DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL BUDGET MONITORING AND SUPPORT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Basic Education (DBE). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria. | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za/ LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za
Branch
Finance and Administration.
Chief Directorate
Financial Management Services.
Directorate
Provincial Budget Monitoring and Support
Salary
R932 292 per annum. (Level 11)
Centre
Pretoria.
Requirements
- The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) in Financial Management/Accounting or other similar qualification recognised by SAQA;
- At least four (4) years' experience as Assistant Director or equivalent level;
- Four (4) years’ experience in budget analysis environment.
- Experience of working with financial statements, supply chain management, data management, database and report writing;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Experience in coordinating provincial financial support;
- Knowledge of government transversal systems and understanding of public sector budget planning, budget analysis, auditing, budgeting and financial accounting;
- Knowledge of the King Reports, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Public Service Act and other prescripts;
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, Change Management, Conflict Management, People management, Planning and Organising skills, risk management and computer skills (MS Office package).
- Ability to travel.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation;
- Reporting financial performance of the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) in alignment with their Annual Performance Plans and Strategic Plans;
- Ensuring improved quality of Provincial Education budget and funding of educational priorities;
- Liaising with stakeholders and DBE with regards to the PEDs financial performance;
- Facilitating capacity building on analysis, monitoring and reporting of the financial information and spending trends;
- Strengthening financial management reporting and decision making processes;
- Conducting constant assessment to ensure that approved provincial financial plans in line with relevant financial processes and prescripts;
- Travelling to PEDs for monitoring purposes Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.
Enquiries
Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. (ONLY). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her 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. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.
Notes
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. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Branch: Finance and Administration.
Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services.
Directorate: Provincial Budget Monitoring and Support
SALARY : R932 292 per annum. (Level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) in Financial Management/Accounting or other
similar qualification recognised by SAQA; At least four (4) years' experience as
Assistant Director or equivalent level; Four (4) years’ experience in budget analysis environment. Experience of working with financial statements, supply
chain management, data management, database and report writing;
Proficiency in computer applications; Experience in coordinating provincial financial support; Knowledge of government transversal systems and
understanding of public sector budget planning, budget analysis, auditing, budgeting and financial accounting; Knowledge of the King Reports, PFMA,
Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Public Service Act and other prescripts; Good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, Change
Management, Conflict Management, People management, Planning and
Organising skills, risk management and computer skills (MS Office package).
Ability to travel.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation; Reporting financial performance of the Provincial Education
Departments (PEDs) in alignment with their Annual Performance Plans and
Strategic Plans; Ensuring improved quality of Provincial Education budget and funding of educational priorities; Liaising with stakeholders and DBE with
regards to the PEDs financial performance; Facilitating capacity building on analysis, monitoring and reporting of the financial information and spending
trends; Strengthening financial management reporting and decision making processes; Conducting constant assessment to ensure that approved
provincial financial plans in line with relevant financial processes and prescripts; Travelling to PEDs for monitoring purposes Ensuring performance
development and performance management of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : 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. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.