Deputy Director: Financial Management

01/10/2026 (X1 POST) Department: Free State Provincial Government Centre: Bloemfontein Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11) Reference: FMTE DUTIES The core duties are extensive since the candidate facilitates financial planning for the entity, prepares monthly financial reports, monitors cash flow, and ensure that the entity complies with financial prescripts. The candidate is also responsible to perform year-end financial procedures, assist with the preparation of financial statements in terms of GRAP, preparation of audit files as required by the Auditor General, identifying correcting journals, compiling a detailed asset register for leased assets in accordance with GRAP. The position further requires the candidate to manage revenue including the calculation of the entity’s tariffs and computing the quarterly leased schedules of clients. Revenue collection duties involve monitoring the policy and legislative framework, tracking revenue collected and expenditure incurred, and ensuring cashier, banking, debt management, and reporting services are rendered. The candidate will be required to perform risk functions by analysing the detail fleet expenditure. The candidate is also responsible to authorise transactions for the entity on BAS, monitors payroll, and undertakes expenditure management, accounting work, including identifying and authorising journals. Finally, the post manages human, financial and equipment resources, including, staff performance and development, discipline, leave matters and ensuring spending is aligned with strategic objectives. This is a demanding leadership role suited to a finance professional who can manage teams, work under pressure and uphold sound governance. ENQUIRIES Mr. L. Leiee at 082 835 0088 HOW TO APPLY can also be emailed to the following address: [email protected] NOTE Directions to applicants: All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the Applicant. The application must indicate the correct Job title, the office where the position is advertised and the Reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of Foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin when shortlisted. All non-SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted. Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointments. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Candidates must be in possession of a Grade 12 or Matric plus a SAQA- recognised degree or equivalent at NQF level 7 in Accounting and/or Financial Management. Must have completed a South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) or South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) articles. The candidate must have a minimum of five years relevant financial experience, of which at least three years must be at management level. A valid driver’s licence is required. Skills and Competence: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic capability and leadership, people 106 management and empowerment, financial management, knowledge management, problem-solving and analysis, customer focus and strong communication skills, together with a thorough understanding of Public Service Acts, policy analysis and interpretation, have working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and the Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Standards(GRAP). Due to the large databases used the official is required to be an expert in Microsoft Excel and Access.