of NRMP contracts in consultation with all stakeholders. Maintain contract database. Facilitate effective partnerships that support the unlocking of natural resource restoration and management.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of financial management, accounting. Government budgeting processes. Costs accounting. Risk management. Public Service financial legislative frameworks.
• Strategic planning and budgeting. HR management practices, legal issues, negotiations and dealing with conflict. Skills & Competencies: Advanced skills in policy formulation.
• Adequate skills in computer use. Advanced skills in financial. Project management. Good interpersonal relations. Relationship Management. Stakeholder engagement. Research. Personal attribute: Honesty. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work individually and in team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Creativity. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict. Character beyond reproach. Articulate. Sense of responsibility and loyalty. Initiative and creativity