DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (X1 POST)

This position is for a Deputy Director of Financial Management based at the Capricorn District Office of the Limpopo Department of Social Development. The role is a senior management post within the department’s district financial operations, responsible for ensuring that public funds are managed in line with legislative frameworks and departmental policies. The incumbent will provide strategic direction and oversight across a broad spectrum of financial functions, supporting the department’s mandate to deliver social development services to communities in the district. The role requires strong leadership, the ability to manage teams, and a thorough understanding of public sector financial governance.

Candidates must hold a Grade 12 certificate as well as an appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 in Financial Management or an equivalent field recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five years of proven experience is required, with at least three years at Junior or Assistant Director level. A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence is essential, although an exception is made for persons with disabilities. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate core competencies including strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, change management, financial management, people management, knowledge management, problem solving, and client orientation. In-depth knowledge is also required of the Public Service Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury regulations, NGO financial governance and donor requirements, DSD financial policies, GRAP/IFRS reporting standards, budgeting and expenditure control, auditing and compliance verification, and financial systems such as BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS.

The main duties of the post are wide-ranging and include managing the provision of supply chain management, covering demand and acquisition, purchasing, and inventory management. The Deputy Director will also coordinate asset management services, oversee transportation services, and manage the provision of financial planning and budgeting. In addition, the role involves managing financial accounting services, physical facility maintenance and repairs, and leading audit processes. The position also requires capacity building and training facilitation for NGOs, report writing and presentation, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Applicants should note that this is an equity-targeted recruitment process, with employment decisions informed by the department’s Employment Equity Plan. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security clearance and verification of qualifications, as well as two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise testing technical and generic suitability, and an integrity assessment. The recommended candidate will undergo a Personnel Suitability Check. Candidates with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA. Shortlisted applicants will need to submit certified copies of their identity document, Grade 12 certificate and required qualifications before the interview. The department reserves the right not to fill the post, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. The department will not carry any costs related to transport, accommodation or meals for interviews or assessments.