Chief Financial Officer at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Chief Financial Officer

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • A qualification in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level. Extensive experience in a Financial Management environment leading complex financial management functions, including Financial Governance, Audit- and Risk Management practices. 

  DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions:

  • Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Finance and Supply Chain Management Branch, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance processes. Lead the modernisation and digital transformation of financial and supply chain management systems, processes and controls in alignment with Departmental priorities and national digital government objectives.
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Department on financial management, budgeting, accounting, expenditure management, revenue management, asset and fleet management, supply chain management and public-private partnership initiatives in accordance with the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Lead the Department’s financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes, including medium- and long-term financial strategy development, financial modelling, resource allocation, expenditure oversight and the optimisation of financial performance and sustainability.
  • Provide strategic financial advice and support to the Accounting Officer and Executive Management on financial governance, fiscal planning, strategic investment decisions, financial risks and the financial implications of Departmental initiatives and reforms. Oversee the implementation of robust financial governance frameworks, including internal control systems, audit-readiness strategies, compliance management, financial risk-management practices, and consequence management measures, to achieve and sustain clean audit outcomes and strengthen the Department’s financial maturity.
  • Facilitate high-level stakeholder engagement and represent the Department in governance, audit and financial management structures, including leading Audit Committee engagements on behalf of the Department, to promote effective oversight, accountability and organisational performance. Lead the development, review and implementation of financial and supply chain management policies, directives, frameworks and operational standards aligned to national legislation, Treasury prescripts and Departmental priorities. Ensure the achievement of Branch performance targets, operational efficiency, effective service delivery and the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch. 

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  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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