CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office (Office of the Chief Financial Officer) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 19/68
Job Ref Number: REFS/049765
Department: Gauteng Department of Social Development
Province: Gauteng
Centre: Head Office (Office of the Chief Financial Officer)
Closing Date: 22 June 2026
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable SMS guidelines per annum.
the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable SMS guidelines per annum.
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable SMS guidelines per annum.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 in financial management/ internal Audit/Accounting management/ Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Financial Management field.
- Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the National School of Government prior to appointment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislative and policy framework governing financial accounting, Management Accounting, Supply Chain Management and Risk Management.
- Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting, Management Accounting, Supply Chain Management and Risk Management processes, systems and procedures in the public service.
- Knowledge and understanding of Departmental policy mandates, priorities, objectives and Service Delivery Model and integrity.
- Skills And Competencies: Strategic management, project and programme management, financial management, service delivery innovation and strategic reporting skills.
- Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, communication, honesty and integrity.
- The ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
- Knowledge of the Department's constitutional mandate and its relationship with National and other stakeholders.
Duties
- Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient tender, contract, procurement and asset management systems and processes in line with PFMA: treasury regulations and other regulatory other frameworks.
- Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient management accounting systems in line with PFMA, treasury regulations and other regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee the management of cash flows and budget forecasting based on Departmental programmes: goals and objectives.
- Oversee the preparation, analysis and submission of Departmental monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and annual financial statements.
- Manage accurate compilation of departmental annual budget, MTEF budget and maintaining effective standard chart of accounts for the department.
- Manage records of the financial affairs of the department are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.
- Oversee financial reporting and revenue management.
- Audit current systems, policies, procedures, gaps to evaluate appropriateness and impact on delivery of GSDS’s strategic objectives as well as compliance.
Enquiries
Ms S Moloi Tel No: (011) 227 0062
Notes
NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s).
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 19/68 : CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: REFS/049765
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable SMS guidelines per annum.
CENTRE : Head Office (Office of the Chief Financial Officer)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 in financial management/ internal Audit/Accounting management/ Supply Chain Management. Minimum 5 years
of experience at a senior managerial level in Financial Management field.
Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the
National School of Government prior to appointment. A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge and understanding of legislative and policy framework governing financial accounting, Management Accounting, Supply Chain Management
and Risk Management. Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting,
Management Accounting, Supply Chain Management and Risk Management processes, systems and procedures in the public service. Knowledge and
understanding of Departmental policy mandates, priorities, objectives and
Service Delivery Model and integrity. Skills And Competencies: Strategic management, project and programme management, financial management,
service delivery innovation and strategic reporting skills. Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management,
change management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, communication, honesty and integrity. The ability to meet strict
deadlines and work under pressure. Knowledge of the Department's constitutional mandate and its relationship with National and other
stakeholders.
DUTIES : Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient tender, contract, procurement and asset management systems and processes
in line with PFMA: treasury regulations and other regulatory other frameworks.
Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient management accounting systems in line with PFMA, treasury regulations and
other regulatory frameworks. Oversee the management of cash flows and budget forecasting based on Departmental programmes: goals and objectives.
Oversee the preparation, analysis and submission of Departmental monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and annual financial statements. Manage
accurate compilation of departmental annual budget, MTEF budget and maintaining effective standard chart of accounts for the department. Manage
records of the financial affairs of the department are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. Oversee financial reporting and revenue
management. Audit current systems, policies, procedures, gaps to evaluate appropriateness and impact on delivery of GSDS’s strategic objectives as well
as compliance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Moloi Tel No: (011) 227 0062
NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. The
Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s).
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable SMS guidelines per annum.
CENTRE : Head Office (Office of the Chief Financial Officer)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 in financial management/ internal Audit/Accounting management/ Supply Chain Management. Minimum 5 years
of experience at a senior managerial level in Financial Management field.
Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the
National School of Government prior to appointment. A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge and understanding of legislative and policy framework governing financial accounting, Management Accounting, Supply Chain Management
and Risk Management. Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting,
Management Accounting, Supply Chain Management and Risk Management processes, systems and procedures in the public service. Knowledge and
understanding of Departmental policy mandates, priorities, objectives and
Service Delivery Model and integrity. Skills And Competencies: Strategic management, project and programme management, financial management,
service delivery innovation and strategic reporting skills. Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management,
change management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, communication, honesty and integrity. The ability to meet strict
deadlines and work under pressure. Knowledge of the Department's constitutional mandate and its relationship with National and other
stakeholders.
DUTIES : Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient tender, contract, procurement and asset management systems and processes
in line with PFMA: treasury regulations and other regulatory other frameworks.
Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient management accounting systems in line with PFMA, treasury regulations and
other regulatory frameworks. Oversee the management of cash flows and budget forecasting based on Departmental programmes: goals and objectives.
Oversee the preparation, analysis and submission of Departmental monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and annual financial statements. Manage
accurate compilation of departmental annual budget, MTEF budget and maintaining effective standard chart of accounts for the department. Manage
records of the financial affairs of the department are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. Oversee financial reporting and revenue
management. Audit current systems, policies, procedures, gaps to evaluate appropriateness and impact on delivery of GSDS’s strategic objectives as well
as compliance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Moloi Tel No: (011) 227 0062
NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. The
Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.