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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT 
 
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer 
 
APPLICATIONS : Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Practices Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or e-mail to Applications.DOT@Kzntransport.gov.za.  Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 31 July 2020 (at 16h00).
 Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z83 obtainable from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za (which must be originally signed and dated) and must be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of required educational qualifications (including Senior Certificate where the requirement is a tertiary qualification) (including academic record / statement of results) set out in the advertisement (certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date of the graduation, will be accepted), copies of identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement). Kindly note that certified documents are not required with your application. Shortlisted candidates will however be required to provide certified copies of required documents on the date of the interviews. Applicants must provide proof of supervisory or management experience (where it is a requirement) and certified copies of acting appointment letters for occupying acting positions. 
Curriculum Vitae (CV) dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YY. Applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered. Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof of such evaluation to their application. Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit an original SAP91 form with their fingerprints on the day of their interview. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill this post(s).

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: P 03/2020 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Regional Office: Empangeni 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Finance / Accounting (NQF level 6); plus, A minimum of 3 years junior management experience in a finance or accounting environment; plus, A valid driver’s licence (Minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Extensive knowledge of financial prescripts of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of advanced financial and analytical methodologies. Knowledge of the financial management information system in the Province. Knowledge of Public Service, Acts, Policies and Regulations. Project management skills- Provide financial information for planning and decision making by studying past, present and anticipated financial conditions and recommending courses of action. Communication skills-Prepare reports required in terms of Public Service stationery framework by collecting, formatting and explaining information. Effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Functional Ability skills- Maintaining accounting controls, reconciling financial discrepancies, preparing financial reports, maintaining financial security, guiding staff, answering accounting procedure enquiries. Coaching and developing people skill-Ensure that staff are trained in financial practices and procedures. Improve senior management financial knowledge. Ability to utilise a computer. 
 
DUTIES : Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems and models or projection of cost behaviour) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources. Advise Regional Directors in the execution of their functions in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations. Formulate creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of the services and the administration of the regions. Facilitate the implementation of national and provincial norms and standards where applicable to the region. Advise the Regional Directors pertaining to matters that have financial implications. Liaise with the relevant role-players in the financial environment regarding transversal financial matters. Ensure effective and efficient financial management/ administration by collaborating in the development of training programmes/by providing direct training in financial matters to officials of the Region. Provide assistance to the Regional Director in the management of the financial and provisioning administration functions of the Region. Assist Regional Directors and Chief Financial Officer to compile Monthly Management Reports and investigate major variances. Provide assistance to Regional Chief Director and Chief Financial Officer to carry out and implement ad hoc projects and investigations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr LXK Mtambo Tel No: (035) 787 1442/5/7 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall 
 
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.