EASTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY VACANCIES

 
Minimum Requirements: A Three Year Degree (NQF level 7) or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Relevant Certificate of RPL (NQF 6 with a minimum total of 120 credits as assessed by a recognised university) in Finance/Auditing (qualification at NQF level 7) with extensive knowledge and experience in an accounting environment (at least 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director Level). A Certified Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification or equivalent postgraduate degree in Finance and Auditing as well as active membership in professional bodies like SAICA, etc., coupled with extensive Public Sector Financial Management experience will be an added advantage. 
 
Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will be supporting the Chief Financial Officer (and in some instances act as Chief Financial Officer) in sector departments, public entities and/or municipalities, covering amongst others: 1) Developing and executing financial management and business support strategy on the entity, based on the mandate and in line with the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and/or Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA); 2) Exercise managerial oversight in the formulation and implementation of the entity corporate financial governance programme; 3) Provide leadership for effective and sustainable management of the entity’s finance function having due regard of stakeholder requirements; 4) Ensure alignment of functions and business processes as well as acquisitions and utilization of appropriate systems and solutions within Business support functions; 5) Contribute, as part of the Executive Management collective, to the accountability for performance of the entity; 6) Ensure that the entity’s financial management programmes and models meet all statutory and relevant corporate governance conventions and standards; 7) Oversee the implementation of the budgetary controls and ensuring effective internal control systems in the accounting and reporting cycles; 8) Oversee the implementation of the Supply Chain and Asset Management systems. 
 
Skills and competencies: Proven record of Leadership and Strategic capability in managing large and complex environments, innovation and project management capabilities, excellent communication and problem solving skills, project management skills, advanced technological skills (expert/competent on the use of Microsoft Applications), A clear understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, MFMA, GRAP, complemented ability to work within a deadline driven and regulatory environment with Code 8 drivers’ licence. 
 
 

 
Minimum Requirements: An appropriate B.Com degree or three year National Diploma in Internal Auditing or Auditing (A relevant post-graduate qualification/ BTech in Internal Auditing or Auditing, CIA, IAT, PIA or Accreditation in QAR will be an added advantage). Appropriate minimum of five (5) years’ Internal Audit experience, of which a minimum of three (3) years must be in the immediate lower position (Assistant Director level management experience). 
 
KPA’s: Monitor Compliance with the International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPF): Manage the review / development of standard Internal Audit and Audit Committee Charters. Provide guidance on development and implementation of charters by departmental Internal Audit units and Audit Committees. Provide recommendations and guidance on implementation of IA Standards by the departments. Determine that all departments have standard strategic documents for effective IA operations. i.e. Charters, Internal Audit Manuals and Internal Audit Methodology. Conduct workshops for Provincial departments on Internal Audit methodology. Provide guidance on development of departments’ 3 year and 1 year Internal Audit Plans. Review provincial departments recommendations whether they are achievable and workable. Report on progress against Internal Audit Plans for departments. 
Promote the Image of Internal Audit both Internally and Externally: Provide and ensure sound Internal Audit and Audit Committees in the province. Engage Chief Audit Executives of departments and other relevant stakeholders of emerging issues which places a lot of lateral thinking and analytical abilities during (CAEF) Chief Audit Executive’s Forum. Engage Audit Committee Chairpersons of all departments and other relevant stakeholders on emerging governance issues. Assess the performance of Audit Committees in the province. Monitor and report on the performance of all Internal Audit units and Audit Committees in the province. Provide secretariat duties on the sittings of CAEF and ACCF meetings. 
Perform Specialised Audits: Perform the Internal Quality Assurance Reviews for departments. Monitor, advise and report on the implementation of Quality Assurance Improvement Plans. Coordinate the External Quality Assurance Reviews. Ensure that Quality Assurance Reviews reports are finalised and reported to relevant departments timely. Perform Information Communication Technology audits (ICT Audits) in-house as well as manage the ICT Audits conducted by the service providers. Provide inputs into the Terms of Reference for procurement of service providers to conduct Specialised Audits i.e. ICT & Performance Audits. Manage Service Level Agreements of the service providers conducting Specialised Audits. Ensure Specialised Audits reports are completed and reported timely. 
Monitor implementation of recommendations: Monitor department’s Internal Audit Units to produce reliable, accurate and factual reports on internal controls provincially. Facilitate the development of best practice monitoring tools that are suitable for Internal Audit functions. Analyse and provide recommendations on how audit reports should be structured, presented and well populated. 
Provide technical support and capacity building in provincial departments and entities:Identify key Internal Audit training and capacity building initiatives in respect of topical key areas of the profession and ensure coordination of such training. Provide Continuous Professional Development training for Internal Audit throughout the province. Analyse and workshop departments on service delivery performance areas in the province. Manage Performance of Subordinates: Ensure optimum performance management of Assistant Directors in line with their job profile & policy of the department. 
 
 

Previous experience in monitoring or working in Municipal environment is essential. Computer literate. 
  
KPA’S:. PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT ON TECHNICAL APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL REPORTING FRAMEWORK AS REQUIRED BY THE MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT: Assess and determine the capability and capacity of Municipalities in relation to the implementation of the latest prescribed GRAP Reporting Framework as well as updates on Standards of GRAP and submit inputs for risk based training plan to the Director to improve compliance. Provide training, advice and technical assistance/application on GRAP related issues to municipalities in the district in consultation with National Treasury. Prepare response to improve the quality of financial reporting by conducting research on technical accounting queries / issues raised by municipalities as well as Exposure Drafts as issued by the Accounting Standards Board and submit to the Director. Conduct visits to selected municipalities to assess the readiness of municipalities to submit quality Annual Financial Statements, by monitoring of AFS plans, implementation of audit action plans and completeness of Audit File and compile report to the Director with recommendation to improve compliance with the MFMA. Provide report to the supervisor on the analysis and interpretation of Annual Financial Statements to ascertain financial health of municipalities. Monitor MSCOA Implementation Plans of municipalities against set timelines to improve compliance with MSCOA Regulations to ensure alignment with GRAP Standards and Business Processes. Assess, advise and monitor municipalities on the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Review the analysis of Consolidated Management Report to identify common issues and for dissemination to municipalities and roll out Transversal support. Conduct research and co-ordinate the development of Position Papers, on technical GRAP issues that affect the municipalities to provide clear guidance, application and direction. Monitor and report on timeous submission of AFS for each Municipality in the district as per the MFMA requirements. Participate in the Accounting Standards Board, Public Sector Accounting Forums on the new/update on accounting reforms. Coordinate, manage and provide a high-level review of AFS for each municipality prior to submission for audit in order to reduce financial misstatements. Conduct sessions and provide Financial Standing Procedure Manuals relating to Accounting in consultation with National Treasury. Give guidance and advice to stakeholders on accounting practice compile documents/presentations for discussion on various topics related to accounting on various sessions. Respond to queries raised on accounting issues by providing advice and technical assistance to municipalities. 
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND CONTROL MECHANISM ON ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) AND ASSET MANAGEMENT (AM): Develop analytical assessment framework for SCM and AM Standard Operating Procedures against the legislative, policy frameworks to improve compliance within municipalities for submission to the Director. Conduct analysis of municipal SCM policy against the SCM Model Policy, legislation regulatory framework as well as National Treasury policy and practice notes and against any determined assessment tool ensuring that municipal SCM policy is aligned to current legislation and policy frameworks for SCM. Designing and implementing SCM / moveable asset management training Interventions to develop skill and capacity within municipalities. Assessment of compliance of regulatory framework for supply chain and moveable asset management. Monitoring that policy has been tabled before the municipal council and report on approved SCM Policy and assessment submitted to National Treasury - Conduct research on queries/issues raised on SCM & AM through the help desk by municipalities and prepare response on improving compliance for submission to the Director. Conduct assessment on the functionality of Bid Committees as per developed checklist and provide advice on gaps identified. Participate in supplier open days and supplier developmental initiatives. Monitor mSCOA Implementation Plans of municipalities against set timelines to improve compliance with mSCOA Regulations to ensure alignment with SCM/AM Regulations and Business Processes. Assess the training needs as support/intervention for municipalities to improve compliance to each district’s unique needs and submit inputs for risk based/bespoke training plan to the Director. Evaluate reports and conduct research to improve integrity of data on the financial systems to assist in compliance with SCM regulations. Conduct Budget assessment on the alignment of Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plans with Procurement Plans & Infrastructure Plans and provide report to the Director on the recommendations to improve compliance with the MFMA. 
MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT: Monitoring financial asset management compliance and compile a report. Provide support and advisory services in respect of Long Term Contracts, Disposal of assets, borrowing proposals, Demarcation and the Establishment of municipal entities. Monitor and facilitate the implementation of the recommendations on corrective actions to be taken regarding financial asset management, liability management, and revenue management. Support municipalities on exploration of policies and practices with the aim of improving liquidity of municipalities to deliver services. Assess and report on the Financial Management Capability Maturity Model (FMCMM) to determine weaknesses and implement measures to strengthen functionality and compliance to improve maturity levels of municipalities. 
PROVIDE SUPPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RISK, FINANCE, SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS AND PRESCRIPTS IN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting. Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts. Weigh up financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections. 
MANAGE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Develop Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates developed and implemented timeously. Manage employee performance daily and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensures that assets are managed, maintained and kept safely. 
 
Applicants must possess the following competencies: In-depth understanding of Legislative Framework that Governs the Public Service. In-depth understanding of Supply Chain Management Policies and Prescripts. In-depth understanding and application Municipal Finance Management Act. Understanding and application of National Treasury Regulations and Circulars 
 
 
 
 
 
WEBMASTER: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LEVEL 
Salary Notch: R 356 289 (Level 09) 
((PT.04/09/2018) Bhisho 
This is a re-advertisement. (Applicants who applied for the post in the previous advert need not to re-apply as their applications will be considered). 
Purpose: To develop and provide the departmental website and intranet support services. 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Three year Degree (NQF level 7) or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Relevant Certificate of RPL (as assessed and awarded by a recognised institution of learning, with a minimum of 120 credits at NQF Level 6) in Computer Science/ Information Systems/ Information Technology or any related field coupled by Minimum 3 year’s experience in Web Application, Web Development, Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, #C, Asp.net and Microsoft SQL. 
 
KPA’s: RENDER SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT: Develop policy for approval Website policies, processes, procedures, standards and guidelines aligned to provincial standards. Implement and maintain approved Website policies, processes and procedures and establish website standards and guidelines. 
RENDER SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WEBSITE AND INTRANET: Design and implement technological website solutions in accordance with provincial standards. Develop and implement on-going revision and new areas of departmental websites. Ensure adherence agreement with services provider for relevant infrastructure. Implement and maintain website security by performing back-ups and checking files for reliability. Create and maintain departmental intranet sites and sub-sites for Microsoft SharePoint. Research into best–practice and new trends / approaches related to web-design. Perform technical research and analytical functions in respect of website technology and recommend changes for improvement to the website, Analyse and manage user feedback, web site statistics and response time and use findings to improve and refine sites. Annually review performance of service providers. 
RENDER SUPPORT TO END USERS: Provides SharePoint support to end users. Implement standards and guidelines for content of the websites to support the departmental web services for optimal performance, reliability and availability. Develop training documents and tools for staff in preparing appropriately formatted documents for the websites. 
DESIGN AND DEVELOP PROGRAMMES: Perform system analysis and program development on assigned projects. Design and implement application programs from approved functional and technical specifications. 
DATABASE MAINTENANCE: Conduct feasibility studies concerning database requirements and creation. Set up and create database for the department as required. Create and Maintain stored procedures. Sets up generalization techniques for information retrieval and a library of retrieval programs which are of recurrent usage. Documentation of instructions for databases(ERD). 
APPLICATION TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE: Review of software requirements, preparation of test plans and the execution of tests, in collaboration with the end-user. Prepare and ensure unit tests work correctly. 
 
KNOWLEDGE:Web Application and Website Development. Programming procedures. Data processing requirements. MS Visual Studio, #C, Asp.net, Java, WCF, Reports Designing. MS SQL, MySQL server or other database software. Computer systems, operations equipment, programming languages, programming system analysis and design. Programming procedures and programming languages. Business management systems. Flow charts and Programming logic and codes. Technical instructions. MS Excel. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PERSAL TRAINER 
Salary Notch: R 356 289 (Level 09) 
(PT.05 /09/2018) Bhisho 
This is a re-advertisement. (Applicants who applied for the post in the previous advert need not to re-apply as their applications will be considered). 
Purpose: To render PERSAL Systems Training to Provincial Departments. 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Three year Degree (NQF level 7) or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Relevant Certificate of RPL (as assessed and awarded by a recognised institution of learning, with a minimum of 120 credits at NQF Level 6) in Financial Management / Information Systems or Human Resource Management or any related field plus Minimum of 3 years experience in PERSAL Training. Certification as a PERSAL trainer will be an added advantage. 
 
KPA’s: Provide training programmes for PERSAL transversal system users: Conduct training needs assessments and analysis to determine skills gaps in the relevant departments. Develop training plans and communicate to all departments. Conduct PERSAL training on all modules within PERSAL for client departments both in Bhisho and in the regions. Set and mark the assessments and collate scores and submit results for review by training manager. Submit monthly and quarterly reports to the Deputy Director on the number of users trained and users passed. Maintain the user profiles and the training environment. Coordinate the distribution of certificates. Produce quarterly training statistics. Update the training material for all functional