Chief -Director: Financial Administration and Accounting at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and an NQF level 7 degree in Accounting / Auditing / Financial Management. At least five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level (Director), within a financial management environment. Knowledge of PFMA and the broader government framework on financial management, experience of the budget policy framework and their due process, transactional and developmental finance. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, and Public Service Regulations as well as Procurement Policy Framework, Asset Management Prescript, Financial Accounting and Budgeting. Good strategic capability and leadership, financial, change, knowledge, programme and project management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, honesty and integrity, interpersonal and computer skills. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel frequently. Valid driver’s license. The SMS pre-entry certificate is required for appointment finalization.

DUTIES

• Manage financial and budget management services. Monitor the transversal system functions, ensure proper management of assets including the asset verification process, advise and guide management on department annual budget and financial issues to make informe decisions. Regulatory framework and reporting. Ensure that all reports, returns, notices and other information which are submitted to the Executing Authority, the National Treasury and the Auditor-General as required by the PFMA are timeous and accurate. Ensure compliance with the provisions of the PFMA Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations. Oversee the development of policies and procedures. Develop and review of risk models and the mitigation of risk by suitable policies/procedures, proper segregation of duties and development of appropriate internal control procedures. Engage all stakeholders on the implementation of internal control and risk management within the department. Provide strategic leadership to the chief directorate. Advise on strategic financial and corporate governance matters pertaining to allocated budgets. Implementation of strategic management skills and project management principles. Liaise with the relevant departmental, public entities and supplier stakeholders on transverse finance issues. Develop operational plans, manage and oversee human resources as well as the material resources allocated.