DHET Vision
An integrated, coordinated and articulated PSET system for improved economic participation and the social development of youth and adults.
DHET Mission
To provide strategic leadership to the PSET system through the development of appropriate steering mechanisms; effective oversight, monitoring and evaluation; the provision of support service...
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An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management and/or Accounting, or related qualification.
A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ work experience in in budgeting, financial accounting, exposure to Standard of General Recognized Accounting Practices (GRAP standards), accrual accounting principles and/or financial management or auditing in the private or public sector with at least three (3) to five (5) years proven work experience at an Assistant Director level. Candidates with a CA (SA) and/or CIMA qualification will have a distinct advantage.
DUTIES :
Perform financial planning, budgeting and reporting; Manage key stakeholders, inclusive of the National Treasury, the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Auditor-General of South Africa, the Public Investment Corporation and the Audit Committee; Perform investment management and cash flow management functions; Manage budgets for Annual Performance Plans(APPs) ,Strategic Plans and Operational Plans;
Manage cost centre budgets for NSF; Manage the allocation and distribution of NSF’s budget; Perform financial forecasting of NSF revenue and expenditure; Perform ongoing financial analysis, budget trend analysis and ability to provide recommendations;
Perform financial reporting functions, including drafting NSF’s annual financial statements, quarterly and monthly financial management reports, stakeholder financial reports and ad hoc financial management reports; Evaluate changes in financial reporting frameworks and legislation for possible impact on NSF’s financial reporting; Report accounting and financial information accurately and timeously in line with applicable legislative reporting standards of the NSF; Perform financial presentations;
Manage daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounting and recordkeeping functions including processing of financial information and transactions on accounting financial systems; Manage monthly and annual financial closure processes; Develop and maintain financial planning and reporting policies and procedures;
Manage external and internal auditors and serve as central coordination point for audit information; Manage the resources of the Directorate; Participate as active member of NSF finance team