| Government Entity | Mpumalanga - Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | DARDLEA/2026/08/08 |
| Salary | R 932 292.00 per annum (All-inclusive package) |
| Centre / Location | Head Office |
| Closing Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Source and Application | erecruitment.mpg.gov.za |
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/08
Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)
Job Type: Permanent
Directorate: Financial Management Services
Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services
Programme: Financial Management Services
Salary Level: 11
Remuneration: R 932 292.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)
Location: Head Office
Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Job Description
Demonstrated
an in-depth knowledge of the legislative environment applicable to government
finance and supply chain management and the development, implementation and
monitoring of related policies and procedures within a government environment.
Excellent supervisory and operational management skills. Good interpersonal
relations and written & verbal communication skills. The ability to
maintain high levels of confidentiality and to prioritize work in high-pressure
environments. Knowledge of relevant prescripts (PFMA, Treasury regulations,
BBBEE Act, PPPFA). Leadership, communication, financial management, planning
and execution skills. Knowledge and experience on BAS. Knowledge of LOGIS and
PERSAL will be an advantage. A valid driver’s license.
Requirements
Grade
12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced
Diploma
qualification in Internal Control/Accounting/Auditing or any related fields. A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in finance.
Duties
The
successful candidate will be responsible for implementing Internal Control and
Compliance functions within the department. Facilitate identifying, recording,
investigation, reporting and appropriate disclosures of Fruitless &
Wasteful Expenditure, Irregular Expenditure, Unauthorised expenditure and
Losses & damages in accordance with National Treasury prescripts and
frameworks. Developing and monitoring compliance to financial delegations,
financial policies and procedures. Review internal and external audit
reports/audit findings. Identify internal control weaknesses, recommend
mitigations and monitor implementation of mitigation plans. Manage development
of audit action plans, monitoring implementation of audit action plans
across the department and the preparation of financial statements.
More Information
Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel
No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel
No: (013) 766 6476
Requirements
Grade 12 plus a recognisedBachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diplomaqualification in Internal Control/Accounting/Auditing or any related fields. A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in finance.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing Internal Control and Compliance functions within the department. Facilitate identifying, recording, investigation, reporting and appropriate disclosures of Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure, Irregular Expenditure, Unauthorised expenditure and Losses & damages in accordance with National Treasury prescripts and frameworks. Developing and monitoring compliance to financial delegations, financial policies and procedures. Review internal and external audit reports/audit findings. Identify internal control weaknesses, recommend mitigations and monitor implementation of mitigation plans. Manage development of audit action plans, monitoring implementation of audit action plans across the department and the preparation of financial statements.
Source / Circular Reference
erecruitment.mpg.gov.za