Assistant Director: Normative Financial Compliance (PFMA)

Tracking Number: PT 16/2026

Salary Level: 9

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr J Facoline at (021) 483 4388

Job Purpose

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of corporate (financial) governance norms and standards and enforce compliance thereof in departments. This post is based in Cape town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher) in Finance or Economics; Minimum of 3 years' Public Sector Finance experience and understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Research, develop and update financial governance norms and standards; Monitor, evaluate and report on compliance with the Public Finance Management Act; Maintain and implement the Financial Management Capacity Maturity Model or other relevant governance monitoring; Maintain, rollout and update the Governance Framework according to the need of the environment; Annual analysis and evaluation of audit outcomes and submission of reports to Cabinet and SCOPA; Support institutions with implementation of the governance framework; Project Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Administrative procedures relating to financial legislation; Norms and standards (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National and Provincial Treasury Directives and the financial governance environment, including the internal audit framework; Verbal and written communications skills, including report writing; Ability to think analytical and use data to acquire insights.

Remuneration

R 487 197- R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available fromMonday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.