PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA VACANCIES

​UNIT MANAGER: FINANCIAL SERVICES (IRC7160)
FINANCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE
 
We offer a market and industry competitive total cost package.
The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa.
It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy where
the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issue affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote
accountability and transparency in governance. The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces,
each with its own distinct role and functions set out in the Constitution, work together to oversee the promotion of the constitutional values of human dignity,
equality, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.
 
JOB SUMMARY
Parliament of South Africa is seeking a capable and dynamic Finance Manager to serve as the Unit Manager: Financial Services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and leading the management accounting unit and its operations and thereby responsible for managing the compilation, implementation and monitoring of the Parliamentary Budget and the financial performance reporting to ensure transparency, accountability and optimal resource allocation in alignment with institutional priorities and legislative frameworks.
 
Your key responsibilities will be:

• Budget Management
• Forecasting and Reporting
• Operational Management
• Governance and Compliance
• Human Resources Management

 
To qualify, you must have:

• BCom Honours Degree with specialisation in Finance/ Accounting/Management Accounting/Public Sector Finance or related qualification (NQF Level 8)
• A minimum of 5 years in Management Accounting of which 2 years must be managerial experience.
• This position is subject to a 6 months’ probation period.

 
You must also demonstrate knowledge and experience in:

• Knowledge of Parliamentary policies, systems, procedures and National Treasury guidelines and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the FMPPLA and the relevant management guidelines, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant financial regulations, particularly as they apply to consolidation and divisional environments.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and cost optimization techniques.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Enterprise Resource Planning in Finance (Oracle SAP, etc), including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Oracle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Hands-on and teamwork focussed.
• Excellent management skills.
• Good Conflict resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving and financial analysis skills
• Good leadership ability
• Displays high integrity and has a strong work ethic.
• Resilient and adapts easily to change
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Tact and diplomacy
• Focussed on delivering results
• Judgement and decision-making
• Systems thinking ability
• Critical thinking ability

 
What you will experience working at Parliament:
In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work. We are passionate about making a difference. Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world. We are committed to recognising and rewarding your dedication and high performance. We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous growth-promoting opportunities and resources such as bursary scheme and numerous learning and development opportunities. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive. We value teamwork and believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary results. When you join us, you will become part of a community that is driven by the need to serve the nation. Hard work is not all there is to us. Your well-being is important to us, and we promote work practices that enable a healthy work-life integration, supported by our hybrid work arrangements that combines in-office and remote work. Our wellness program, including various sporting codes, is designed to promote emotional and physical well-being. In addition to the above, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package.

​About Us
Working at the Parliament of South Africa is a unique opportunity like no other. No matter where you are placed in this premier institution, you will be part of a truly remarkable and exceptional team that serves the people of our great country and shapes the course of our nation's history every day.  If promoting the public good is what drives you, if you are passionate about shaping a brighter future for the citizens of South Africa, and you are ready to be part of something extraordinary where you can shine and make a real impact on the people of our country, then Parliament is the place to be. If you are also a dynamic individual who values professionalism, openness, integrity, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness and shows mutual respect, we would like to hear from you. Our doors are open, and we are inviting you to become a part of this incredible journey.
 
CLOSING DATE: 21 July 2025

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