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SOUTH WEST GAUTENG COLLEGE
 
South West Gauteng College is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), formerly, FET college, operating under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in terms of the Continuing Education and Training Act, Act No.16 of 2006, as amended.
 
The college wishes to invite suitable, qualified applicants to apply for the post of Deputy Principal Finance (CFO) as indicated below.
 
TEMPORARY POSITION: (3 months) Deputy Principal Finance (CFO)
SALARY: (Level 12) (All-inclusive Remuneration Package)
 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A recognised B.Com Accounting degree (NQF level 7), with at least 5 years  in Accounting and Financial Management experience in a big organization.  The prerequisites include excellent project management and communication skills, including analytical capability and report writing; ability to prepare financial statements and the asset register in terms of GRAP for Auditing by the AGSA and to lead in the formulation of an Audit Recovery Plan: the ability to lead a team; the ability to develop, support and monitor the implementation of policies; the ability to work in a team environment; good computer skills; a valid driver’s licence. This is a management position that requires a dynamic individual with deep knowledge of the South African Post-school Education and training landscape, particularly its legislative frameworks, policies and regulations. The candidate must have proven strategic management and leadership capabilities, and be a strong communicator with the ability to interact with the TVET College management, Council and AGSA and possess problem-solving and report-writing and communication skills. The incumbent should be able to perform in a team environment.
 
 
ADDED ADVANTAGES: Experience in using the ITS system, as used in most TVET colleges. An appropriate post graduate degree in  Accounting or Financial management (NQF level 8). At least 3 years’ senior management experience, which should include leadership and experience in an overall financial management and reporting role, as well as some experience in the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector A Chartered Accountant or Professional Account qualification, or Associate General Accountant registration or any membership of an accounting body of that nature will be an added advantage. Good knowledge and understanding of the Continuing Education and Training (CET) Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations, PSET legislative frameworks, policies and regulations.
 
 DUTIES: Assisting the Principal / Accounting Officer and Council in discharging the duties prescribed in financial management policies of the College. Establishing and maintaining financial management structures; Establishing, implementing and monitoring financial management and internal control systems. Contributing to the development of strategic, corporate, annual performance and operational plans, whichever applicable, including coordinating, analysing and advising. Formulation and monitoring of an audit Recovery Plan. Overseeing the budget preparation process, providing advice and support to stakeholders and reviewing budget proposals prior to submission to the relevant approval authority. Overseeing and managing the budget monitoring process, including the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial and performance reports and providing recommendations and advice to the relevant functionaries on how to address significant variances. Regularly monitoring the institution’s controls over financial and logistical systems and their procedures in order to protect the integrity of financial information. Overseeing and optimising the utilisation of electronic financial, logistic and management information systems. Managing the finalisation of interim and annual financial statements and reviewing thereof, and Managing engagements with assurance providers.
 

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Note: 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 College. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to security clearance.
 
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON Z83 FORM OBTAINABLE FROM ANY PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.GOV.ZA/DOCUMENTS AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RECENTLY UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE CV (WITH THREE CONTACTABLE REFERENCES AND CERTIFIED COPIES OF ALL QUALIFICATIONS, IDENTITY DOCUMENT (ID) NOT OLDER THAN THREE MONTHS, INCLUDING DRIVERS LICENCE.
 
THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY
TO HAVE FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS EVALUATED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATION AUTHORITY (SAQA) AND THE EVALUATION CERTIFICATE FROM SAQA MUST BE ATTACHED. FAILURE TO SIGN Z83 AND SUBMIT THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED. CANDIDATES WHOSE APPOINTMENTS WILL PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVITY IN TERMS OF RACE, GENDER AND DISABILITY WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE.  CORRESPONDENCE WILL ONLY BE ENTERED INTO WITH SHORT-LISTED. SOUTH WEST GAUTENG TVET COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  PLEASE FORWARD YOUR APPLICATION, QUOTING THE REFERENCE NUMBER TO: THE PRINCIPAL/HR, SOUTH WEST GAUTENG TVET COLLEGE, PRIVATE BAG X 33, CHIAWELO, SOWETO 1818 OR HAND DELIVER TO: 1822a MOLELE STREET Cnr. KOMA RAOD, MOLAPO, SOWETO
 
CLOSING DATE: 27 AUGUST 2019

ENQUIRIES: Mr A Schlemmer/Mr T. Khuse/Mr Mophaleng
011 527 8300/010 140 2010/086 176 8849