Deputy Director: Financial Management

About the role

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is hiring a Deputy Director: Financial Management in Administration Support, based in Gauteng (Pretoria). This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 Or by email to Post277@Dlrrd.Gov.Za Reference number to quote: 3/1/1/1/2026/277 Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial management support.
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the annual budget and operational plans.
• Monitor budget performance and expenditure trends against approved allocations.
• Ensure effective allocation and utilisation of financial resources.
• Provide financial advice and support to management to facilitate informed decisionmaking.
• Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Provide effective financial planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Monitor budget implementation progress and identify all variances against approved budget.
• Analyse financial performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reports.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reports.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and audit processes.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans.
• Coordinate year-end financial statement preparation and audit processes.
• Provide effective financial management and administration.
• Implement and maintain appropriate financial management systems and controls.
• Provide support for the preparation of information on the status of financial resources as required.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and funding allocations.
• Support project managers in financial planning, forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with project funding requirements and reporting obligations.
• Render supply chain and other physical resources management services.
• Provide financial oversight and support for procurement processes.
• Manage the procurement of goods and services for the Directorate and Branch in accordance with applicable legislation and policies.
• Ensure effective use of physical resources and equipment.
• Monitor compliance with supply chain management policies and procedures.
• Monitor asset management practices and ensure proper recording, safeguarding, and accounting of assets.
• Ensure effective utilisation and control of physical resources and equipment.
• Support inventory management and asset verification processes.
• Render payments and expenditure management services.
• Oversee the processing, verification, and authorisation of payments in accordance with delegated authority and financial policies.
• Ensure suppliers are paid within prescribed timeframes.
• Review payment reconciliations and resolve outstanding payment-related issues.
• Monitor expenditure trends and implement measures to prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure.
• Ensure all payments are supported by complete and accurate documentation.
• Monitor and report on expenditure commitments and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with payment processes and financial control measures.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements:
• Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Accounting/Management Accounting/Financial Management or related equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience at a junior/middle management level in financial management
• A valid driver’s licence
• Job related knowledge:
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Treasury Regulations, and related financial legislation
• Government budgeting processes and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
• Financial management principles, practices, and procedures
• Management accounting and financial reporting standards
• Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies, procedures, and regulations
• Asset and inventory management principles
• Risk management and internal control frameworks
• Audit processes and governance requirements
• Project financial management and expenditure control
• Revenue and cash flow management
• Strategic planning and performance management
• Public Service legislative and regulatory framework
• Corporate governance principles and best practices
• Financial systems and management information systems
• Labour relations and human resource management principles
• Job related skills:
• Strategic planning
• Leadership ability
• Financial management
• Analytical thinking
• Innovation and creativity
• Planning and Organising
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal relations
• Human resources management
• Negotiation and decision-making
• Report writing
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Project management
• Facilitation and presentation
• Training and development
• Technical and administrative ability (Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS)
• Willingness to travel