Chief Director: Financial Administration and Accounting at Limpopo Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Accounting/Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting or Auditing as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience at senior managerial level in the financial management field and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment.

DUTIES :

• To oversee the management and provision of financial management within the Department; Oversee Financial Accounting and Reporting in line with applicable prescripts: Ensure accurate compilation of departmental annual budget, MTEF budget, and maintaining effective standard chart of accounts for the department; Prepare Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Department; Ensure efficient, economic, and effective control and management of budget and expenditure; Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Department are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards;
• Oversee the preparation, analysis and submission of Departmental monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and annual Financial Statements; Oversee the preparation and submission of Departmental Oversight Financial Reports to Provincial Legislature, Provincial Treasury; Manage resources (human, financial, equipment/assets). Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Manage performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance; Build and lead a high-performing team by ensuring provision of mentorship, coaching, and discipline of staff. Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.