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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 
 
Eastern Cape Department of Education is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons with disability and females are especially encouraged to apply. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Forward your application, stating the relevant reference number to: Superintendent-General, Eastern Cape Department of Education, Private Bag X 0032, Bisho, 5605 or hand-deliver at Steve Vukile Complex, Zone 6 Zwelitsha. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Sipahlanga 
 
CLOSING DATE : 03 May 2021 @ 13h00 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on Form Z.83 obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document and driver’s license. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Successful candidates will be required to obtain a top-secret clearance issued by the State Security Agency. The Department of Education will verify the qualifications and conduct reference checking on short-listed candidates. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please take note that late applications will not be accepted. All shortlisted candidates for SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the Selection Committee will recommend a candidate to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directives on the competency-based assessments). The competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. 
 


MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: ECDOE DDG-CFO 01/04/2021 
SALARY : R1 521 591 per annum (Level 15). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty. 
CENTRE : Head Office - Zwelitsha 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate, NQF 8 degree in Accounting, Financial Management or Auditing as recognized by SAQA in any of the aforementioned areas or Management Sciences. 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience in the Financial Management domain at Senior Management Level. Pre-entry SMS certificate as directed by DPSA. Proficiency in the application of the MS Office Package (Word, Power Point and Excel). Project Management Methodologies (Prince 2 or others). Valid Code 08 Drivers’ License (except disabled applicants). Note: Registration as a Charted Accountant (SA) or with a relevant professional body will be advantageous. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication. Technical Competencies: PFMA legislative and SCM regulatory framework. Departmental policies and procedures, Annual financial statements, Performance report, Business and project financial planning, MTEF budgeting process. Candidates must submit with their comprehensive CVs any Project that they have initiated, implemented and executed to its logical conclusion, where beneficiation of clients/ public is clearly demonstrated through apt Financial Management. 
 
DUTIES : Strategically manage and direct the development, maintenance and implementation of the departmental financial and supply chain management policy frameworks, systems, instruments and delegations. Support the head of department and executive managers with the development of the Strategic Plan and annual performance plans. Provide technical support to the Accounting Officer ensuring compliance with his/her responsibilities as defined in the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations. Strategically direct processes to ensure that the all departmental accounting systems and practices are compliant with GRAP and GAAP and audit standards. Account for the effective, efficient and economical performance of the departmental financial and supply chain management systems. Manage and account for the development and implementation of the Department’s Budget and Annual Procurement Plan inclusive of managing the monitoring/ evaluation thereof and reporting thereon. Manage processes to ensure the strengthening of the internal control environment. Strategically manage and direct processes to ensure the effective, economical and efficient utilisation of departmental monetary and physical resources inclusive of formulating creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness in the delivery of services. Manage the development of the Branch’s Risk Register and ensure implementation of its risk mitigation strategies and strengthening of the control environment. Provide technical advice to the head of department pertaining to strategic, financial and physical resource matters. Liaise on behalf of the accounting officer with the National and Provincial Treasuries. Effectively, economically and efficiently manage the monetary, physical and human resources allocated to the Branch, inclusive of the development financial and supply chain practitioners. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Q Luthuli Tel No: (040) 608 4298) 
 
NOTE : There is already male representation at this SLMC level; this post is therefore reserved for designated groups: woman, youth and the disabled.