CHIEF DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Post Number: MPDoH/Sep/26/1510

Post Station: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Salary: R1 554 696 p.a (Level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package)

Number of Posts: 1

Closing Date: 2026/09/18

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Finance, Financial Accounting / Management as recognized by SAQA. At least five (5) years’ experience in financial accounting / management at Senior Management Service (SMS) level. Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate. A valid driver’s licence. Skills: Proven experience in public sector accounting, reporting, risk management, internal controls and/or auditing. Proven experience in managing Supply Chain Management and fraud prevention. Experience in programme management as well as diversity and change management. Clear understanding of priorities of government. High level of communication and consultation skills. Ability to work proactively and under pressure. Track record in the preparation and management of strategic plan, business plans and budgeting ability to implement, monitor and evaluate internal systems controls to ensure sound financial management and other resources management practices. An in-depth knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and PPPFA. An understanding of good cooperate governance principles (King III) and all other relevant financial regulations and budget laws. Public Service Act. Public Service Regulation. National Treasury regulations. National Treasury/Practice Notes. National Treasury & DPSA Circulars. General Accounting Principles. Division of Revenue Act. SCM Guidelines and Frameworks Public Service Regulation; and other relevant acts, policies and regulations. Planning. Team development. Decision making. Problem solving. Report writing & general (Academic) writing skills. Financial management. Budgeting systems. Analytical skills. Management skills. Written Communication: Prepare reports required in terms of Public Service statutory framework by collecting, formatting & explaining information.

Duties

Develop, implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms/strategic to timeously respond to the changing needs of financial information and the interpretation thereof. Give expect advice on the strategic financial planning of the Department through analysis of budget and expenditure patterns, financial status, financial plans, past and present financial operation and estimates of future revenues and expenditures. Ensure that financial resources and assets of the department are utilized effectively and economically to ensure the objectives of the strategic plans. Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangements and systems for the accountable delegation of financial powers, assets security, monitoring and evaluation of systems and timeous corrective action. Assists the Head of Department by applying cost – benefit analysis principles to certify value for money. Oversee budgetary process within the Department, exercise budgetary control and provide early arrangement at a strategic level. Develop and facilitate the implementation of the Supply Chain Management System, consistent with legislative and other government policies. Facilitate Risk Management in the Department and maintain an internal audit system and external audit processes. Ensure that fraud and prevention systems are implemented. Monitor the implementation of the Departmental Clean Audit Strategy. Oversee the preparation and submission of annual financial statements and liaise with the Auditor – General. Liaise with relevant role – players within National and Provincial Department. Responsible for management of Human Resources in the respective Chief Directorate.

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes

NOTE: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za