Head of Department (HOD): Provincial Treasury

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REF NO: HOD/PT/2026 REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8), as recognized by SAQA. 10 years’ experience at a senior management level. Core and Process Competencies include: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovations, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication. In addition, the incumbent will have to be sensitive to the political and strategi c objectives of government. The ideal candidate should have the following qualities: Strong thinking capability. Ability to lead and align teams of senior professionals and analysts. Strong research, sound networking and interpersonal skills. Sound people management capabilities. Good exposure to knowledge management ethos and practices. Proven record of honesty and integrity as a professional / manager. Good exposure to project management practices and systems. Sensitivity to the political -administrative interface, and appreciation of the policy support role within a politically led executive decision-making process. DUTIES: As an Accounting Officer for the Provincial Treasury, the incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions: Establish and oversee the provision of sound financial management practices in relation to credible budget processes, financial reporting, financial governance, liabilities control and accounting services, (PFMA). Establish and oversee the implementation of sound financial management practices (in relation to credible budget processes, financial reporting, financial governance, liabili ties control and accounting services MFMA). Develop and oversee the implementation of viable and sound Supply Chain Management, Asset and Liabilities Management. Establish and oversee the provision of credible, effective financial governance and support services to provincial departments, public entities and Municipalities (PFMA, MFMA). Oversee the institutionalising and implementation of effective corporate management and administration services. Oversee the management of departmental sound financial management services. Oversee the implementation and provision of Internal Audit services. Oversee the implementation of risk, ethics and integrity management services. Oversee the provision of administrative support services. This is a contract post and the successful candidate will be required to enter into a five-years’ employment contract and a performance agreement with the Executive Authority. Short -listed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment and security clearance. SALARY: R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive package). In addition, a 10% Allowance is payable as Head of Department CENTRE: Mbombela ENQUIRIES: should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004.

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