Eastern Cape Department of Social Development
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. Aminimum 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.
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.
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to [email protected]. (NB: For technical glitches only – No CVs).
Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: [email protected] and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person.
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.
Mr Y Singqandu Tel No: (043) 605 5042/59 e-Recruitment Technical Support: [email protected]
EE Target: African/White Male
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day.
View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSACitizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
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) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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 Assessment.
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups.
The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
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