DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

 
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Accounting Clerk: Finance Account Payables with Ref No: 2019/20 (X3 Posts) Mthatha Regional Office advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 03 dated 25 January 2019 has been advertised erroneously with salary level R196 407, the correct salary level is R163 563 and the Requirements are A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification with relevant experience in Financial Management/Accounting. Experience within a financial environment (accounts payables) will be an advantage. 
 

 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING REF NO: 2019/23 
(12 Months Contract) 
PMTE Finance and SCM 
SALARY: R1 189 338 per annum (All-Inclusive Package) (Total Package to be Structured In Accordance With the Rules of the Senior Management Service) 
CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Finance or Accounting with extensive experience of which 5 years must have been at senior management level and financial reporting in GRAP/IFRS Financial professional membership will be an advantage, A valid driver’s licence and the willingness to travel. Knowledge: Public sector experience with applied knowledge of the PMFA, Treasury Regulations and GRAP/IFRS Knowledge or experience in the property and construction asset industry will be an advantage. Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal), Computer literate with advanced MS Excel, Presentation, Planning and organising, Problem solving, Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, Good interpersonal skills, Strong negotiation skills. 
 
DUTIES: Lead the Directorate: Financial Accounting and Reporting under the guidance of the CFO. Design, implement and maintain the Directorate’s strategic and operational plans. Identify and manage risks. Ensure that business processes are aligned to strategic plans and that internal controls adequately address risks. Compile and present reports on the functioning of the Chief Directorate and other financial reports required by EXCO and other governance structures. Manage and coordinate the compilation of all financial reports, including the financial statements (interim and annual) in accordance to the Standards of GRAP, PFMA and other legislator requirements. Manage internal and external financial audits. Liaise with National Treasury. Manage the accounting functions, including payables, payroll and bank. Ensure effective corporate governance processes and sound resources management. Manage the budget and expenditures of the Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M. Sithole Tel No: (012) 406 1698 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE REF NO: 2019/24 
SALARY: R1 189 338 per annum (All-Inclusive Package) (Total Package to be Structured In Accordance With the Rules of the Senior Management Service) 
CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Safety Management, Built Environment, Facilities Management or Programme Management or equivalent qualification plus 5 years’ experience at senior management level in the relevant field. Certificates in ISO 45001: 2018, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 9001: 2015 will be an advantage. Knowledge: Structure and functioning of the Department, Business functions and processes of the Department. Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA). Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). National Environment Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ISO 50001:2018 (will be advantageous), Asset Management, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations. Skills: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, Information and Knowledge management Policy analysis and development, Client orientation and customer focus, Stakeholder management, Planning and coordination, Presentation and facilitation, Quality Assurance, Ability to handle confidential information and work independently. Ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES: Drive all aspects of the management of safety, health, environment and quality, including compliance with regulations and best practices, with alignment to the organisation’s strategic objectives with regards to Facilities Management, Property Management and Construction Projects. Oversee compliance in existing, refurbished and new buildings. Development and implementation of appropriate standards in accordance with best practice to effectively manage Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Assurance aspects in an integrated and holistic manner. Development, implementation and maintenance of systems ISO 14001/19001/OHSAS 18001 and procedures to ensure legislative compliance. Act as an advisor to Management on SHE related matters, such as best practices, statutory changes and requirements. Lead the development and reviewing of strategies, standards, norms, policies and procedures in accordance with the National Building Regulation and Building Standard Act, OHS Act, Railway Safety Regulator and Green Building Policy to ensure compliance with procurement procedures and legislation. Oversee the implementation of waste management, water management and renewable energy initiatives by managing collaboration with stakeholders and developing business cases to inform green building policies and programme design. Effective management of the Facilities Management Component. Oversee the development and training of staff, manage and monitor the budget expenditure of the component. Compile budgetary reports. Provide reports on performance issues. Ensure capacity and sustainability of staff of the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms N. Makhubele Tel No: (012) 406 1623 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2019/25 
Office of the Deputy Director-General: GRC 
SALARY: R1 189 338 per annum (All-Inclusive Package) (Total Package to be Structured In Accordance With the Rules of the Senior Management Service) 
CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Business Management or Strategic Management, Management Science or related field coupled with 5 years’ relevant experience at Senior Management level. The following will serve as strong recommendations: Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000 (PPPFA), National Treasury Public Sector Risk Management Framework, King III and IV of Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning Framework, GIAMA, Infrastructure Development Management System (IDMS), ISO 31000, COSO, Customer stakeholder relationship management, Good communication skills (verbal and written), Willingness to work and travel beyond normal working hours, Be professional, highly motivated and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skillfully, Initiative, Ability to think conceptually or strategically, Ability to work under pressure, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Provide leadership, direction and team building, Knowledge in various policies and practices related to government regulations, Excellent project management, financial, analytical and strategic planning skills, Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, Ability to analyse and interpret date in a variety of complex processes using standardized methods, Excellent organizational and planning skills flexible with ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, Ability to organize and motivate others, who in man case may be in a more senior position, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, Sense of urgency and ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, Business acumen, Ability to maintain confidentiality, Consultation, negotiation and networking skills. 
 
DUTIES: Manage the development and implementation of the Strategic Management policies, programmes and guidelines, Oversee the undertaking of researches on latest developments in the strategic management fraternity, Ensure consultation and sourcing of information on latest strategic management trends, Provide professional advice on the development of the strategic management frameworks and strategies, Manage the compilation of the 5-year Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan of the Department, Conduct environmental analysis/scanning for the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan, Ensure provision of training to Branches and Business Units on Business Planning processes, Assess and review the implementation and impact of the SP and APP, Ensure alignment of the planning process with the budget and monitoring and evaluation processes, Manage, coordinate and implement Strategic, Annual Performance and Service Delivery Improvement Plans, Manage the provision of knowledge management services, Manage the identification of risk management strategies within the Department, Oversee the development and facilitation of the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), which includes the implementation of the risk implementation plan and supporting policies and procedures; Oversee the facilitation of strategic risk identification and assessment/qualification, guide the compilation of strategic and operational risk registers; oversee the facilitation and the development of risk mitigation plans by risk owners and the monitoring thereof. Implement appropriate risk reporting to the Risk Management Committee, EXCO and Audit Committee. Facilitate the implementation of the Combined Assurance Model. Provide strategic direction in the development and implementation of the Risk appetite Statement and BCM Framework, Policy, Strategies, and Business Continuity Management Implementation Plan. Improvement of Risk Management Maturity levels. Ensure that the Department has a functional Risk Management Committee in place. Oversee the establishment and administration of knowledge management and a learning system. Ensure the provision and maintenance of library services, Develop polices and strategies on Knowledge Management, Provide access to and advice on Knowledge management practices, Manage the physical information and statutory resources.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr I. Fazel Tel No: (012) 406 1681 / 1104 
 
 

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR – PMG AND RECONCILIATION REF NO: 2019/30 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (All-inclusive salary package) (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service) 
CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting or related qualification. Extensive relevant experience and middle management. A candidate must have knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations, ERP systems and Government transversal systems (Safety Net, PMIS, WCS, Persal and Logis) and knowledge of accounts payables and financial policies and procedures. Problem solving, analytical and innovative thinking, planning, organising, written and verbal and good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Overall management of the PMG unit, internal controls and reconciliation of suspense and general ledger and accounts and approval of related journals. Manage the entity’s bank account – inflow and outflow of funds, monitor and authorise duly signed and supported telegraphic transfers and ensure transactions are verifiable and in compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Authorise monthly bank reconciliations, general ledger and/or suspense accounts and clear suspense accounts timeously. Ensure that period closure is timeous and complete with no open transactions for the period. Ensure effective document control of all journals. Assist with the development and review of policies and procedures. Review and sign off all monthly reporting to the National Treasury. Provide PMG related inputs for the preparation of financial statements in line with GRAP and respond to AGSA audit queries on related matters. Maintain good working relations with employees, clients and all stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr KTE Seletela Tel No: (012) 406 1222 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – PAYROLL REF NO: 2019/31 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum 
CENTRE: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting or related qualification. Extensive relevant experience. A candidate must have knowledge of Public Service At and Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Equity, ERP systems and Government transversal systems, payroll and financial policies and procedures. Problem solving, analytical and innovative thinking, planning, organising, written and verbal and good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Authorisation of manual payments and journals on ERP system. Verify manual payment to authorised signatories and banking details. Authorisation of journals. Review and approve PAYE reconciliations and suspense accounts, Monitor and clear clearing of PERSAL exceptions and errors and suspense accounts. Initiate and prepare EMP 2014 through e-filing to SARS. Prepare monthly, Bi-Annual and Annual Tax reconciliation. Effective document control of manual payment batches and journals. Submission of EMP 501 to SARS. Make inputs to payroll policies and procedures Prepare system reconciliation to Persal. Provide payroll related inputs for the preparation of financial statements and respond to audit queries on related payroll matters. Provide management support with general office functions related to the accommodation portfolio of Justice and Commissions clients; liaise with project managers on progress per project; verify registered services on the Work Control System (WCS); co-ordinate and attend progress site meetings with clients executing units and service providers; compile agenda and minutes of meetings; liaise and interact with regional offices and service providers. Manage the Sub Directorate: User Demand Management and undertake all administrative functions required with regard to financial and HR administration. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication and client relationships. Develop and manage the operational and financial plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Chair and serve on task teams as required. Manage the procurement and asset functions for the sub-directorate. Plan and allocate work. Quality control the work delivered by employees. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr KTE Seletela Tel No: (012) 406 1222 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REF NO: 2019/32 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum 
CENTRE: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting or related. Relevant experience. A candidate must have knowledge of Public Service At and Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Equity, ERP systems and Government transversal systems, accounts payable and financial policies and procedures. Problem solving, analytical and innovative thinking, planning, organising, written and verbal and good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Authorisation of manual payments and journals on ERP system. Verify and authorise payments from source systems to the banking details and authorised signatories as well as perform daily scheduled payment systems runs. Timeous updating and data cleansing of invoice tracking system. Review and authorisation of all related journals. Effective management of petty cash. Review and approve individual creditor’s reconciliations. Monitor and clear open transaction on SAGE. Effective document control of payment and journal batches. Timeous preparation and submission of bank reconciliation – outstanding payments and resolution of regional and client queries. Make inputs to accounts payable policies and procedures. Provide accounts payable related inputs for the preparation of financial statements in line with GRAP and respond to AGSA audit queries on related accounts payable matters. Effective management and functioning of the unit and ad hoc requests in the absence of the immediate supervisor. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms N Ngwenyama Tel No: (012) 406 1236 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REF NO: 2019/33 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY: R242 475 per annum 
CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting or related with relevant experience. A candidate must have knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations, ERP systems and Government transversal systems, accounts payables and financial policies and procedures. Problem solving, analytical and innovative thinking, planning, organising, written and verbal and good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Effective processing of payments - capture and process duly supported payments on ERP system, verify payment batches to the checklist, authorised signatories and banking details. Initiate WCS payment and daily run, daily data cleansing and updating of invoice tracking system, perform monthly bank reconciliations, creditors’ control and suspense accounts, effective document control of payment batches and journals. Make inputs to accounts payable policies and procedures. Prepare and complete monthly reporting to the National Treasury. Provide accounts payable inputs for the preparation of financial statements in line with GRAP and respond to audit queries on related accounts payable matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms T Sedibana Tel No: (012) 406 1799 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT – PAYROLL REF NO: 2019/34 
SALARY: R242 475 per annum 
CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting or related with relevant experience. A candidate must have knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, ERP systems and Government transversal systems, payroll and financial policies and procedures. Problem solving, analytical and innovative thinking, planning, organising, written and verbal and good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Effective processing of manual payments - capture and process duly supported manual payments (e.g. SARS, GEPF and GEMS) on ERP system, verify manual payment to authorised signatories and banking details. Compilation and capture journals. Prepare PAYE reconciliations and suspense accounts, Monitor and clear clearing of PERSAL exceptions and errors and suspense accounts. Initiate and prepare payroll e-filing to SARS. Prepare Bi-Annuals and Annual Tax reconciliation. Effective document control of manual payment batches and journals. Make inputs to payroll policies and procedures. Provide payroll related inputs for the preparation of financial statements and respond to AGSA audit queries on related payroll matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr KTE Seletela Tel No: (012) 406 1222 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT – ENTITIES REF NO: 2019/35 
SALARY: R242 475 per annum 
CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year tertiary qualification Degree in Financial Accounting or related qualification with relevant experience. A candidate must have knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations, ERP systems and Government transversal systems, accounts payables and financial policies and procedures. Problem solving, analytical and innovative thinking, planning, organising, written and verbal and good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Effective document control of entity forms, processing of entity details - capture and process duly supported entity details on business systems, verify details supporting documentation. Rectification of rejected entities details with the regions and follow up with the National Treasury. Prepare and complete monthly reporting to management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Jooste Tel No: (012) 406 1696