Director: Salary Administration at Eastern Cape Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

•  National Senior Certificate, an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Financial Management or relevant qualification coupled with five (5) years’ experience at Middle Management Level in Salary Administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic regulatory framework for financial management (salary administration) in the public sector. Knowledge of SMS Handbook, Public Service Act and its Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and its Treasury Regulations. Good Communication (verbal and written) skills,
• Good Report Writing skills and PERSAL and BAS. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is a pre-requisite for appointment.
• Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation and Customer Focus. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES: 

• Develop policies and procure guidelines related to salary administration. Coordinate and monitor salary administration services. Render salary rebates services. Provide advisory services on all salary and issues.
• Render weekly support to Provincial Cost Containment Committee (PCCC) and weekly monitor and report on the implementation of the PCCC resolutions.
• Implement and monitor Audit Improvement Plans (AIPs) related to Salary Administration Directorate and submit monthly reports for consolidation purposes.
• Ensure effective and efficient utilisation and management of human, physical and financial resources of the Salary Administration Directorate, in accordance with applicable legislation and policies. Strengthen professionalism and build management capacity within the Directorate.