Assistant Director: Portfolio Management Services at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to ensure an integrated, effective and efficient financial management of the portfolio of grants of the Department of Infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3-year experience in management accounting, grant management and/or project management.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Monitor performance of Conditional Grants (financial and non-financial) and identify any associated risks; Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, (In-Year Monitoring), Conditional Grants, Earmarked funds, Annual Report, IRM, Reporting in accordance with the Division of Revenue Act,Report financial and non-financial information to National and Provincial Treasury; Monitor, and track changes in business plans for the Adjustment budget process; Assist with the prevention of unauthorised expenditure, under spending and over-spending of conditional grants; Reconciliations between Transfer Agreements (MOA’s) with municipalities, Housing Subsidy System (HSS) and Basic Accounting System (BAS); Assist in annual Budget processes.

Competencies    

• Knowledge in the following: Business and organizational structure of the Department and other spheres of government; Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; Grant management and administration. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Data Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Analytical, planning and organising; Reliable, self-disciplined and dedicated.