Deputy Director: Financial Planning

01/11/2026 Department: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Centre: Provincial Office, Bisho Salary: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package. Reference: DSD DUTIES Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the compilation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Coordinate and consolidate inputs for the compilation of the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE). Compile Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE), including reprioritisation, requests for additional funds and movement of funds, for the branches. Allocate funds to the various responsibilities within the branches. Coordinate inputs for in-year monitoring reports for the branches. Compile expenditure forecasts for the branches. Compile monthly management reports. Advise budget managers on budget-related matters. Cost the establishment. Assist with the preparation and review of the financial statements. ENQUIRIES Mr Y Singqandu Tel No: (043) 605 5042/59 e-Recruitment Technical Support: [email protected] HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: [email protected]. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. NOTE EE Target: African/White Male Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A Senior Certificate plus a relevant Financial Information Systems (FIS) qualification, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Management/Accounting at NQF Level 7, as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a finance environment at Assistant Director level. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel, graphs and pivot table interpretation. Knowledge of budgeting, preparation and analysis. Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL. A driver’s licence is a prerequisite. Competencies: Communication skills, both oral and written. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Knowledge management. Financial management. Problem-solving and analysis. Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. People management and empowerment. Change management. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework and policy formulation processes within government. Understanding business and management principles relating to strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling and leadership techniques. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. Statistical and data analysis. Policy analysis and research. Analytical thinking, report writing and presentation skills. An understanding of financial statements will be an advantage.