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Requirements

An appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF7) as recognized by SAQA and a minimum 5 years of experience at a Senior management level or equivalent.

To ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS, a further requirement for appointment SMS level will be the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Program as endorsed by the National School of Government.

This is a Public Service specific training program which will be applicable for appointments at SMS level, and it must be noted that no appointment shall be finalized without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela).

All the shortlisted candidates for SMS must undertake a pre-entry practical exercise (Competency Assessment) as part of the interview process based on the technical or generic requirements of the post.

Candidates will also be expected to do practical presentations as part of the interview.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations, e.g. PFMA, PSA, PSR, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, GRAP, LRA, BCE, NT’s MCS, etc.

Special requirements (skills needed): Financial Management; Strategic planning; Project management; Financial GRC; Financial reporting, Auditing, etc.

Duties

Key Performance Areas: Develop, implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms to timeously respond to the changing needs for financial information, the interpretation thereof and the rendering of technical advice to the Accounting Officer.

Ensuring that the financial resources and assets of the department are utilized effectively and economically to realize the objectives of the strategic plan.

Ensuring that all conditional grants and donor funds where appropriate are properly managed and financial reports prepared.

Provide technical advice to line managers to ensure the equitable allocation, maintenance and effective utilization of resources in line with the strategic objectives of the department, legislative imperatives and good governance arrangements.

Meet the reporting requirements and standards under the PFMA, Division of Revenue Act and financial statements.

Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangements and systems for the accountable delegation of financial powers, asset security, monitoring, evaluation, early warning and timeous corrective action.

Assist the Accounting Officer by applying cost benefit analysis principles assuring value for money.

Oversee the budgetary process within the department, exercise budgetary control and provide at a strategic level early warning arrangements.

Develop and facilitate the implementation of the supply chain management system consistent with legislative and other good governance arrangements.

Oversee the preparation and submission of the annual financial statements and liaison with the Auditor- General in this regard.

Assist with the implementation of the Division of Revenue Act.

Liaise with the relevant role-players within the three spheres of government in the financial environment regarding transversal financial and related corporate governance matters. 140

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