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POST 10/24 : AREA COORDINATOR: FINANCE


Key details

Salary
R896 436 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Eastern Cape Region: East London
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Job Highlight

Overview
Lead financial management and budget control to ensure effective use of resources and compliance with regulations in the Department of Correctional Services.

Requirements

Relevant B Degree/National Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management.

At least 3 - 5 years relevant management experience at an Assistant Director level in Finance and Supply Chain Management environment.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Proven knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury Regulations relating to financial management and accounting.

Procurement administration and public finance administration on management level.

Knowledge of LOGIS and BAS.

Programme and project management, project principles and methodologies, research and development, computer aided engineering applications.

Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating high performance culture, technical consulting, professional judgement.

Decision making, team leadership, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness.

Communication, planning and organization, conflict management, problem solving and analysis, people management, change management and innovation.


Duties

Manage budgetary expenditure control through the compilation and coordination of MTEF/ENE processes, In Year monitoring and comprehensive expenditure oversight.

Ensure the optimal utilization of financial and material resources.

Provide support in managing regional budgets in accordance with applicable legal frameworks, directives, and regulations.

Perform budget control functions and enforce strict financial discipline.

Oversee logistics and procurement management processes.

Ensure effective financial accounting practices within the Management Area by maintaining sound revenue management, debt management and accurate account maintenance.

Prevent under collection of revenue and ensure timely submission of Section 32 compliance certifications.

Manage cash and cash equivalents and conduct audits on all collected revenue.

Execute Supply Chain Management (SCM) functions, including acquisition, demand and contract management.

Oversee asset management responsibilities, including the signing of asset control sheets (R022) and the continuous maintenance and updating of the asset register.

Oversee the administration of tenders, contracts and transport services.

Manage human resources, financial resources, and physical assets.

Manage performance information.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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