Deputy Director: Finance

Dr Harry Surtie Hospital (Gordonia/Upington Hospital)

Deputy Director: Finance

Salary: R495 603 per annum (all-inclusive package)
(Level 11)

Ref. H13/UPT/17

Requirements:

• A degree/National Diploma in Finance or Accounting Management/Public Management
• 5-10 years' experience in finance OR a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with more than 10 years' experience
• A valid driver's licence
• Appropriate experience in financial management, with considerable experience (at least 2-5 years) in financial management environment
• Experience in the application of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and the ability to use BAS

 Competencies:

• Presentation skills
• Diversity management skills
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Good analytical writing and reporting abilities
• Extensive knowledge of the PFMA
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and the Internet, as well as reporting software packages)
• Project and financial management skills
• A strategic thinker who is able to work independently as well as in a team
• Knowledge and understanding of the Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of project management
• The ability to develop and implement turnaround strategies
• Knowledge of computerised Public Service financial management systems
• Strategic capability
• Change management skills
• Knowledge of the PSA, PSR, SDA, LRA, BCEA, EEA and other relevant prescripts
• Demonstrable good work ethics and a service orientation (Batho Pele principles)
• Willingness to work extensive hours and the ability to handle pressure.

Duties:

• Ensure the availability of funds to enable the Sub-programme: Corporate Services to run effectively
• Set up internal controls to prevent system violation and infringements
• Monitor expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budget and cash flow projection/expenditure control
• Ensure compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Assist programme/budget managers in compiling and coordinating MTEF and ENE
• Assist with requests (budget/bid)
• Prepare a database of budget inputs acquired by the programme/budget managers in accordance with National Treasury prescriptions
• Prepare information for the annual financial statements according to Generally Recognised Accounting Practice
• Provide financial management support and advice
• Maintain proper accounts and financial records of the Department
• Monitor donor funding/expenditure, assets and liabilities
• Manage theft and loss control of the Department
• Establish and maintain

Enquiries: Mrs Witbooy, tel. (054) 338-6100

Closing date: 11 October 2013

Note: In line with Employment Equity, women will be given priority and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Northern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts, and candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote representivity will receive preference.

NB: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by Curriculum Vitae (CV), the names of referees, certified copies of ID, driver's licence and qualification/s. Please clearly state the reference number and name of the post for which you are applying. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please note that applications without the post reference number will not be processed. Further communication will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Note: A separate application form must be completed for each post.

The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated below.

As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.

Please forward applications for the posts, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Head of Department, Northern Cape Department of Health, Private Bag X5049, Kimberley 8300, for attention: The Director: Human Resource Management