KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY VACANCIES

KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Provincial Treasury is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups.

APPLICATIONS : KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, P O Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. N Radebe

CLOSING DATE : 09 December 2022

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NOTE : A new application for employment Z83 form is applicable from the 1st January 2021. The Z83 new application form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies and must be be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on application, these will be requested only from shortlisted applicants. Onus is on the applicant to obtain and submit their foreign qualifications verified with SAQA and a certificate for such will be requested if shortlisted.). Non-South African citizens or permanent residency holders will be requested to submit a documentary proof if shortlisted The Department will also conduct reference checks with HR of current /previous employer(s) beside the references provided on CV. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security vetting which includes verification of qualifications, reference checks as well as a criminal record check and competency assessment. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only and if you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The successful candidate is required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The successful candidate has to disclose his/her financial interests. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a compulsory competency assessment and a technical exercise. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) and the certificate or proof of completion will be requested prior to employment. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link https://thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entry-programme.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING REF NO: KZNPT 22/45 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (a remuneration package)
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS : A 3 year NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Accounting or Financial Management field. A minimum of five (5) years middle management experience in Financial Reporting/Accounting/Management environment. SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment, please access this website for more information https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. A valid driver’s licence is necessary and applicants must be willing to travel. People with disabilities without a valid Driver’s licences will be assisted by the department to meet work related travel obligations. Skills, Knowledge And Competencies: Extensive understanding and working knowledge of GRAP standards used by local government; Standards for the Professional Practices of Internal Auditing; General Accepted Accounting Principles; Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particularly local government sphere; Detailed knowledge of public sector financial management systems and relevant legislation/statutes, including: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (as amended); Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations; Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA); Municipal Systems Act (and amendments); Municipal Structures Act; Local Government Transition Act; PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework); PFMA Regulations in respect of Supply Chain Management); Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations; Provincial Internal Audit Act; PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy); National Treasury guideline documents, regulations and gazettes; Performance Measurement systems – best practice and guidelines; Asset Management principles and respective legislation; Public Finance Management Principles and Practice as well as National and Provincial Practices Notes. Chairing meetings; Conflict Management; Problem solving, analytical and numeracy; Good interpersonal relations; Computer skills: Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word), Presentations (PowerPoint) and Internet; Research and analysis; Report writing and general writing; Monitoring, follow-up and forecasting; Project Management; Change Management; Analytical, Statistical and quantitative analysis; Financial Management; Planning; People Management; Strategic Planning and Management; Training and Mentoring; Policy Analysis and Development; Negotiation Skills; Innovative thinking; Analytical thinking; Decisiveness; Leadership; Risk Management; Advanced verbal communication and presentation; Budgeting; Co-ordinating activities of different service providers and Stakeholder Relationship Management.

DUTIES : Manage the provision of support to municipalities regarding the compilation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards. Manage the provisioning of financial management support to municipalities. Manage audit readiness and review for municipalities. Manage consultative support and liaison services with Stakeholders. Guide the implementation of policies. Manage the resources of the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. F Cassimjee Tel No: (033) 897 4541

NOTE : Targeted: Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements

OTHER POST

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: REVENUE AND DEBT MANAGEMENT REF NO: KZNPT 22/47
SALARY : R766 584 per annum, (all inclusive package), (a remuneration package)
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS : A 3 year NQF level 7 Degree in Commerce or Finance or Accounting. A minimum of three (3) years junior management experience in revenue and debt management within the public/municipal finance field. A valid driver’s licence is necessary and applicants must be willing to travel. People with disabilities without valid Driver’s licences will be assisted by the department to meet work related travel obligations. Skills, Knowledge And Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution Republic of the Republic of South Africa ; Planning frameworks relevant legislation; Public Service Regulation, 2016; MTEF and the budget process; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Treasury Regulations; Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA); Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations; Municipal Systems Act (and amendments); Municipal Structures Act; Municipal Property Rates Act; Public Service Regulatory Framework (PSRF); SCM Regulations; PFMA Regulations i.r.o. Supply Chain Management; Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations; Provincial Internal Audit Act; Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and any other applicable accounting standard used by local government; Public Service Act, 1994; Strategic plan framework; Annual Performance Plans; Employee Performance and Management System; National Development Plan; Service Delivery Framework; National and Provincial Practices Notes; Provincial Growth and Development Plan. Skills: Analytical; Financial Management; Leadership; Planning; Organizational; Management; Computer Literacy; Policy Analysis/Development; Interpersonal Relations; Presentation; Verbal Communication; Project Management Skills; Ability to initiate and support organizational transformation; Problem solving skills; Change Management skills; Advanced Communication skills; Creativity; Conflict Management skills; People Management; Negotiation skills; Stakeholder/relationship management.

DUTIES : Co-ordinate the provision of revenue management support initiatives provided to municipalities. Co-ordinate the provision of cash management support initiatives provided to municipalities. Co-ordinate the debt management support initiatives provided to municipalities. Co-ordinate the indigent households support initiatives provided to municipalities. Comply with the implementation of policies. Manage resources of the Sub-directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. K Mare Tel No: (033) 897 4534

NOTE : Targeted: African Males, African Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements.