Director- Accounts Payable at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 certificate together with a relevant SAQA-recognized Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Accounting, Financial Management or equivalent accredited NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Five (5) years' middle management (Deputy Director) experience in finance. A valid Driver’s Licence (with exception for persons with disabilities). Understanding and application of PFMA and Treasury Regulation. Knowledge of BAS and SAP.
• COMPETENCIES: Computer Literacy, Good Presentation skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing skills. Time management, management of people, Innovative, Team Player and flexible, Client Orientated, Influential and strategic, management information knowledge, policy development, financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. Innovative minded, ability to work independently without compromising Team results, and being a Team player is vital.

Duties :

• Staff Management, provide overall management and leadership to Accounts Payable staff. Develop and update Job Descriptions (JDs) and Job Profiles. Conduct performance reviews and regular time studies to assess workloads. Balance workload distribution across team members. Train and mentor new and existing staff. Organize and chair constructive staff meetings. Address employee concerns and workplace challenges. Monitor staff performance and implement improvement plans where necessary.
• Accounts Payable Management (Gauteng Provincial Departments); Ensure proper management of Accounts Payable in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
• Ensure that general Suppliers are paid within 30 Days, while making an effort to pay SMMEs in 15 Days or less. Financial Control & Compliance, Implement and enforce strong internal controls to manage Accounts Payable risks. Prevent fraudulent transactions and ensure adherence to financial policies and legislation.
• Authorise journals where necessary. Ensure new specimen signatures are submitted timeously in line with delegation guidelines. Establish controls to ensure accurate transfer of funds into suppliers’ bank accounts. Invoice Processing & Payments; Ensure invoices are captured into the accounting system before month-end to minimize accruals and backlog.
• Ensure payments are processed within 30 days. Ensure Practitioners/Team Leaders receive and process invoices in the same month goods/services are received (including Municipalities and Eskom). Monitor payment proposals and clear reconciling items (e.g., bank account changes) before the actual payment run. Coordinate, review and authorise creditors’ reconciliations before payments are released. Ensure proper filing of all creditor documentation, for audit.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Relations; Maintain effective relationships within the Procure-to-Pay process. Conduct monthly constructive meetings with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and propose amendments where necessary. Improve customer satisfaction by ensuring supplier invoices are received and paid within agreed terms. Observe payment terms to optimise cash flow and cost containment. Assist in resolving escalated supplier queries and implement preventative measures.
• Promote and support a customer-focused culture. Project & Audit Management; Ensure deadlines are met on projects assigned by Senior Management. Facilitate audit preparation processes and activities. Assist with budget preparation, control and financial reporting. Prepare and submit monthly management reports.

Closing Date : 03-07-2026