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KWAZULU DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
APPLICATIONS : Direct or hand deliver applications to the addresses as indicated below: - For Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg 3200 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PN Mkhize 
 
CLOSING DATE : 29 October 2021 

 
NOTE : Applications must be forwarded to relevant address. Applicants must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the centre on new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, ID, qualifications and a valid driver’s license required by the post advertised. Required documents need not to be certified when applying for a post, only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Application forms Z83 (Application for Employment) should be fully completed and signed by the applicant. Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. The employment is subject to signing of the employment contract and annual performance agreement. The successful candidates will be required to undergo security clearance, competency based assessment, technical assessment, SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) is a prerequisite for all SMS posts and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. 
Prospective applicants to please note that prior to an appointment being made to any SMS post, the appointee to such a post must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. Due to ongoing spread of COVID 19 infections, where possible, interviews and technical exercise will be conducted virtually. Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: DSD01/03/2021HO 
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum Level 14, (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Financial Management (NQF Level 7); A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management in the financial management environment; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act and Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Labour Relations Act, Employee Performance Management and Development System, Supply Chain Management Practices and Procedures, Construction Industry Development Board; Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; Instruction Notes; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act; Government Immovable Asset Management Act(GIAMA). Skills/ Core competencies: strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment; financial management; change management; service delivery innovation; programme and project management; team building/motivation; problem solving and analysis; policy analysis and development; computer literacy; communication, presentation and negotiation. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure management of financial accounting; Ensure provisioning of management accounting services; Manage the provisioning of financial reporting and internal control services; Ensure the provision of supply chain management services; Ensure the provision of infrastructure management; Ensure the development and implementation of policies; Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Chief Directorate and inputs to the Department; Manage resources of the Chief Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs NI Vilakazi Tel No: 033 264 5402 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING REF NO: DSD02/03/2021HO 
SALARY : R 1 057 326 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Financial Management (NQF Level 7); A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/ senior management in the financial management environment; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Public Service Act and Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Regulations; Knowledge of BAS; Employee Performance Management and Development System, National Treasury Instruction Notes; Provincial Treasury Practice Notes; Service Delivery Frameworks. Skills/Core Competencies: strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment; financial management; change management; service delivery innovation; programme and project management; team building/motivation; problem solving and analysis; policy analysis and development; computer literacy; communication, presentation and negotiation. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the provision of financial planning services; Manage the provision of financial monitoring and reporting services; Manage the provision of revenue management; Manage the development and implementation of policies; Provide leadership and strategic direction and inputs to the Department; Manage the resources of the directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs NI Vilakazi Tel No: 033 264 5402