Exciting Career Opportunity: Assistant Finance Manager (Assistant Director Level)
Department: Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
Salary: R582,444 per annum (Level 10)
Location: Pretoria
Closing Date: 20 June 2025. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
About the Role
DIRCO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to join its team as an Assistant Finance Manager at the Assistant Director level. This is a senior role offering a competitive government salary and the opportunity to play a critical part in managing the financial operations of a key national department.
Key Requirements
To be considered for this prestigious position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of an NQF level 6/7 qualification in Financial Management, Accounting, or Cost Accounting.
- 3 – 5 years of experience in a finance environment, with at least three years at a supervisory level.
- Specific experience in project management finance and the preparation of Annual Financial Statements in line with GRAP/GAAP.
Essential Competencies and Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of the Legislative Framework governing the Public Service, including the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and the Division of Revenue Act.
- Expertise in Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) and Supply Chain Procedures.
- Proficiency in government financial systems and an understanding of foreign currency.
- Strong skills in problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, project management, and computer literacy.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be entrusted with the following duties:
- Manage Internal Control services to ensure efficient resource utilization.
- Oversee expenditure management, monthly reconciliations, and the compilation of terms of reference for SCM.
- Prepare annual budgets and monitor spending; prepare quarterly financial statements per GRAP standards.
- Manage the Financial Reporting of the Public Entity and ensure compliance with all financial prescripts.
- Assist in developing financial policies, procedures, and processes.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and provide periodic financial reports to the advisory Committee.
- Advise the secretariat and board on investment opportunities.
Application Process
Enquiries: Mr N Sekalo at (012) 301 8689 or Ms V Beshe at (012) 351 1327
To Apply: Please e-mail your application, quoting the post name in the subject line. Hand-delivered applications can be submitted to:
The OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Pretoria
Important Notes for Applicants:
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (effective from 1 January 2021), which can be obtained from any Public Service department or the DIRCO website.
- Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence, and other relevant documents must be submitted by shortlisted candidates only.
- All appointments are subject to security clearance.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA.
- Cabinet Decision (2 March 2016): Your CV must indicate the number of Boards you are currently serving on. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure form annually.
DIRCO reserves the right not to make an appointment. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within four (4) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Don’t miss this chance to advance your career in public service finance. Apply before the deadline on 20 June 2025!
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