DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL BUDGET MONITORING AND SUPPORT REF NO: DBE/30/2026 Branch: Finance and Administration.

The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) in Financial Management/Accounting or other similar qualification recognised by SAQA; At least four (4) years' experience as Assistant Director or equivalent level; Four (4) years’ experience in budget analysis environment. Experience of working with financial statements, supply chain management, data management, database and report writing; Proficiency in computer applications; Experience in coordinating provincial financial support; Knowledge of government transversal systems and understanding of public sector budget planning, budget analysis, auditing, budgeting and financial accounting; Knowledge of the King Reports, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Public Service Act and other prescripts; Good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, Change Management, Conflict Management, People management, Planning and Organising skills, risk management and computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to travel.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation; Reporting financial performance of the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) in alignment with their Annual Performance Plans and Strategic Plans; Ensuring improved quality of Provincial Education budget and funding of educational priorities; Liaising with stakeholders and DBE with regards to the PEDs financial performance; Facilitating capacity building on analysis, monitoring and reporting of the financial information and spending trends; Strengthening financial management reporting and decision making processes; Conducting constant assessment to ensure that approved provincial financial plans in line with relevant financial processes and prescripts; Travelling to PEDs for monitoring purposes Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.

Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at [email protected]/ [email protected]. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr M Segowa/ Ms N Monyela/ Ms N Kumalo

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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

PSV Circular 18 of 2026, Post 18/05