Assistant Director: Income & Expenditure Control

About the role

The Department of Human Settlements (Gauteng) is hiring 2 Assistant Director: Income & Expenditure Control posts in Financial Accounting and Administration, based in Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: REFS/056648 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement the verification of grant claims and invoices relating to operational/Goods and Services.
• Monitor if the Financial Authorization form is signed by relevant official and check if the name of the entity on the FA it corresponds with the invoice attached.
• Monitor whether the contact, claim form, HSS for, claim progress payment and document check list are attached.
• Monitor if the total amount on the FA, HSS form and claim.
• Facilitate the payment of claims and invoices Ensure that all the documents are attached as per procurements regulations, quotation regulations, quotation, invoices, appointment letter and delivery note.
• Monitor invoices on SAP for validity of the following: Tax Clearance Certificate, Vendor number, invoice amount and bank account.
• Capture correct invoices on SAP in line with correct budget allocations .
• Attend to suppliers’ queries and payment related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate the scanning of claims from the E-Gov using SAP for payment purpose.
• Pass a correcting journal on SAP for all misallocations identified through verification process.
• Ensure the vendor number and vendor name, SAP account number, reference number, gross and net amount corresponds with the details on the invoice.
• Compile and update exception report on payments paid within 15 and 30 days on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis and submit to the Senior State Accountant for review.
• Monitor expenditure report for discrepancies for overspending and submit to the Senior State Accountant for review and inputs from budget holders.
• Supervision of staff.
• Maintenance of discipline.
• Management of performance and development.
• Ensure establishment, implementation and maintenance of efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Plan and allocate work.
• Prepare meeting packages and perform secretariat functions during the meetings and presentations.

Requirements

• A Matric plus a National Diploma/Degree in Finance/Cost & Management Accounting/B Com Accounting or any relevant qualification at NQF Level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience at Admin Officer level within financial administration or management accounting environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act, Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of Division of Revenue Act, BAS & SAP System.
• Planning, organising and execution, knowledge management, strategic management and ability to manage conflict.
• Competencies:
• Strategic capability and Leadership
• People Management and empowerment
• Programme and Project Management
• Financial Management and Change Management
• Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity
• Personal Attributes:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-management
• Work well under pressure
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills