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POST 10/62 : DIVISIONAL HEAD: FINANCE (CB4)
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Requirements
Relevant Degree or National Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management with (7) years relevant experience.
Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Financial management and facilitation skills.
Plan, organize, lead and control.
Project management, presentation skills, conflict management, report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring.
Understanding of Public service policies and legislative frameworks.
Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
Service delivery and client orientation.
Integrity and honesty, Assertiveness.
Influence and impact.
Decision making, problem solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and negotiation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership qualities, initiative and drive.
Proven knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury Regulations relating to financial management and accounting.
Experience in procurement administration and public finance administration at management level.
Duties
Inspection of financial administration at the correctional centre.
Ensuring the correct management of special function accounts.
Ensuring control over all financial documentation.
Ensure the correct management of ledgers.
Monitoring of expenditure within the bounds of allocated funds.
Investigate irregularities in financial management at the correctional centre.
Ensure the correct distribution of funds and the inclusion of approved new services/expansions in the budget.
Submission of recommendations on the financing of activities.
Ensure that financial requirements by individual sections are correctly reflected on the appropriate budgetary responsibilities/objectives and on the budgetary reports.
Ensure optimum utilization of resources with regard to management of budgets within the framework of relevant legal directives and regulations.
Manage human resources, finances and assets.
Manage performance information.
How to apply
Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za
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Notes
Appointment under the Correctional Services Act