CULTURE, ARTS, TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND SPORT EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (CATHSSETA)

 



MANAGER: FINANCE

Location: Midrand Head Office

TCTC: R 1,228,687.54 /pa Non Negotiable

Job grade: D3

Reference: CATHS04/2026

Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2030

Report to: Chief Financial Officer

Closing Date: 2026-06-09 23:59:00

 

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in financial accounting and/or auditing or equivalent as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). A driver’s license is required..

Experience: At least 6 years of experience within the field. At least 2-3 years’ middle management experience within the field. 2-3 years of experience in a SETA environment is advantageous.



 

 

 

Description:

To manage the Financial Accounting function of CATHSSETA in accordance with financial best practices, governance, accounting and treasury standards as set out in the Public Finance Management Act to ensure CATHSSETA’s long-term financial viability and sustainability.

Strategic leadership for the Unit

  • Produce inputs into the strategic and Annual Performance Plan;
  • Timely submission of inputs into the Organisation’s Strategic Plan, and APP and prepare Department/Unit Operational Plan;
  • Develop the Unit’s Operational Plan;
  • Manage that performance targets contained in the Operational Plan are fully achieved;
  • Produce the Unit’s monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Management and Board structures;
  • Perform effective contract management in the area of responsibility; and
  • Submit any other reports as and when required.

Effective and efficient management of the Unit’s resources

Financial Management

  • Develop a budget for the area of responsibility;
  • Track and monitor expenditures against the allocated budget;
  • Implement measures to ensure financial viability, thereby delivering robust and accurate financial planning and a reporting system that incorporates a balanced budget within the area of responsibility;
  • Develop initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity and reducing operating costs within the area of responsibility;
  • Develop Demand Management Plans;
  • Provide inputs into the Procurement Plan for the organisation; and
  • Manage the TOR for the procurement of goods and services to be prepared in a timely.

Asset management

  • Units’ assets are properly managed in accordance with the stipulated guidelines and procedures.

People Management

  • Manage a positive and constructive culture;
  • Set performance targets for the department and regularly monitor achievement thereof (performance management). Provide feedback on the performance of the subordinates;
  • Manage capacity development of subordinate(s) by providing relevant training; and
  • Manage Individual Development Plans/Individual Learning Plans (IDPs/ILPs) for subordinates to promote succession and talent retention. Monitor implementation of (IDPs/ILPs).

Effective compliance with governance and legislative requirements

  • Contribute to the development of internal controls and systems;
  • Implement and monitor internal control systems and organisational policies;
  • Submission of documents (reports/requests, etc.) to the Governance Structure;
  • Compliance with legislative prescripts by ensuring timeous submission of reports to the AA Structures and Management Committees; and
  • Timely submission of responses to Parliamentary Questions.

Management of risks for the Unit

  • Identify, assess and monitor risks within the Unit;
  • Develop a risk register for the Unit;
  • Participate in fraud risk assessments and monitor action plan;
  • Manage the implementation and monitoring of internal control systems and organisational policies;
  • Obtain a departmental acceptable Audit score;
  • Manage the audit of performance information; and
  • Submit responses to internal and external audit queries.

Financial Accounting

  • Managing the processing of payments in line with PFMA and National Treasury Regulations;
  • Managing the processing of Mandatory grant payments in line with the Skills Development Act;
  • Review of payroll and managing the payment thereof; and
  • Review of the month-end reporting.

Compliance, reporting, and financial statements for auditing

  • Prepare GRAP-compliant Annual and Interim financial statements;
  • Prepare quarterly reporting to DHET and National Treasury;
  • Co-ordinate and implement actions in the Post Audit Action Plan;
  • Submission of Finance monthly reports to the AA Structures and Management Committees; and
  • Submission of responses to internal and external audit.

Budgeting

  • Sourcing and consolidating the budget inputs from departments;
  • Prepare and submit the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the National Treasury;
  • Prepare and submit the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) to the National Treasury; and
  • Prepare and submit the Revised Budget to DHET.

 

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Coordination skills
  • Excellent knowledge of the pieces of legislation and regulations governing the SETAs
  • Understanding of the planning, budgeting and reporting processes in the public sector
  • Good knowledge of King III and IV Reports on corporate governance
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of risk management processes
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of corporate governance
  • Understanding of the relationship between various Arms of the State, that is: Parliament, Executive and Judiciary
  • Understanding of the political landscape in the Country

 

Technical Skills

  • Reporting
  • Presentation
  • High-level report writing skills
  • Communication skills
  • Good interpersonal
  • Leadership skills

 

Core Competencies

  • Strategic thinking
  • Judgement and decision making
  • Attention to detail
  • Information gathering
  • Leadership capability
  • Planning and organising
  • Risk management

Generic Competencies

  • Integrity
  • Results-oriented
  • Team orientation
  • Financial management
  • Stakeholder management

 

 

Applications are to reach CATHSSETA by 23h59 on Tuesday, 09 June 2026. 

Any applications received thereafter will not be considered.

 

CATHSSETA is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of Employment Equity. The applicants are responsible for familiarising themselves with the specific details of the positions they are applying for.

 

Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of qualifications. Applicants are to submit their applications ELECTRONICALLY ONLY via the Job Portal.

 

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Creditworthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. The applicant must have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

 

CATHSSETA reserves the right to subject shortlisted applicants to psychometric evaluation in accordance with its policies. All shortlisted candidates will be expected to avail themselves of an interview at CATHSSETA’s convenience. CATHSSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

 

Any queries may be directed telephonically to Ms Noxolo Xhalabile on 011 217 0600. If you have not heard from us within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

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