WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL TREASURY VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. 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. 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
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: FISCAL AND ECONOMIC SERVICES REF NO: (PT 05/2023)
SALARY : R1 590 747 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification and a Masters level post-graduate qualification (NQF level 9) as recognised by SAQA; Minimum of 8 years appropriate senior management experience; and Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. Recommendation: Prior experience in leadership and management in or related to the public sector in South Africa or globally; Prior experience in public financial management systems in South Africa; Demonstrated ability to design and lead public budgeting and financial management reform programmes; and A valid driving licence. Competencies: Demonstrate expertise and experience of the following: Public Financial management systems; Strategic Management and Leadership; Budget systems; Building Partnerships; and Ability to communicate with a wide variety of external and internal clients; People and Financial Management; and Financial norms and standards.
 
DUTIES : Strategic Management: Provide strategic management, guidance and advice with regard to provincial government and local government public finance and public policy. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Oversee and strengthen the fiscal framework for the provincial government, including leading 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; Evaluate and improve the credibility and sustainability of the provincial budget as well as to monitor the implementation thereof; Improve budget planning and implementation of municipalities to facilitate improved responsiveness of its budgets to socio-economic realities; 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; Promote the effective and efficient management of movable assets and infrastructure delivery and advise departments and municipalities on PPP projects; Render business information and data management services. Line Management: Play a top leadership role in the Departmental strategic planning process; Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Branch. Lead 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 Head Official 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: Ensure and participate 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 a high performance culture and discipline within the Branch. Financial Management: Lead the budgeting process at Branch level. Lead 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 supply chain management 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 : Mr. David Savage Tel No: (021) 483 6267
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