Assistant Director: Finance M & E

POST : Assistant Director: Finance M & E REFERENCE NO. : ETH 05 /2026 NO. OF POSTS : 01 CENTRE : ETHEKWINI DISTRICT OFFICE SALARY NOTCH : R 487 197.00 per annum OTHER BENEFITS : 13th cheque, Medical Aid (optional), Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate PLUS Degree or National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, A minimum of three (3) years’ Supervisory experience in Financial Management environment, Valid driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The incumbent of this post will report to the Deputy Director: Finance M&E, and will be responsible to report on activities to ensure effective and efficient production of reliable information on the District Grants financial Management of the Department and as such the ideal candidate must have: Detailed knowledge of budgeting and financial management area of operation and associated processes. Ability to communicate with all stakeholders and role –players at all levels in clear and unambiguous language. Good knowledge of Public Finance Management as well as relevant Acts and Regulations. Sound Management, negotiation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Labour Relations, discipline and grievance procedure. Good organizational and planning skills and ability to make independent decisions. Knowledge of departmental and transversal systems e.g. (PERSAL, Vulindlela and BAS). Knowledge of MS office Software applications. Numerical skills and understanding of grant funding management KEY PERFORMANCES AREAS Facilitate development of grant funding business plan per financial year. Coordinate, manage and collate/consolidate budget estimates for grant funding as per business plans. Facilitate the division/distribution of the budget allocation between all sub-programmes. Prepare, analyse and report on expenditure versus budget for the entire grant funding in the district. Manage, coordinate and provide guidance to cash flow meetings and spending patterns. Identify, rate and institute control measures to minimise financial risks in the district. Conduct analysis on the expenditure trend to determine whether budgetary allocations are in line with the envisaged output performance and targets as per business plan. Provide regular reports pertaining to the grant performance for example DORA reports, variance reports and other reports. Manage the journalising process within the institution. Ensure correct staff linking and verification within objectives and responsibility. Manage resources with the sub-directorate. Conduct support visits to institutions within the district ENQUIRIES: Mr. B. Aslam CONTACT NO: 031 273 5512 CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: Email:[email protected] or Hand delivery: The HR Manager, EThekwini District Office, 85 King Cetshwayo Highway, Mayville, Durban, 4000. Or Courier to: The HR Manager, EThekwini District Office, Private Bag X54318, Durban, 4000. ASIBE HEALTHY KZN