Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/59 · Ref 3/1/1/1/2026/223

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL PLANNING

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)

  • CentreGauteng (Pretoria)
  • LevelLevel 09
Closing date: 14 days remaining

Job details

Circular
33 of 2026
Page No.
2–3
Circular Post
33/59
Reference number
3/1/1/1/2026/223
Department
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
Directorate
Budget Performance Management
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Closing date
28 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Management / Cost and Management Accounting / or equivalent qualifications (NQF Level 6).
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience at a supervisory level in the budget planning environment.
  • A valid driver's licence.
  • Job related knowledge: Budget systems.
  • Computer accounting software.
  • Knowledge of Financial Accounting Systems.
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Job related skills: Project management.
  • Team management.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Budget forecasting.
  • Advanced Computer literacy (Excel etc.).
  • Planning and organising.
  • Resource planning.
  • Problem solving and decision making.
  • Time management.
  • Business management.
  • Communication (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work within a team.

Duties

  • Initiate budget compilation process annually.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate budget inputs for budget framework processes, Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE), Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) and Roll-overs.
  • Manage Branch budget processes as per the action plan.
  • Attend information sessions for budget programmes managers.
  • Consolidate budget input from the Branch.
  • Monitor budget in accordance with the vote.
  • Monitor budget implementation for programmes in accordance with the appropriation bill.
  • Monitor the implementation for capturing the original budget (ENE) and adjust budget (AENE) on Basic Accounting System (BAS) annually.
  • Manage Standard Charts of Accounts (SCOA) segment aligned to vote.
  • Monitor and advice responsibility managers to relocate budget to items with negative balance.
  • Monitor balancing report at the end of the month.
  • Monitor and advise with the preparation of realignment documents quarterly.
  • Manage the budget maintenance.
  • Monitor the implementation of BAS budget structures.
  • Monitor economic reporting format allocation combinations.

Enquiries

Mr N Malisha Tel No: (012) 312 8962

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post223@dlrrd.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

To apply, submit a completed 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.
  • All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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.
  • Applications: 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.
  • Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response.
  • Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to the high volume of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Additional notes

EE Targets: African, Indian, and White Males and Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.

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Original Text
POST 33/59 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL PLANNING REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/223 Directorate: Budget Performance Management
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Management / Cost and
Management Accounting / or equivalent qualifications (NQF Level 6). Minimum
of 3 years of experience at a supervisory level in the budget planning environment. A valid driver's licence. Job related knowledge: Budget systems.
Computer accounting software. Knowledge of Financial Accounting Systems.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Job related skills: Project management. Team management. Interpersonal relations. Budget forecasting.
Advanced Computer literacy (Excel etc.). Planning and organising. Resource planning. Problem solving and decision making. Time management. Business
management. Communication (verbal and written). Ability to work within a team.
DUTIES : Initiate budget compilation process annually. Develop, implement and evaluate budget inputs for budget framework processes, Adjusted Estimates of National
Expenditure (AENE), Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF),
Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) and Roll-overs. Manage Branch budget processes as per the action plan. Attend information sessions for
budget programmes managers. Consolidate budget input from the Branch.
Monitor budget in accordance with the vote. Monitor budget implementation for programmes in accordance with the appropriation bill. Monitor the
implementation for capturing the original budget (ENE) and adjust budget
(AENE) on Basic Accounting System (BAS) annually. Manage Standard Charts of Accounts (SCOA) segment aligned to vote. Monitor and advice responsibility
managers to relocate budget to items with negative balance. Monitor balancing report at the end of the month. Monitor and advise with the preparation of
realignment documents quarterly. Manage the budget maintenance. Monitor the implementation of BAS budget structures. Monitor economic reporting
format allocation combinations.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Malisha Tel No: (012) 312 8962
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post223@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Indian, and White Males and Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.

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