NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS (NRCS) - 1X CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS (NRCS)
            
Position: 1X CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Closing Date: 2020-03-06
Closing Time: 16h00
 

 
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) was established on 1 September 2008 in accordance with the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act. It is an agency of the dti, established to administer compulsory specifications and other technical regulations with the view to protect human health and safety, the environment and to ensure fair trade, in accordance with Government policies and guidelines.
 
NRCS – Invitation for Vacancy Applications
 
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
 
PRETORIA OFFICE

1X CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Post Level: P3
Ref: 9392
Finance Business Unit
NRCS OFFICE: PRETORIA
Reporting to: CEO
CTC: R1 521 589.66 – R1 714 074.10

 
Purpose: To lead and direct the financial services in the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) and ensure long term financial health of the NRCS by directing financial and organizational strategies.
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KPA/ Key outputs:

• Identify, lead and direct strategies relating to long term financial sustainability of the NRCS
• Lead, direct and oversee the provision of financial management services
• Lead, direct and oversee the provisioning of supply chain management services
• Provide strategic leadership to the Business Unit
• Provide financial advice and liaise with various stakeholders i.e. EXCO, Audit & Risk committee, external auditors etc.
• People Management
• Corporate Governance and Compliance

 
 
Requirements/ Experience:

• B Com Accounting, B Com Honours or equivalent and Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA)
• 10 years’ experience in Financial Management role and at least 5 years in a strategic financial management role, preferably in the public sector.

 
Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of finance as a discipline including: SCM, budgeting, payroll, asset management
• In-depth knowledge of financial management within a Government entity including in-depth knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, King Report, Supply Chain Management, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable and receivable
• In-depth knowledge of revenue, revenue collection, and expenditure management
• In-depth knowledge of asset management principles and related accounting requirement
• In-depth knowledge of financial statements and preparation of AFS
• In-depth knowledge of cash flow principles and management
• In-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures and processes
• Financial Reporting and report writing
• GAAP, GRAP, IAF
• Income and employee tax
• Knowledge / experience in auditing

 
Behavioral attributes:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Decisiveness
• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Drive and initiative
• Ability to learn and share knowledge
• Ability to work independently
• Negotiation skills
• Networking skills
• Sound judgement
• Assertive
• Ethical and trustworthy

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NB:

• Preferred candidate is Any female & People with Disabilities in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE plan
• Suitable qualified candidates will be subjected to employment and criminal checks
• Suitable candidates will be required to undergo competency assessment

 
PLEASE NOTE:

• To view the detailed advert, please go to the NRCS Website: www.nrcs.org.za (Vacancies Tab)
• Applications must be submitted on a signed AS 83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and 3 months certified copies of qualifications and ID copy in order to be considered.
• Applications must be submitted on a signed AS 83 Employment Application Form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (preferably in word format) in order to be considered.
• Please E-mail all applications to: [email protected]
• Applications will also be accepted via Post (NRCS, Private Bag X25, Brooklyn, 0075) or hand delivery (SABS Campus, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria).
• Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and if you do not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
• Please quote the Position you are applying for and the Reference No. on the subject line of your email, when applying for any vacancy.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Late submission will be automatically disqualified.
• It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that foreign qualifications have been evaluated by SAQA
• Closing date for applications: (6 March 2020)

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