WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING VACANCIES

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NOTE : All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates 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. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) REF NO: EADP 38/2023 
SALARY : R1 371 558 per annum (Level 14), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (B Comm) Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA; Minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level in finance; a valid driver's license; and Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme: Note: A requirement for appointment is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry in the Senior Management Service (SMS). This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation: Registered Chartered Accountant (CA) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Competencies: Process Competencies Knowledge Management Service Delivery Innovation Problem Solving and Analysis Client Orientation and Customer Focus Communication Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures Human resource planning Problem analysis and problem solving skills Sound Budgeting skills Facilitation Skills Presentation Skills Personal attributes: A highly developed interpretive and conceptualization/formulation ability; The ability to render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner; The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances; The ability to persuade and influence; The ability to handle conflict; The ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service provider. 
 
DUTIES : Strategic Capability & Leadership (incl Change Management): Translate the vision for the organisation into Chief Directorate goals. Develop and implements strategies for the Chief Directorate. Align programmes and operational support. Participate in the departments strategic planning processes. Monitoring and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate against pre-determined objectives. Initiate, support and champion organisational transformation and change in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments. Programme & Project Management (Line Functions): Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of Chief Directorate Operational Plan priorities and goals. Identify and manage (actual and potential) risk factors and indicators to the achievement of Chief Directorate goals, incl. possible sources of risk and areas of impact and develop and implement feasible scenarios to mitigate the impact. Perform duties of Chief Financial Officer for the Department – Provide Strategic management, guidance and advice to ensure the establishment and implementation of sound financial management accounting, procurement, provisioning and internal control systems and processes for the department in compliance with relevant legislative requirements which inter alia includes the following: Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting and financial accounting services for Department Oversight over public entities – CapeNature Report on and monitor adherence to Public Finance Management Act Evaluate revenue and expenditure reports; Reporting to Executive Authority. Ensure efficient and effective oversight and management for all financial resources/aspects of the Chief Directorate and all performance requirements as related to the PFMA and corporate governance: Manage financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes. Ensures that budgets are aligned to the strategic objectives of the chief directorate. Compile and manage budgets. Control cash flow. Institute risk management and administer tender procurement process. Takes ownership of key planning, budgeting and forecasting processes and answers questions related to topics within own responsibility. Ensures that appropriate systems, procedures and processes are developed and implemented in order to improve financial management. People Management: Manage and encourage people, optimize their outputs and effectively manage relationships in order to achieve organisational goals. Manage and coordinate personnel provisioning. Motivate, train and guide staff within the chief directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Chief Directorate. Promotion of sound labour relations; Diversity management. Clients and Liaising: Provincial Cabinet; Provincial Parliament; Director-General and PTM; Provincial departments; National Departments and agencies e.g. State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and other departments/provincial administrations; Department of Public Service and Administration; Auditor General of South Africa; Academic and research institutions; Private sector organisations and NGO’s; Local Municipalities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Gerhard Gerber Tel No: (021) 483 2787