DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR BUDGET MANAGEMENT, DEF SEC FMO REF NO: CFO 19/1/1 
Finance Management Division 
Chief Directorate: Budget Management 
Sub-directorate: Def Sec FMO 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE: Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus three year Degree/National Diploma in financial management/accounting. A minimum of five (5) years budget management experience as Assistant Director or equivalent level. Knowledge: Good working knowledge of estimating, budgeting, expenditure control cash flow management and the policy, procedure and processes regarding budget management in the Public Service thorough knowledge of and ability to prepare and conduct effective decision briefs and presentations to executive authorities. A thorough working knowledge of the financial processes of the Public Service. Proficient in financial regulatory frameworks in the Public/Private Sector, augmented with sound working knowledge of acquisition/procurement policies, process and procedures. Best practice budget management skills, including the drafting and submission of decisions briefs, estimates of expenditure and revenue, cash flow plans, presentations to and for clients, and providing sound financial advice to clients to ensure informed decisions. Abilities: Able to understand and interpret financial prescripts of the Public Service. Able to write and effectively apply budget policy. Ability to apply forecasting models. Ability to both lead a team and work as part of a team. Accuracy and an eye for detail. Capability: Demonstrate capability to interpret higher order budget guidelines and convert to programme guidelines, negotiation skills, project management skills and computer literacy. Ensure, enhance and apply the departmental system of financial management and internal control, inclusive of budget preparation, budget control, reporting and financial misconduct management. Excellent analytical and numerical abilities, particularly regarding the financial management of multi-year acquisition projects, adjudication of project submissions and forecasting models. Demonstrated ability to write programmes to extract management information from a central data repository law clients reporting/information requirements. Emotional intelligence for problem management, responding appropriately under difficult situations towards senior and military personnel, negotiate and deal with client`s efficiently whilst functioning with little to no direct supervision. Confident, respectful and articulate communication skills (verbal, written and visual) with good listening skills and an open mind to critique or suggestions. 
 
DUTIES: Execute all budgeting duties and responsibilities for the Chief of the Def Sec FMO as specified by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), the Treasury regulations, Financial Regulations as well as the Manual on Financial Planning and Budgeting System of the State. Interpret, formulate and issue budget policy, prescripts and guidance for all budgeting responsibilities within the Def Sec. In conjunction with Director Budget (D Bud), create and maintain a costing data-base, which is accurate, valid and reliable. Prepare briefing to or appearance before Cabinet, Parliament, Inter Departmental or Corporative Division Boards Councils and Committees. Manage and ensure the continuous quality improvement of personnel in the budgeting environment and improve the competency levels of personnel in the section. Establish and maintain a Financial Baseline Management capability for the Def Sec FMO and related projects. Manage and maintain the corporate budget management of the Def Sec FMO. Compile and present the budget and schedule of sensitive projects. Financial management of the Special Defence Account and its acquisition projects. Financial planning, budgeting and costing. Financial control over expenditure. Financial decision-making, analysis and the evaluation of financial compliance and performance. Informed financial advice and guidance. Compile and present reports, presentations and submissions as required by external stakeholders or internal clients. Generic administrative functions associated with being a section head.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms N.S. Tyibilika Tel No: (012) 355 5842 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR STATE ACCOUTANT REF NO: CFO 19/1/2 
Finance Management Division 
Chief Directorate: Budget Management, SA Army Budget Management Office 
SALARY: R299 709 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus three year Degree/National Diploma with Finance/Accounting related subjects with a minimum of three years budget experience or Grade 12 certificate with finance related subjects with a minimum of seven (7) year’s budget experience. At least three (3) years practical experience in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge of Financial Management System (FMS)/ Basic Accounting System (BAS), Information Centre (IC) or any other financial system. Ability to draft complex programs/reports in this regard would be a strong recommendation. Computer literate and skilled in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. Thorough knowledge of estimating, budgeting and expenditure control process within the DOD/Public Service and related transactions on FMS/BAS or any financial system. Creative, strong mathematical, problem solving and statistical analysing ability. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Ability to analyse and interpret Policies, Instruction and Regulations. Receptive to work-related suggestions/ideas, decisive/persevering task finalisation and sound judgemental ability. Ability to effectively function as part of a team. Added advantage: Possession of a valid RSA /Military driver’s licence to conduct staff duties and attend meetings. 
 
DUTIES: Assist with the formulation of internal controls, monitor and assure compliance with control functions as contained in Finance Regulations, Treasury Instruction, and Manual for Finance Planning and Budgeting Systems in the Public Service as well as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Assist with budgeting and expenditure control as performed at level 2 as well as preparing budgeting and expenditure control documentation. To be able to act fully in the absence of the Assistant Director. Provision of expenditure trends, performance management reporting on expenditure for the client through the development of IC reports and graphic presentations and keeping a database. Prepare monthly Early Warning Reports (EWR’s). Execution of in year- budget control on expenditure. Assist with the Financial Authorisation (FA) process. Assist in the management of re-allocation of funds requested to SA Army. Participate in Expenditure Control Committee (ECC) meetings. Participate in budgeting processes and revision of budget appropriation to level 4 Budget Holders and monitor execution thereof. Assist in handling Audit Queries, Conduct Preliminary Investigations (PI’S) for potential irregularities and compilation of reports to the client. Managing and supervising all subordinates and being accountable for all security of information and material under his/her control. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M.M. Netsianda Tel No: (012) 355 1131 
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). 

 
 
SENIOR STATE ACCOUTANT REF NO: CFO 19/1/3 
Finance Management Division 
Chief Directorate Budget Management, Def Sec FMO 
This post is a re-advertisement and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. 
SALARY: R299 709 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus three year Degree/National Diploma with Finance/Accounting related subjects with a minimum of three years relevant experience or Grade 12 certificate with finance related subjects with a minimum of seven years relevant experience. At least three years practical experience in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge of Financial Management System (FMS) and Information Centre, Information Centre (IC)/ BAS (Basic Accounting System) or any other financial systems. Knowledge of Finance and Information Management. Skills: Ability to draft complex programs/reports. Computer literate and skilled in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. Thorough knowledge of estimating, budgeting and expenditure control process and related transactions on FMS/BAS or any other financial systems. Creative, strong mathematical, problem solving and statistical analysing ability. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Ability to analyse and interpret Policies, Instruction and Regulations. Receptive to work-related suggestions/ideas, decisive/persevering ito task finalisation and sound judgemental ability. Ability to effectively function as part of a team. Possession of a RSA valid driver’s license/Military driver’s licence to conduct staff duties and attend meetings. More working relevant years of experience as Finance Clerk Supervisor will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES: Assist with the formulation of internal controls, monitor and assure compliance with control functions as contained in Finance Regulations, Treasury Instruction, and Manual for Finance Planning and Budgeting Systems in the Public Service as well as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Assist with budgeting and expenditure control as performed at level 2 as well as preparing budgeting and expenditure control documentation. Provision of expenditure trends, performance management reporting on expenditure for the client through the development of IC reports and graphic presentations and keeping a database. Prepare monthly Early Warning Reports (EWR’s). Execution of in year- budget control on expenditure. Assist with the Financial Authorisation (FA) process. Assist in the management of re-allocation of funds requested to SA Army. Participate in Expenditure Control Committee (ECC) meetings. Participate in budgeting processes and revision of budget appropriation to level 4 Budget Holders and monitor execution thereof. Assist in handling Audit Queries, Conduct Preliminary Investigations (PI’S) iro potential irregularities and compilation of reports to the client. Managing and supervising all subordinates and being accountable for all security of information and material under his/her control.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr E. Ridgard Tel No: (012) 355 5510 
APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Privet 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). 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: CFO 19/1/4 
Financial Management Division 
Chief Directorate Budget Management 
Budget Management Office Joint Operational Headquarters 
SALARY: R299 709 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Swartkoppark, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus three year Degree/National Diploma with Finance/Accounting related subjects, with a minimum of three years relevant experience or Grade 12 certificate with finance related subjects, with a minimum of seven years relevant experience. At least three (3) years practical experience in a supervisory capacity. Ability to understand, interpret and correctly applying the Budget Management and Budget Control policy and prescripts. Well-developed knowledge of the budget management and budget control process in the Public service/ Private sector would serve as a strong recommendation. Practical experience of utilizing the Financial Management System (FMS)/BAS and IC or any other financial system recommended. Knowledge of financial management practices. Fully computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations (TR’s) and Procurement Prescripts. Well-developed reasoning, organizing, problem solving, facilitating, report writing and budgeting skill. Well-developed verbal and written communication skill. Good interpersonal relations. Honesty, integrity, hardworking, ethical, decisive, perceptive, positive, creative, good team work. Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate. Added advantage: Being in possession of valid RSA/Military driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES: Execute proper expenditure control within area of responsibility and ensure that all related reports are compiled. Prepare Financial Authorisation (FA), Schedules and present at Budget control Committee (BCC). Report on monthly cash flow deviations. Evaluate Quarterly Budget to determine surpluses/shortage and manage reallocation of fund. Assist in compiling of level 2 MTEF (Medium Term Expenditure Framework) requirement in accordance with prescripts and guidelines and compile the MTEF budget presentation. Participate in preparing and maintaining of a budget management capability. Administrate domestic revenue. Initiate internal payment, compile journal requests and obtain approval. Participate in planning of military exercises and the compiling of budgetary guidelines. Assist in the managing of GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) related matter in AoR. Assists and supply advice to clients and stakeholders. Attend and conduct presentation at meeting and planning sessions as and when required. Effectively supervising and managing subordinates. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L.L. Ngidi Tel No: (012) 674 5704 
APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, 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 number 5 at Reception. Note: (Please use reference number not Post number).