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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY
 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
CLOSING DATE : 09 December 2019 
 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. 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. 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. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 229
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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: FISCAL AND ECONOMIC SERVICES REF NO: PT 2019-47 
SALARY : R1 521 591 per annum (Level 15). (All–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification and a post-graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 8 years' experience on senior management level; and A valid code 8 driver's licence (or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities). Competencies: Demonstrate expertise and experience of the following: People and Financial Management; Financial norms and standards; and Financial management systems. Strategic Management and Leadership; Building Partnerships; and Ability to communicate with a wide variety of external and internal clients. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Strategic management, guidance and advice with regard to provincial and local government public finance and public policy. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Assist, assess and report on municipal budgets revenue and expenditure management, including municipal entities and to drive the implementation of the MFMA at specific municipalities. Assist, assess and report on municipal budgets revenue and expenditure management, including municipal entities and to drive the implementation of the MFMA at specific municipalities. Ensure fiscal architecture (equitable share research and FFC interaction) as well as research into new and existing revenue sources. Promote effective financial resource allocation for provincial government and provide for economic analysis and advice that informs fiscal policy and the budget allocation process. Improve budget planning and implementation of municipalities to facilitate improved responsiveness of its budgets to socio-economic realities. Render business information and data management services. Promote the effective and efficient management of movable assets and infrastructure delivery and advise departments and municipalities on PPP projects. Evaluate and improve the credibility and sustainability of the provincial budget as well as to monitor the implementation thereof. Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Branch. Participate in the Departmental strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Branch. Evaluate the performance of the Branch on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Report to the Senior Executive Manager on a regular basis on the activities of the Branch. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Branch, and of the resources employed by it. Human Resource Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Branch’s Business Plan. Motivate, train and guide staff within the Branch, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Branch. Monitor information capacity building within the Branch. Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Branch. Promote sound labour relations within the Branch. Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Branch. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level. Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Branch. Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Branch’s budget and expenditure. Assume direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Branch. Report to the Accounting Officer on all aspects of the Branch’s finances. Perform diligently all duties assigned by the Accounting Officer. Assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Branch’s assets. Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Branch are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Gantana at Tel No: (021) 483 6267