KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY VACANCIES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING REF NO: KZNPT 23/56
SALARY : R811 560 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 or higher qualification in Financial Accounting, Financial Management or related field. A minimum of 3 years’ junior management 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: Extensive Understanding and working knowledge of GRAP 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, including 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. Risk Management. Chairing meetings. 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. Strategic Planning and management. Training and mentoring staff. Co-ordinating activities of different service providers. Policy Analysis and Development. Negotiation Skills. And Stakeholder/ relationship management skills.
 
DUTIES : Coordinate the provision of support to municipalities regarding the compilation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards. Coordinate the provisioning of financial management support to municipalities. Coordinate audit readiness and review for municipalities. Coordinate consultative support and liaison services with Stakeholders. Comply with the Implementation of policies. Management of resources of the Sub-directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. K Pillay Tel No: (033) 897 4530
APPLICATIONS : KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, P O Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road Pietermaritzburg, 3200
FOR ATTENTION : Ms S Dumisa
 
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 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. Preferences: African Males, African Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements.
 
CLOSING DATE : 03 November 2023

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MUNICIPAL FINANCE ANALYST REF NO: KZNPT23/57
SALARY : R811 560 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : A NQF level 7 or higher qualification in Public Finance, Accounting or related field. A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in the public finance / Treasury / External Auditing or related field. 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: Public Sector, particularly Local government sphere Detailed knowledge of: Public Sector Financial Management systems and relevant legislations/ statutes including: The constitution (as amended), Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations (MBRR), 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. 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 Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) and any other applicable accounting standard used by local government. Computer skills. Proficiency in Spreadsheets (MS Excel). Word processing (MS Word) and 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. Project management. Budgeting and budgeting systems. Performance budgeting and strategic planning. Change management. Statistical and quantitative analysis. Financial Management. Supervisory. Time Management (Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines). Source, extract, isolate and interpret information on the state of municipal finances skills.
 
DUTIES : Monitoring and guidance provided to municipalities on the preparation on an optimal and sustainable municipal budget. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the implementation of municipal budgets (In-year performance Reporting and Monitoring (IYM). Monitor the compliance by delegated municipalities with respect to the relevant sections of the MFMA. Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and other applicable legislations and regulations. Provision of ad hoc support activities and assist on Treasury related project. Assist with the implementation of policies with respect to financial processes and framework in accordance with the MFMA and other applicable legislation and regulations.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Soopal Tel No: (033) 897 4565
APPLICATIONS : KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, P O Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms S Dumisa
 
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 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. Preferences: African Males, African Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements.
 
CLOSING DATE : 03 November 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES REF NO: KZNPT23/55
SALARY : R811 560 per annum, (all Inclusive package)
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : A NQF level 7 or higher qualification in Financial Accounting/Business Management. A minimum of 3 years junior management experience in a financial management field or related field. Skills, Knowledge and Competencies: Basic Accounting Systems PERSAL, MTEF, budget process, PFMA, Treasury regulations, Supply Chain Management, Internal controls procedures, advanced MS office Applications. Numeric, mathematical accuracy. Analytical. Accounting. Leadership. Planning. organizational, management. computer literacy. policy Analysis/development. interpersonal relations. Presentation. problem-solving. verbal communication and report writing skills.
 
DUTIES : Oversee the management of departmental revenue and expenditure. Ensure the submission of various financial and strategic reports monthly quarterly and annual in terms of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Provide guidance to clients on transversal financial accounting issues. Ensure the development of financial accounting related policies and procedures and the implementation thereof. Ensure that all transversal audit queries within the subcomponent have been dealt with: Manage resources of the Sub-Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R Gwala Tel No: (033) 897 0412
APPLICATIONS : KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, P O Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road Pietermaritzburg, 3200
FOR ATTENTION : Ms S Dumisa
 
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 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. Preferences: African Males, African Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements.
 
CLOSING DATE : 03 November 2023