KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY VACANCIES

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BAS REF NO: KZNPT 25/38 
SALARY : R896 436 per annum, (a remuneration package) 
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A - 3-year NQF Level 7 Qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting/ Management Accounting. Working knowledge of the various government financial systems. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software packages. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Public Finance/ Treasury / External Auditing or related field. A valid driver’s license. People with disabilities without valid Driver’s license will be assisted by the department to meet work related travel obligations. Skills, Knowledge, And Competencies: Working knowledge of: Public Sector, particularly Local government sphere Knowledge of: Public Sector Financial Management systems and relevant legislations/ statutes including: the constitution (as amended), Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations, Municipal Systems Act (and amendments), Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Property Rates Act, Public Finance Service Regulatory Framework (PSRF), SCM Regulations, PFMA Regulations i.r.o Supply Chain Management, Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations, Provincial Internal Audit Act, PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy) National Treasury Guideline Documents & Circulars In Year monitoring and National Treasury Returns Performance measurements Asset Management and Asset Transfer Regulations Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and any other applicable accounting standard used by local government. Computer skills: Proficiency in Spreadsheets (MS Excel), Word processing (MS Word), PowerPoint and Use of internet, intranet, e-mail etc. Verbal communication and presentation skills Good interpersonal relations Research and analysis Report writing and general writing skills Problem-solving Monitoring and forecasting Basic project management Budgeting and budgeting systems Performance budgeting and strategic planning Change management Statistical and quantitative analysis Financial Management Time Management (Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines) Source, extract, isolate and interpret information on the state of municipal finances. 
 
DUTIES : Provide technical support to delegated municipalities on the preparation of (multi- year) budgets, the monthly outcomes of those budgets, the submission of reports by municipalities in the province as required in terms of the MFMA and the facilitation of financial management capacity building training programmes. Prepare monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual consolidated reports and “Ad hoc” reports in the prescribed format on the state of delegated municipalities’ budgets and financial performance. Monitor monthly compliance by delegated municipalities with respect to the MFMA, DoRA and other applicable legislations and regulations and submit compliance reports to the Municipal Finance Co-ordinator. Research, analyse, share updates, and provide support to designated municipalities on MFMA reforms. Advise and prepare report for the Municipal Finance Co-ordinator on various approvals/ extensions requested by designated municipalities in terms of the legislations, as well as measures to be taken in the case of non-compliance. Provide ad hoc support activities and assist on Treasury related projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R. A. Bhagwandeen Tel No: (033) 897 4450 
 
NOTE : The new Z83 form must be used effective 1st January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. As per the DPSA directive applicants must fill in all sections of the z83, no incomplete Z83 forms will be accepted. The Z83 must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only Provisionally shortlisted applicants will be contacted and requested to submit their supporting documents. The Department will also conduct reference checks with HR of current /previous employer(s) beside the references provided on CV. Candidates will be subjected security screening and a technical assessment. Under no circumstances will be faxed, emailed and late applications be accepted. The Department discourages applications that are registered and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Should you not hear from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to recruitment processes, or relocation and resettlement costs for successful candidates. Preferences: African Males, African Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements.

​ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING REF NO: KZNPT 25/39 
SALARY : R468 459 per annum, (a remuneration package) 
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A NQF 7 or higher in Financial Accounting or Financial Management. A Minimum of 3 years administrative experience in a financial reporting/ accounting/ management environment. A valid Driver’s License. People with disabilities without valid driver’s licenses will be assisted by the department to meet work related travel obligations. Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies: Understanding and working knowledge of GRAP accounting standards used by local government. Standards for the Professional Practices of Internal Auditing. General Accepted Accounting principles. Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particularly local government sphere. Detailed knowledge of public sector financial management systems and relevant legislation/statutes. Constitution (as amended). PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Municipal Systems Act (and amendments). Municipal Structures Act. Local Government Transition Act. PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework). PFMA Regulations in respect of Supply Chain Management). Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations. Provincial Internal Audit Act. PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy). National Treasury guideline documents, regulations, gazettes. Performance Measurement systems – best practice and guidelines. Asset Management principles and respective legislation. Public finance management principles and practice. National and Provincial Practices Notes. Innovative thinking. Analytical thinking. Decisiveness. Leadership. Inter-personal relations. Risk Management. Conflict Management. Problem-solving, analytical and numeracy. Advanced Verbal communication and presentation. Good interpersonal relations. Computer skills: Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word), PowerPoint Presentations, Internet. Research and analysis. Report writing and general writing. Monitoring, follow up and forecasting. Project management. Budgeting. Change management. Analytical, Statistical and quantitative analysis. Financial management. Planning. People management. Stakeholder/ relationship management. Strategic Planning and management. Co-ordinating activities of different service providers. Policy Analysis and Development. Driving. Self-disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. 
 
DUTIES : Assist in the provision of support to municipalities regarding the compilation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards. Assist in the provision of financial management support to municipalities. Assist with audit readiness and review for municipalities. Assist with consultative support and liaison services with stakeholders. Comply with the implementation of policies. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S Chohan Tel No: (033) 897 4450 
 
NOTE : The new Z83 form must be used effective 1st January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies.The Z83 must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only Provisionally shortlisted applicants will be contacted and requested to submit their supporting documents. The Department will also conduct reference checks with HR of current /previous employer(s) beside the references provided on CV. Candidates will be subjected security screening and a technical assessment. Under no circumstances will be faxed, emailed and late applications be accepted. The Department discourages applications that are registered and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Should you not hear from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to recruitment processes, or relocation and resettlement costs for successful candidates. 
Preferences: African Males, African Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements.