Deputy Director: Financial Management X1 Post

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Director: Financial Management X1 Post, based in GREY’S HOSPITAL. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO: Human Resources Department Greys Hospital Private Bag X 9001 Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand Delivered to 201 Townbush Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg Or Reference number to quote: GS 10/26 Closing date: 9 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the implementation of sound financial management systems, procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies and financial management prescripts.
• Coordinate the preparation, motivation, consolidation and implementation of the institution’s MTEF budget in consultation with hospital management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor budget utilisation and expenditure against approved allocations, identify variances and recommend corrective measures to promote budget discipline and prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Monitor institutional cash flow and expenditure commitments to support the timely settlement of obligations and prevent the accumulation of overdue payments.
• Prepare, analyse and consolidate accurate and timeous financial reports for submission to the Chief Executive Officer, hospital management and the relevant departmental structures.
• Provide financial management advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer and management on budget performance, expenditure trends, financial risks and resource allocation.
• Monitor the effective management and utilisation of the National Tertiary Services Grant (NTSG), ensuring alignment with approved allocations, applicable grant conditions and tertiary service delivery priorities.
• Coordinate the implementation of revenue enhancement measures, including revenue collection, reconciliation, monitoring and reporting, to improve institutional revenue management.
• Analyse financial data and management reports to identify trends, cost pressures, inefficiencies and opportunities for cost containment and improved resource utilisation.
• Monitor compliance with financial management policies, approved delegations, procurement procedures and relevant SCM prescripts, in collaboration with the responsible SCM officials.
• Maintain effective financial controls over expenditure, payments, commitments, revenue and other financial transactions to safeguard public funds.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and other statutory financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes by ensuring the availability of supporting documentation, responding to audit queries and coordinating the implementation of agreed remedial actions.
• Monitor financial risks and internal control weaknesses and ensure that corrective measures are implemented within approved timeframes.
• Supervise, manage and develop staff within the assigned financial management component, including performance management, capacity building and the promotion of accountability.
• Review financial management processes and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, compliance, service delivery and the effective use of institutional resources.
• Promote the effective use of BAS and other approved financial management information systems to enhance financial monitoring, reporting and decision-making.
• Provide technical guidance to managers and cost centre holders on budget management, expenditure control, financial reporting and compliance with applicable financial procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with hospital management, departmental financial management structures, SCM officials, auditors and other stakeholders to support sound financial governance.
• Undertake any other duties delegated by the Chief Executive Officer or the relevant supervisor, consistent with the responsibilities of the post and applicable delegations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• 3-5 years middle management experience in Financial Management.
• NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of qualifications and other supporting documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources).
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a technical assessment to evaluate the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the requirements of the post.
• THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGET FOR THIS POST IS: AFRICAN MALE, COLOURED MALE, AFRICAN FEMALE, COLOURED FEMALE.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIRED.
• A valid Code B (Code 8) drivers license.
• The incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for managing and monitoring the institution’s financial management and SCM functions to ensure sound financial governance, effective budget control, accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable legislation, and departmental policies
• The incumbent will support the Chief Executive Officer and hospital management in promoting the effective, efficient, economical and transparent utilisation of public resources to sustain quality patient care.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competencies:
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Treasury Guidelines and other applicable public sector financial management prescripts.
• Knowledge of relevant financial legislation, departmental policies, directives, practice notes, accounting procedures and internal control requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of budget preparation, implementation, monitoring and control, including the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Basic Accounting System (BAS).
• Knowledge of expenditure management, cash-flow planning, revenue administration, financial accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of public sector Supply Chain Management policies, procurement procedures and applicable financial delegations.
• Understanding of financial risk management, internal auditing, audit processes and the implementation of corrective action plans.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information, identify expenditure trends and variances, and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor financial management procedures, systems and internal controls.
• Good planning, organising, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and presentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare financial reports and provide financial advice to management.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, people management and performance management skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and experience in computerised financial management and reporting systems.
• Ability to engage effectively with management, staff, auditors, departmental officials and other relevant stakeholders.