DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL & SUPPORT SERVICES A4/085

An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7/6) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting/Cost and Management Accounting/Commerce/Financial Management or equivalent qualifications related to the field. Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the specified work field. Sound knowledge and experience of all financial related matters, budget procedures, the Basic Accounting System (BAS), the PERSAL System as well as the computerised LOGIS System. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Good presentation and report writing skills. Strong interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to function independently. Proven management skills and the ability to liaise at a high level. The ability to develop systems and processes as well as policies and procedures. Client-orientation/customer focus. Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Good computer user knowledge and experience. Valid driver's license.

Overall management of district Financial Services (including Budget and revenue management, expenditure services & Salary services, Supply Chain services and Asset Management). Ensure the efficient management of the district budget, the co-ordination of budgetary inputs and financial reporting. Manage and co-ordinate the efficient and accountable administration of salaries and salary accounts. Ensure the effective acquisition of goods and services. Co-ordinate and administer matters in respect of asset management in accordance with policies and delegations. Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all finance related matters (procedural and policy). Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on financial matters where applicable. Develop and implement appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive district Financial Service. Identify the needs for improved financial services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof. Maintain discipline of staff members. Execute HR Performance Management.

Ms M Masilela, Tel (013) 947 1816 / Ms LS Malatjie, Tel (013) 947 1725

The Mpumalanga Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to positions, as set out below: Should be uploaded via the following link uploaded on the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. 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 complete part A, B AND C as well as the declaration and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. 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. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. 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 Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments) The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 22 of 2026, Post 22/453