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Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Assistant Director: Financial Services

  • Limpopo Deeds Registry: Polokwane
  • Limpopo
  • R487k /yr
  • Finance and Accounting
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 at 16:00 Closes today
Reference
3/1/1/1/2026/312
Source
DPSA · 23 Oct 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Financial Accounting / Financial Management / Management Accounting or related equivalent qualifications. 3 Years Supervisory experience in Financial environment. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PMFA). Knowledge of Treasury Regulations.

Policies procedures and prescripts. Financial systems including Accpac. Budgets and reporting procedures.

Good written and verbal communication skills. Financial Management skills. Interpersonal skills.

Computer software skills (good excel skills). Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills. Time Management skills.

Budget forecasting skills. Driver’s License.

Duties

Manage budget. Cost Demand Management Plan. Confirm availability of funds.

Monitor and control income and expenditure trends and advise. Provide comments on In-Year Monitoring report. Provide inputs for adjustment of budget.

Manage revenue, cash, and banking services. Monitor banking of state money. Monitor administration of Petty Cash.

Monitor exempt transaction report. Manage debtors. Monitor recovery of outstanding debt and collection progress report.

Analyze comments on debtors and revenue reports and take corrective measures. Oversee application of unapplied cash. Oversee the opening of accounts.

Oversee suspension of overdue accounts. Make recommendations on dispute and queries, respond and monitor queries report. Review credit notes, B-accounts and related parties.

Oversee debit and credit notes. Control internal debtors. Manage of creditors.

Monitor payment of suppliers/ service providers. Approve invoices on the system. Approve adjustments and clear suspense account.

Review processed reconciliation. Verify S&T claims and advances.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Registrar of Deeds, Limpopo at 101 Dorp St, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0700. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link http://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Applications and supporting documents sent to us that are not specified in the advertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted

Enquiries

Ms Maropeng Mobe/ Mr Eliot Nyamandi Tel No: (015) 495 1976

Note

EE Targets: Coloured, Indian, and White Males, and Coloured, Indian, and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

General note

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form, (a nomination letter if required) and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.

Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response.

Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.

Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies.

By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).

Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.

Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Senior Telecom Operator (2 Posts) ref 3/1/1/1/2026/246 for the Directorate: Facilities Management Services: Gauteng (Pretoria) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular no 35 of 2026 dated 02 October 2026 Has reference. Applicants are advised that the 1 position has been withdrawn.

The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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