Deputy Director: Financial Planning

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Eastern Cape) is hiring a Deputy Director: Financial Planning, based in Provincial Office, Bisho. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 to R1,098,195 a year. How to apply: Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. (NB: For technical glitches only - No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person. Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference number to quote: DSD 01/11/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Target: African/White Male

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the compilation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the compilation of the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE).
• Compile Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE), including reprioritisation, requests for additional funds and movement of funds, for the branches.
• Allocate funds to the various responsibilities within the branches.
• Coordinate inputs for in-year monitoring reports for the branches.
• Compile expenditure forecasts for the branches.
• Compile monthly management reports.
• Advise budget managers on budget-related matters.
• Cost the establishment.
• Assist with the preparation and review of the financial statements.

Requirements

• A Senior Certificate plus a relevant Financial Information Systems (FIS) qualification, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Management/Accounting at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a finance environment at Assistant Director level.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel, graphs and pivot table interpretation.
• Knowledge of budgeting, preparation and analysis.
• Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL.
• A driver’s licence is a prerequisite.
• Competencies
• Communication skills, both oral and written
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Honesty and integrity
• Service delivery innovation
• Knowledge management
• Financial management
• Problem-solving and analysis
• Strategic capability and leadership
• Programme and project management
• People management and empowerment
• Change management
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework and policy formulation processes within government
• Understanding business and management principles relating to strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling and leadership techniques.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques.
• Statistical and data analysis.
• Policy analysis and research.
• Analytical thinking, report writing and presentation skills.
• An understanding of financial statements will be an advantage.