CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office, Mmabatho | closing date: 17 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Employee Pension Fund, Medical Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate must enter a performance
agreement and sign an employment contract.
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications must be submitted to Human Capital Management, Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, 760 Dr James Moroka Drive, Gaabomotho Building, Mmabatho or email to ACSRJOBS@nwpg.gov.za . Applicants are required to indicate the reference number and post job title in the subject line for all email applications and all attachments including the Z83 and CV must be one PDF document. If you apply for more than one (1) post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. FOR ATTENTION : The Head of Department
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package). The inclusive remuneration package consist of the Basic Salary, contribution to Government
Employee Pension Fund, Medical Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate must enter a performance
agreement and sign an employment contract.
Requirements
- Grade12 Certificate.
- Degree / Advanced Diploma / B-Tech at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Financial or Accounting management and related field.
- A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Senior Management level.
- A valid driver’s license.
- An SMS pre-entry programme must be completed and a Nyukela Certificate be obtained and submitted before an appointment can be considered.
- Attributes / Competencies / Knowledge and Skills: Advanced communication skills, both oral and writing.
- Client orientation and customer focus, honesty and integrity, service delivery innovation, willingness to work extended hours, problem solving and analysis, knowledge management, negotiation skills and analytical skills are a prerequisite.
- Financial management and management accounting.
- Strategic capability leadership.
- Programme and project management.
- People management and empowerment.
- Change management and stakeholder management.
- Good understanding of government policies, programmes, and strategies.
- Knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public Finance Management Act, Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget process, Division of Revenue Act, Income Tax Act, Supply Chain Management, Treasury Regulations and associated practice notes, financial accounting (including principles of GAAP/GRAP.
Duties
- Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management in the Financial Management Unit of the Department.
- Ensure development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan.
- Ensure development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls in all units reporting to the CFO, for implementation departmentally.
- Ensure coordination of departmental budgeting processes as required by the PFMA.
- Budget, Expenditure and Revenue Management.
- Provide Financial Accounting services (salaries administration, payment of service providers, banking management as well as oversee submission of interim and annual financial statements, and reporting).
- Provide Supply Chain Management services (Demand, Acquisition, Logistics, Asset Management, Supplier Performance, and tender administration).
- Provision and management of transport management services.
- Ensure mechanisms in place to prevent and detect unauthorized, irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure and losses.
- Provision and management of Internal Control services.
- Coordination of all audits and facilitate development, implementation, and monitoring of Post Audit Action Plans.
- Preparation of reports to oversight.
- Implementation of the Performance Management and Development System to ensure performance contracting, management, assessments, and rewards.
- Provide support and advice to the Accounting Officer in line with the responsibilities of the CFO.
Enquiries
Ms. Waliyya Jacobs Tel No: (018) 388 2719
Notes
Compliance: Applications must be submitted on the approved New Amended Z83 Form (No.81/971431) as prescribed with effect from 01 January 2021, which must be signed, initialled and dated, however, the initial on the second page of the form is not mandatory. The form is obtainable any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za . Applicants must indicate the post and the correct reference number on the Z83 application Form. The New Z83 Form must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating positions held, period in the position and key responsibilities with three contactable referees and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). DPSA Circular 03 of 2025 states that the form must be completed in manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields. Please note that Part A must be fully completed. Part B, C and D questions of the Z83 may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for. Part E, F and G do not need to be completed if the CV has been attached and provides the required information. However, the question related to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section as it is intended for those seeking reemployment. Failure to provide information on CV as requested the applicant may be disqualified. Applications received after closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. It will be expected of candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including 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. 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. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personal suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits/assets, qualifications verification, verification of any dismissal for misconduct and previous employment background/reference checks will be verified. Candidates will be subject to security screening and vetting. Applicants must disclose if he/she is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any business with Organ of State and whether is performing any additional remunerative work outside his/her normal duties. The successful candidate will enter into an Annual Performance Agreement, and also annually disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointments. Note: Candidates who previously applied for re-advertised posts are encouraged to re-apply. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package). The inclusive remuneration package consist of the Basic Salary, contribution to Government
Employee Pension Fund, Medical Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate must enter a performance
agreement and sign an employment contract.
CENTRE : Head Office, Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS : Grade12 Certificate. Degree / Advanced Diploma / B-Tech at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Financial or Accounting management and related field.
A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Senior Management level.
A valid driver’s license. An SMS pre-entry programme must be completed and a Nyukela Certificate be obtained and submitted before an appointment can be
considered. Attributes / Competencies / Knowledge and Skills: Advanced communication skills, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer
focus, honesty and integrity, service delivery innovation, willingness to work extended hours, problem solving and analysis, knowledge management,
negotiation skills and analytical skills are a prerequisite. Financial management and management accounting. Strategic capability leadership. Programme and
project management. People management and empowerment. Change management and stakeholder management. Good understanding of
government policies, programmes, and strategies. Knowledge of the
Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public
Finance Management Act, Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget process, Division of Revenue Act, Income Tax Act, Supply Chain Management,
Treasury Regulations and associated practice notes, financial accounting
(including principles of GAAP/GRAP.
DUTIES : Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management in the Financial Management Unit of the Department. Ensure development and implementation
of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan. Ensure development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls in all units reporting to the
CFO, for implementation departmentally. Ensure coordination of departmental budgeting processes as required by the PFMA. Budget, Expenditure and
Revenue Management. Provide Financial Accounting services (salaries administration, payment of service providers, banking management as well as
oversee submission of interim and annual financial statements, and reporting).
Provide Supply Chain Management services (Demand, Acquisition, Logistics,
Asset Management, Supplier Performance, and tender administration).
Provision and management of transport management services. Ensure mechanisms in place to prevent and detect unauthorized, irregular and fruitless
and wasteful expenditure and losses. Provision and management of Internal
Control services. Coordination of all audits and facilitate development, implementation, and monitoring of Post Audit Action Plans. Preparation of
reports to oversight. Implementation of the Performance Management and
Development System to ensure performance contracting, management, assessments, and rewards. Provide support and advice to the Accounting
Officer in line with the responsibilities of the CFO.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Waliyya Jacobs Tel No: (018) 388 2719
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.