DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified), which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience) and clear copies of original educational qualification certificates, ID document and Driver’s license (where applicable). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application it must be done in writing.
Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.
 

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCE RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: CFO 22/1/1
Finance Management Division
Chief Directorate: Financial Services
Directorate: Financial Control Services (Finance Risk Management)
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Grade 12 Certificate plus a three year B Degree or National Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Auditing with Finance/ Accounting and Auditing as major subjects, with a minimum of five years relevant experience in financial control environment, finance risks and managing the audit process as an Assistant Director or equivalent. Ability to effectively and correctly interpret and apply all prescripts relating to Public Finance Management and audit processes and as well as Policies and Regulations. Analytical and innovative thinking ability. Ability to compile and draft reports. Well-developed communication skills and computer literate, including Ms Word. Receptive to work related suggestions, ideas and decisive/persevering iro task finalisation.
 
DUTIES : Effectively identify financial risks within finance business processes and facilitate annual risk assessments and implementation of action plans. Ability to facilitate both internal and external audit processes of the department. Ability to work with detailed audit management reports and respond to SCOPA resolutions. Conduct risk assessments and training on financial management prescripts throughout the department to enhance accountability processes. Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders on finance risks, audit and accountability processes.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs A. Nkomo Tel No: (012) 355 5830
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X 137, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered to: Poyton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden box number 5 at reception.
 
NOTE : All applicants must complete all the sections in the Z83 form including section C on contact details and medium of communications and section E on current study (institution and qualification). Preference will be given to African males, African females, Indian males, Coloured males, Coloured females and Persons with disability.
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR REF NO: CFO 22/1/2
Finance Management Division
Chief Directorate: Financial Services
Directorate: Financial Control Services (Finance Risk Management)
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Grade 12 Certificate plus a three year B Degree or National Diploma in Finance/ Auditing/ Accounting. A minimum of three (3) years exposure to and experience in Financial Control, Finance Policies and Risk Management at Senior State Accountant level or equivalent. Computer literate and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Database application, with policy and/or Risk management skills. Well-developed reasoning, mathematical as well as problem solving ability. Proven managerial skills and capabilities at middle management level with very good communication and negotiating skills. Proven ability to function independently. South African citizenship, confidential security clearance, willing and able to travel extensively at short notice and to work after hours at short notice.
 
DUTIES : Participate in the development of a network based application to manage the risks of the Department of Defence (DOD). Maintain the risk database of the FMD. Serve on the Consultative Risk Management Forum of the DOD. Maintain the Risk Management standards of the FMD. Issue Risk Management guidelines that must be adhered to when FMD Business Plans are compiled. Monitor and ensure that risks are managed in accordance with Risk Management Plans submitted by the various Finance Managers. Draft monthly reports wrt the status of risks being managed by the Finance Managers. Assess Audit Management Reports (internal and external) to determine whether finance risks were found and what treatment is required. Liaise with Finance Managers regarding the management, reporting and treatment of risk. Provide training wrt Risk Management when and where required. Monitor and maintain the integrity of the FMD Risk Management System. As and when required, conduct investigations to determine whether the internal control measures within the FMD are effective in preventing risks from occurring. Perform the annual risk assessment of the FMD. Analyse information from the control FMD environment and conduct an independent risk assessment. Provide guidance to FMD management regarding the treatment of risk. Ensure that management responses to all external (whole DOD) and internal (FMD only) audit findings are submitted to the auditors within the timeframes provided. Facilitate quarterly and monthly meetings between the external auditor (AGSA) and the DOD top management. Facilitate the preparation of responses to SCOPA during and after annual SCOPA hearings. Execute personnel management tasks wrt the personnel resorting under the control of this post.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs A. Nkomo Tel No: (012) 355 5830.
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X 137, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered to: Poyton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden box number 5 at reception.
 
NOTE : All applicants must complete all the sections in the Z83 form including section C on contact details and medium of communications and section E on current study (institution and qualification). Preference will be given to African males, African females, Indian males, Coloured males, White females and Persons with disability.
 
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SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: CFO 22/1/4 (X2 POSTS)
Finance Management Division
Chief Directorate: Budget Management
Directorate: Budget Management Office SAMHS
SA Military Health Services (Tert MH Form BO & Area MH Form BO)
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus a three year B Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of three years relevant experience in budget management on a post level 7 or equivalent or Grade 12 certificate with finance/accounting related subjects and a minimum of seven years relevant experience in budget management on a post level 7 or equivalent. Financial Management System (FMS) or any other financial system. Information Centre qualified and able to draft complex programs in this regard. Sound mathematical and problem solving ability. Thorough, working knowledge of all expenditure control transactions on FMS or any other financial system. Thorough knowledge of computer systems, MS Word, Ms Office and Excel. Ability to interpret and apply policy. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively function as part of a team. Receptive to work-related suggestions/ ideas and decisive/ persevering in regard to ask finalization. Must be in possession of valid RSA driver’s license/Military drivers licence and willing and able to travel as and when required.
 
DUTIES : Assisting with formulation and monitoring of compliance to internal controls, policies and operating procedures. Assisting with budgeting and expenditure control as performed at level 4 as well as preparing budgeting and expenditure control documentation. Assisting with the financial authority process. Preparing monthly early warning report for C Fin. Assisting with on- site informal audit of Military Health Formation Budget Management Offices as to their compliance to prescripts. Participating in Expenditure Control Committee meetings. Assisting in the preparation of management reports for the client through development of information centre reports and graphic presentations. Assisting in executing of budgeting processes as and when required. Participating in preliminary investigations in regard to potential irregularities and compiling of required reports for submitting to GOC and SAMHS BM. Managing of all personnel, assets and material resorting under control of this post.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A.P. Du Pisani Tel No: (012) 367-9072.
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Finance Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception. Note: Please use reference number not Post number.
 
NOTE : All applicants must complete all the sections in the Z83 form including section C on contact details and medium of communications and section E on current study (institution and qualification). Preference will be given to African males, African females, Indian males, Coloured males, White females and Persons with disability.
 
 

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SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: CFO 22/1/5
Financial Management Division
Chief Directorate: Accounting
Directorate: Personnel Payments (Final Payments)
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus a three year B Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of three years relevant experience on a post level 7 or equivalent or Grade 12 certificate with finance/accounting related subjects with a minimum of seven years relevant experience on a post level 7 or equivalent. Knowledge sound reasoning, mathematical, accounting and problem solving ability with strong supervisory skills. Knowledge of computer systems in the DOD/Public Service/Private Sector, including Persol/Persal, MS Word and Excel. Well-developed verbal and written communications skills, very conscientious and motivated towards producing effective, efficient and correct work and always aiming for a zero defect environment. Ability to effectively function as part of a team, receptive to work-related suggestions and ideas. Decisive/persevering regarding task finalisation and able to effectively function under pressure.
 
DUTIES : Ensuring effective execution of prescribed accounting processes related to the payments of financial benefits to ex-employees of the Department of Defence (DOD). Ensuring that calculation of the leave payments, pro-rata service bonus and accounting of overpaid amounts to be recovered from ex-employees are correct and in accordance with prescripts. Constant collaboration and communication with the Assistant Director regarding all functions and tasks coupled to the post. Assist and coordinating of related administrative tasks. Supervision, guiding and training of Finance Clerk Supervisor and Finance Clerks, resorting under the control of this post. Capturing/authorise and approve of all final payments related transactions on Persol and on the Financial Management System (FMS). Ensuring that all accounting records, documentation, statistics and files are safeguarded and readily available for audit purposes. Assisting in handling ministerial and audit general enquiries concerning final payments. Looking-up and printing final payments related management information and statistics from the Persol and FMS. Effectively supervision all personnel, assets, information and material under his/her control.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr V.S. Mtengwane Tel No: (012) 392 2110
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X 137,Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box 5 at Reception. Note: Please use reference number not post number.
 
NOTE : Finance Management Division is guided by the principle of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity target of the Division. Preference will be given to African males, African females, Indian males, Coloured males, White females and Persons with disability.
 
 
 
 
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: CFO 22/1/6
Financial Management Division
Chief Directorate: Accounting
Directorate: Stores, Services & Related Payments
Sub-Directorate: Cash Payments
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus a three year B Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of three years relevant experience on a post level 7 or equivalent or Grade 12 certificate with finance/accounting related subjects with a minimum of seven years relevant experience on a post level 7 or equivalent. Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations will serve as a strong recommendation. Ability of understanding, interpreting and correctly applying financial policies and prescripts. Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Micro Soft Packages, and knowledge of financial systems. Thorough knowledge of the financial and accounting processes. Well-developed reasoning, mathematical, analytical and innovative thinking and problem solving ability. Ability to effectively compile and present reports. Must be knowledgably with Human Resource Management (people management) practices. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with good interpersonal relations. Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with clients. Orientated towards teamwork, receptive to work-related suggestions/ideas. Decisive and persevering iro task finalization. Positive, loyal, creative, trustworthy. Added advantage: Being in a possession of a valid RSA/Military driver’s license is essential.
 
DUTIES : Management of Central Advance System (CAS) transactions. Continuous monitoring of Sub-Advance Accounts uncompleted events. Managing the final approval of Accountant and Sub-Accountant Approval Sundry transactions. Monitoring and managing the processing and finalising of queries arising from Sub-Advance Accounts. Managing the compiling and approving of journals as well as the continuous monitoring of Main Ledgers. Checking and final approval of Travel Agent invoices. Managing the timely payments of Travel Agent and reconciliation. Management of Financial Reporting. Compilation and submission of financial statements inputs and monthly compliance certificates. Management of payments for the Cash-in-transit security services. Signing and Counter-Signing telegraphic transfers. Management of suspense, disallowance and link accounts. Executing of monthly Main Advance Account (MAA) commercial bank reconciliations. Assisting in investigating, coordination and answering of audit queries. Ensure the safekeeping of all transaction supporting documentation for audit purpose in accordance with prescripts. Provide training, guidance and development of subordinates or personnel. Managing and supervising all resources under control of this post.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. D.D Nchabeleng Tel No: (012) 392-2916
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X 137,Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box 5 at Reception. Note: Please use reference number not post number.
 
NOTE : Finance Management Division is guided by the principle of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity target of the Division. Preference will be given to African males, African females, Indian males, Coloured males, White females and Persons with disability.
 
 
 
 
 
CLEANER REF NO: NAVAL/10/22/01
SALARY : R104 073 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Naval Base Simon’s Town, Admiralty House, Simon’s Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 1 (ABET L1-3 / Grade 3 – 9 / Standard 1 - 7) Special requirements: No previous experience required. The ability to communicate in English will be an advantage. Must be medically and physically fit. Ability to operator the following equipment: polisher, vacuum cleaner and high pressure cleaner, and have basic knowledge of chemicals, cleaning experience. Good interpersonal and organising skills.
 
DUTIES : Include sweeping of floors, scrubbing and polishing all landings and alleyways, polishing of furniture, vacuuming of carpets, washing down of walls / tiles and window sills, window cleaning, cleaning of vehicles and sweeping of sidewalks. Providing a domestic and hygiene cleaning service. Observing OHASA regulations.
ENQUIRIES : WO1 J.S. Thorne Tel No: 021 787 3082/3222
APPLICATIONS : Ms A.M. Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Private Bag X 1, Simon’s Town, 7995
 
 
 
 
 
 
GROUNDSMAN REF NO: NAVAL/10/22/02 (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R104 073 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Naval Base Simon’s Town, Admiralty House, Simon’s Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 1 (ABET L1-3 / Grade 3 – 9 / Standard 1 - 7) Special Requirements: No experience required, however, exposure to the gardening environment would be an advantage. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements. Must have physical strength to move materials and equipment. Sound knowledge of plants and garden equipment. Gardening skills. Ability to work in team. Ability to prioritise and organise work.
 
DUTIES : Maintaining cleanliness of outside terrains. Preparing soil for planting. Maintenance of trees, flowers, shrubs and grass in gardens. Removal of alien vegetation. Planting flowers, trees and shrubs. Watering of lawns, landscapes and gardens. Monitoring and maintain plant health. Ensuring proper upkeep of sidewalks, parking lots, fountains, fences, planters and benches as well as grounds keeping equipment. Removal of refuse. Practicing pest control. Assisting with preparing grounds for functions and parades. Handling and maintain basic light machinery, rotary mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, lawnmowers, pole pruners, hand tools etc. Checking serviceability of equipment and machinery and report defects.
ENQUIRIES : WO1 J.S. Thorne Tel No: 021 787 3082/3222
APPLICATIONS : Ms A.M. Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Private Bag X 1, Simon’s Town, 7995
 
 
 
 
 
 
HOUSEHOLD AID REF NO: NAVAL/10/22/03 (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R104 073 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Naval Base Simon’s Town, Admiralty House, Simon’s Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 1 (ABET L1-3 / Grade 3 – 9 / Standard 1 - 7) Special Requirements: Previous housekeeping/cleaning experience would be an advantage. Ability to apply hygiene measures in the work place. Ability to understand orders and instructions. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written) in English. Basic knowledge of Health and Safety. Knowledge of specific cleaning processes and aids. Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating.
 
DUTIES : Maintaining of equipment. Cleaning of rooms. To provide a domestic cleaning and undertake the laundering of clothes and linen services. Clean Single Quarters, Communal Ablutions and Areas.
 
ENQUIRIES : WO1 J.S. Thorne Tel No: 021 787 3082/3222
APPLICATIONS : Ms A.M. Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Private Bag X 1, Simon’s Town, 7995
 
 
 
 
 
 
LAUNDRY AID REF NO: NAVAL/10/22/04
SALARY : R104 073 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Naval Base Simon’s Town, Admiralty House, Simon’s Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 1 (ABET L1-3 / Grade 3 – 9 / Standard 1 - 7) Special Requirements: No experience required, however, exposure in a domestic cleaning and laundry environment would be an advantage. Knowledge of domestic services, processes and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Basic knowledge of Health and Safety. Knowledge of specific cleaning processes and aids. Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it. Knowledge of cleaning equipment. Ability to operate cleaning machines. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to work in a team and individually. Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Must be physically fit to perform cleaning duties. Interpersonal skills to interact with clients.
 
DUTIES : Cleaning of single quarters, communal ablutions and other communal areas. Undertake the laundering of linen and clothes.
 
ENQUIRIES : WO1 J.S. Thorne Tel No: 021 787 3082/3222
APPLICATIONS : Ms A.M. Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Private Bag X 1, Simon’s Town, 7995