Director: Facilites Fund Management at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration / Business Management / Administration / Business Administration or equivalent. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Five [5] Years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a similar environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
• Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster, White Paper on Corrections in South Africa and White Paper on Remand Detainees. Understanding of Public Service Policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations and Public Finance Management Act).
• Competencies and Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making. Transformation management. Influencing and impact. Policy development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills. Diversity management. Negotiation skills. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations and time management. Accountability. Diplomacy and tact. Policy development and implementation. Good corporate governance principles. 

DUTIES :

• Effective management of members’ financial and other interests by ensuring sound financial management of the fund. Assist regions in the establishment of clubs and setting up trading points. Effective management of the widow and orphan fund. Management of the Protea–Karridene agreement and fund modernisation projects. Continuously ensuring compliance with all policies, rules and regulations within the department and those affecting the fund. Effective risk management to ensure compliance with the risk management plan.
• Efficient and effective management of the national sport fund and interest free study loans. Report on quarterly basis to the board of trustees on the funds’ strategic issues and developments. Ensuring that treasurers are trained on the applicable finance systems/software as well as on general financial management. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.