DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING is a South African government vacancy at Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Glen | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion, and which may include a 13th
cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance.
Applications
Where to send your application.
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. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 4 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 readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: FSDARDEA is an 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. No late applications will be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee
Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion, and which may include a 13th
cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance.
Requirements
- Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Accounting/Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting or Auditing as recognized by SAQA.
- Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience at a middle / senior managerial level in the financial management and accounting field and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).
- SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment.
- Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts.
- Knowledge of budget management processes and administration, ability to implement and internal systems and controls to ensure sound financial management, well vested in the PFMA and knowledge of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Procurement policies, Public Service Act, Understanding of the public services environment, Government systems and structures, financial management.
- Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership.
- People Management and Empowerment.
- Programme and Project Management.
- Financial Management.
- Change Management.
- Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation.
- Problem Solving and Analysis.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication (Verbal and written).
- Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation, Coordination and monitoring skills;
- Policy formulation & implementation.
Duties
Strategically guide, manage and coordinate all activities in the Directorate towards ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Directorate: Develop and ensure the successful implementation of an APP for the Directorate: Finance and Management Accounting in alignment with the Directorate’s strategic objectives and targets and other obligations / legislative
Enquiries
Mr T Mabilo at 082 787 9659
Notes
To apply, submit a newly implemented Z83 form 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. 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 competition 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) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. All shortlisted candidates for other posts, shall undertake a pre-entry assessment which will be in the form of a practical / technical exercise. Candidates will also be assessed on Integrity (Ethical Conduct). Selection panels shall score the technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee
Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion, and which may include a 13th
cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance.
CENTRE : Glen
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Accounting/Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting or
Auditing as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience at a middle / senior managerial level in the financial management and accounting
field and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). SMS
Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate prior to appointment. Core and Process
Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts.
Knowledge of budget management processes and administration, ability to implement and internal systems and controls to ensure sound financial
management, well vested in the PFMA and knowledge of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Procurement policies, Public
Service Act, Understanding of the public services environment, Government systems and structures, financial management. Generic Competencies:
Strategic Capability and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment.
Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Change
Management. Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation. Problem
Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication
(Verbal and written). Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation,
Coordination and monitoring skills; Policy formulation & implementation.
DUTIES : Strategically guide, manage and coordinate all activities in the Directorate towards ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Directorate:
Develop and ensure the successful implementation of an APP for the
Directorate: Finance and Management Accounting in alignment with the
Directorate’s strategic objectives and targets and other obligations / legislative
requirements applicable to the Directorates core business. Monitor and report
on the extent to which the Directorate its strategic objectives and targets as per
APP/National and Provincial Programmes of Action / EXCO-FOHOD
Resolutions, etc. Implement measures to address shortcoming identified by the AG, Audit Committee as well as shortcomings identified by Internal Audit
and/or Chief Risk Officer. Implement measures to address shortcomings identified by AG, Audit Committee, Internal Audit and/or Chief Risk Officer.
Implement effective system in conjunction with other SCM and other roleplayers to ensure payment of service providers within 30 days. Ensure sound management of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with
legislations and policy. Oversee the financial revenue, expenditure management and accounting directorate. Monitor the policy and legislative
framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments. Develop and maintain policies and processes. Monitor revenue collected and
expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. Provide advice and guidance to role
players on revenue and expenditure procedures. Oversee the management of revenue, expenditure management and accounting work as required. Revenue
management – Ensure that cashier, banking, debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered. Expenditure management – Ensure that
payment for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed. Accounting –
To provide financial administration and accounting services (ledgers/journals, accounting and reporting (interim/quarterly) and annual financial statements).
Ensure and oversee the implementation of management accounting systems.
Oversee financial planning, budgeting and reporting systems. Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new
developments. Develop and maintain policies and processes. Monitor cash flow and submit cash flow reports and plans as required. Ensure compliance
with financial prescripts. Provide leadership and guidance to role players on the use of forecasting methods and tools. Manage financial planning,
budgeting and reporting work as required. Planning Ensure that information for planning purposes is collected and analysed properly. Budgeting Manage,
review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process. Reporting
Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes. Manage the roll-over, adjustment estimates
and virement process: Ensure that information on the requirement for role-over requests is disseminated to responsibility and programme managers. Ensure
that all roll-over requests are considered, proposal developed submitted to the
CFO for consideration. Ensure that the approved roll-overs are incorporated in the adjustment’s budgets. Assess the need for additional funds required from
the adjustment estimates process through monitoring of expenditure trends.
Ensure the assessment of expenditure trends and the development of proposals on the virement or shifting of funds. Manage the directorate’s budget.
Procurement and asset management for the directorate. Maintain discipline.
Manage performance and development. Develop and manage the operational plan and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain
processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Planning and allocate work. Provide financial technical
advice and guidance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Mabilo at 082 787 9659
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.