Government EntityMpumalanga - Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs
    Reference NumberDARDLEA/2026/08/08
    SalaryR 932 292.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)
    Centre / LocationHead Office
    Closing DateSeptember 11, 2026
    Source and Applicationerecruitment.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