Deputy Director: Financial Accounting

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Deputy Director: Financial Accounting in Financial Administration and Accounting Services, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/056927 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting policies and processes.
• Monitor revenue collected and expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required.
• Monitor compliance with financial prescripts.
• Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedures.
• Ensure that cashier, banking, debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered.
• Ensure that payment for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed.
• Provide financial administration and accounting services (ledgers/journals, accounting and reporting (interim and annual financial statements).
• Maintain discipline.
• Manage performance and development.
• Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions.
• Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required.
• Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
• Serve on transverse task teams as required.
• Plan and allocate work.
• Perform quality control of work delivered by employees.
• Provide functional technical advice and guidance.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management/Financial Accounting.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Financial Accounting, of which 3 years must be at ASD level.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework
• Knowledge of the department Strategy
• Knowledge of the procurement policy and procedures
• In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management Knowledge of BAS
• Skills:
• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Analytical, presentation, report writing and interpersonal skills
• Planning, Organizing, Leadership, and Negotiation skills
• Attributes:
• Decisive
• Credible
• Motivating