Deputy Director: Financial Management REF NO: FMTE 01/10/2026 at Free State Department of Community,Safety Roads and Transport

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11) 

CENTRE : Bloemfontein 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Candidates must be in possession of a Grade 12 or Matric plus a SAQA-recognised degree or equivalent at NQF level 7 in Accounting and/or Financial Management. Must have completed a South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) or South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) articles.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five years relevant financial experience, of which at least three years must be at management level. A valid driver’s licence is required.
• Skills and Competence: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic capability and leadership, people management and empowerment, financial management, knowledge management, problem-solving and analysis, customer focus and strong communication skills, together with a thorough understanding of Public Service Acts, policy analysis and interpretation, have working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and the Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Standards(GRAP). Due to the large databases used the official is required to be an expert in Microsoft Excel and Access. 

DUTIES :

• The core duties are extensive since the candidate facilitates financial planning for the entity, prepares monthly financial reports, monitors cash flow, and ensure that the entity complies with financial prescripts.
• The candidate is also responsible to perform year-end financial procedures, assist with the preparation of financial statements in terms of GRAP, preparation of audit files as required by the Auditor General, identifying correcting journals, compiling a detailed asset register for leased assets in accordance with GRAP.
• The position further requires the candidate to manage revenue including the calculation of the entity’s tariffs and computing the quarterly leased schedules of clients. Revenue collection duties involve monitoring the policy and legislative framework, tracking revenue collected and expenditure incurred, and ensuring cashier, banking, debt management, and reporting services are rendered. The candidate will be required to perform risk functions by analysing the detail fleet expenditure.
• The candidate is also responsible to authorise transactions for the entity on BAS, monitors payroll, and undertakes expenditure management, accounting work, including identifying and authorising journals.
• Finally, the post manages human, financial and equipment resources, including, staff performance and development, discipline, leave matters and ensuring spending is aligned with strategic objectives. This is a demanding leadership role suited to a finance professional who can manage teams, work under pressure and uphold sound governance.