Job details

Circular: 32 of 2026
Page No.: 19–20

Circular Post: 32/244
Reference number: KZNPT 26/40
Department: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Treasury
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Centre: KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all- inclusive package)
Closing date: 18 September 2026

About this vacancy

Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Treasury.

The listed centre is KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg.

Applications close on 18 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R932 292 per annum, (all- inclusive package)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

52 requirements · official circular text

A 3-year NQF7 qualification in Financial Accounting or Financial Management field.
A valid Driver’s license and in the case of people living with disabilities who can’t personally drive, the department will assist them to meet work related travel commitments.
A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in a municipal financial reporting/accounting/management environment.
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies: Extensive Understanding and working knowledge of GRAP standards used by local government.
Standards for the Professional Practices of Internal Auditing General Accepted Accounting principles.
Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particularly local government sphere.
Detailed knowledge of public sector financial management systems and relevant legislation/statutes, including.
Constitution (as amended).
PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
Municipal Systems Act (and amendments).
Municipal Structures Act.
Local Government Transition Act.
PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework).
PFMA Regulations in respect of Supply Chain Management.
Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations.
Provincial Internal Audit Act.
PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy).
National Treasury guideline documents, regulations, gazettes.
Performance Measurement systems – best practice and guidelines.
Asset Management principles and respective legislation.
Public finance management principles and practice.
National and Provincial Practices Notes.
Innovative thinking.
Analytical thinking.
Decisiveness.
Leadership.
Inter-personal relations.
Risk Management.
Chairing meetings.
Conflict Management.
Problem-solving, analytical and numeracy.
Advanced Verbal communication and presentation.
Good interpersonal relations.
Computer skills.
Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word), PowerPoint, Presentations, Internet, Research and analysis.
Report writing and general writing.
Monitoring, follow up and forecasting.
Project management.
Budgeting.
Change management.
Analytical, Statistical and quantitative analysis.
Financial management.
Planning.
People management.
Strategic Planning and management.
Training and mentoring staff.
Co-ordinating activities of different service providers.
Policy Analysis and Development.
Driving.
Negotiation Skills.
Stakeholder/ relationship management.

Duties

5 duties · official circular text

Coordinate the provision of support to municipalities regarding the compilation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards.
Coordinate the provisioning of financial management support to municipalities.
Coordinate audit readiness and review for municipalities.
Coordinate consultative support and liaison services with Stakeholders.
Manage the resources of the Sub Directorate.

Enquiries

Mr S Chohan Tel No: (033) 8974450

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, P O Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road Pietermaritzburg 3200. Applications can also be submitted via the e-services system please assess this site on (eservices.gov.za) FOR ATTENTION : Ms SL Ngema

Notes and Z83 guidance

Preferences: African Females, African Males and people with disabilities who meet the requirements.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 32/244 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING REF NO: KZNPT 26/40
SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (all- inclusive package)
CENTRE : KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year NQF7 qualification in Financial Accounting or Financial Management field. A valid Driver’s license and in the case of people living with disabilities
who can’t personally drive, the department will assist them to meet work related travel commitments. A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in
a municipal financial reporting/accounting/management environment. Skills,
Knowledge and Competencies: Extensive Understanding and working knowledge of GRAP standards used by local government. Standards for the
Professional Practices of Internal Auditing General Accepted Accounting principles. Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particularly local
government sphere. Detailed knowledge of public sector financial management systems and relevant legislation/statutes, including. Constitution
(as amended). PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Municipal Finance
Management Act (MFMA). Municipal Systems Act (and amendments).
Municipal Structures Act. Local Government Transition Act. PSRF (Public
Service Regulatory Framework). PFMA Regulations in respect of Supply Chain
Management. Provincial Procurement Act and Regulations. Provincial Internal
Audit Act. PGDS (Provincial Growth and Development Strategy). National
Treasury guideline documents, regulations, gazettes. Performance
Measurement systems – best practice and guidelines. Asset Management principles and respective legislation. Public finance management principles
and practice. National and Provincial Practices Notes. Innovative thinking.
Analytical thinking. Decisiveness. Leadership. Inter-personal relations. Risk
Management. Chairing meetings. Conflict Management. Problem-solving, analytical and numeracy. Advanced Verbal communication and presentation.
Good interpersonal relations. Computer skills. Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word), PowerPoint, Presentations, Internet, Research and
analysis. Report writing and general writing. Monitoring, follow up and forecasting. Project management. Budgeting. Change management.
Analytical, Statistical and quantitative analysis. Financial management.
Planning. People management. Strategic Planning and management. Training and mentoring staff. Co-ordinating activities of different service providers.
Policy Analysis and Development. Driving. Negotiation Skills. Stakeholder/ relationship management.
DUTIES : Coordinate the provision of support to municipalities regarding the compilation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with Generally
Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards. Coordinate the provisioning of financial management support to municipalities. Coordinate
audit readiness and review for municipalities. Coordinate consultative support and liaison services with Stakeholders. Manage the resources of the Sub
Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Chohan Tel No: (033) 8974450
NOTE : Preferences: African Females, African Males and people with disabilities who meet the requirements.