Chief Director: Management Support (Chief Financial Officer)

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Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by strategically enabling the rendering of financial and support services to the Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting (B Comm) or related qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level in finance; A valid driving licence; and Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme upon appointment:

Note: A requirement for appointment is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry in the Senior Management Service (SMS). This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointment at SMS level.

Recommendation

Registered Chartered Accountant (CA) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

Key Performance Areas

Render services pertaining to policies, strategies, innovation, research, systems and technology; Render strategic and operational management support services; Deliver an effective and efficient departmental financial management service; Ensure the rendering of ICT, people management, corporate assurance, legal, and communications support services to the department by the DOTP; Strategic Management (including change management); People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies

Proven knowledge of and working experience in the following: With the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line functions; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance Management. Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Accounting Finance and Audit; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration; Strategic Planning.

Remuneration

All–inclusive salary package of R 1 436 022 per annum (salary level 14).

Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Industries: Government Administration

Function: Admin and Back office