Government EntityMpumalanga - Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs
    Reference NumberDARDLEA/2026/08/68
    SalaryR 338 106.00 per annum
    Centre / LocationHead Office
    Closing DateSeptember 11, 2026
    Source and Applicationerecruitment.mpg.gov.za

    Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/68

    Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

    Job Type: Permanent

    Directorate: Management Accounting Services

    Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services

    Programme: Administration

    Salary Level: 7

    Remuneration: R 338 106.00 per annum

    Location: Head Office

    Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

    Job Description

    Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework
    governing Public Service, PFMA, National Treasury MTEF guidelines and Treasury
    Regulations. Financial Management communication, Reporting procedures, Computer
    Literacy. Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s
    license.

    Requirements

    Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma/Undergraduate
    qualification NQF level 6 or related qualifications as recognised by South
    African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). A qualification in Financial
    Management will be an added advantage. At least a minimum of 2 years’
    experience in the same or related field.

     

    Duties

    Provide budget compliance support to management.
    Capturing of budget records, transfers and virements. Prepare budget reports. 
    Provision of support and advise programme and responsibility managers with regard to allocation, additional re-allocation, approval of budget and other budgetary matters.

    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, behavioral
    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 recognised National Diploma/Undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 or related qualifications as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). A qualification in Financial Management will be an added advantage. At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same or related field.

    Duties

    Provide budget compliance support to management. Capturing of budget records, transfers and virements. Prepare budget reports.Provision of support and advise programme and responsibility managers with regard to allocation, additional re-allocation, approval of budget and other budgetary matters.

    Source / Circular Reference

    erecruitment.mpg.gov.za