Deputy Director: Finance (Level 11)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Director: Finance (Level 11), based in HARRY GWALA HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: as set out in the official advert (PDF). Reference number to quote: HGHD 08/2026 Closing date: 4 December 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• | «Ensure that the budget is aligned to the Departmental Strategic Plans, Hospital
• | Clinics business plans, monitor and interpret cash flows and report on financial
• | projections to Hospital Management and other relevant Management officials within the Department.
• » Ensure proper responsibility for the management, safeguarding and maintenance of assets and liabilities of the Hospital and Clinics.
• « Take effective and appropriate steps to ensure maximum collection of revenue due to Hospital and Clinics.
• « Implement and manage and efficient, cost effective and integrated Supply Chain Management throughout the Hospital and Clinics.
• «Monitor and manage the use of budget allocated to the Hospitals and Clinics and ensure that financial regulations/procedures and proper internal controls are in place and adhered to at all times.
• » Ensure appropriate management and utilization of resources allocated to the component.

Requirements

• « Senior certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
• " Bachelor’s Degree/ B.com in Accounting/ Degree in Cost Management and Accounting or Diploma in Accounting/ National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting or Bachelors of Business Administration as recognized by South African Qualification Authority.
• » 3 years managerial experience in Financial Management (salary level 9 as Assistant Director/Assistant Manager post experience
• » Unendorsed valid driver's license.
• South African Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations
• "Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes
• « Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Batho Pele.
• » Management, Conflict management, Project Management, Organisational
• «Influencing, Analytical, Motivational, Presentation Computer literacy e.g. MS Office suite, Facilitation, Interpersonal relations, Time management, Planning, Negotiation
• Communication - written and oral, Report writing, Problem solving, Change management, Decision making
• " Self-discipline and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• « Independent, Trustworthiness, Honesty, Accountability, Commitment to excellence
• Continuous learning, Amenable to change, Cultural awareness, Innovative
• " Confidentiality, Pro-active, Reliability, Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism
• » Working under pressure
• ENQUIERIES: Mrs. B.A MKHIZE TELEPHONE: 039-834 1301