Assistant Director: Finance (Conditional Grant) Ref No: KCD 01/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate).
• Bachelor degree/ National Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or Equivalent qualification with major subjects in Accounting, Economics and Financial Management,.3-5 years supervisory experience in public service within financial administration component (Accounts payable & revenue, voucher control, budget & expenditure management and reporting).
• Valid Drivers’ License.
• A minimum of one year conditional grant financial management experience will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of Laws, Regulation, Policies, Instructions, Practices Notes, Public Finance. Management Act, Treasury Regulation and Treasury Guidelines.
• Possess in depth knowledge of budget procedures and BAS.
• Have the ability to perform independently and under pressure.
• Have good communication and interpersonal relations.
• Be computer literate with a proficiency in MS Office Software, especially Excel and PowerPoint Software.
• Knowledge of departmental and transversal systems e.g. (PERSAL, BAS, Vulindlela, etc.) Have planning, organizing, analytic thinking and presentation skills
• Be able to provide technical support to all the institutions within the district and ensure that the conditional grant is spent for its intended purpose.
• Possess knowledge of procurement procedures and advice.
• Possess knowledge of human resources policies.
• Possess knowledge of SCM Policies and Processes