Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/137 · Ref 2026/326 Job
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL LEVEL)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- CentreHead Office (Pretoria)
Closing date: 18 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 32/137
- Reference number
- 2026/326 Job
- Department
- Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- Centre
- Head Office (Pretoria)
- Salary
- R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services (70% of package), the State's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of Package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules)
- Closing date
- 2 October 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
The listed centre is Head Office (Pretoria).
Applications close on 2 October 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services (70% of package), the State's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of Package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A minimum qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by the SAQA in Financial Management or related field of study.
- 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Finance Management.
- Registration as a chartered accountant will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge: Strategic Planning, Strategic Knowledge Management, Business analyses and risk management, Change management and organisational development, Extensive knowledge of department strategic objective, In-depth knowledge of government protocol processes, Development and implementation of strategies, Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management, Financial and budget administration processes and systems, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations and directives (MTEF, ENE and Adjustment Estimates), Government Budget Systems and procedures, Government Financial Systems (PERSAL, PMIS, WCS, LOGIS and BAS).
- Skills: Executive management skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Advanced report writing, Organising and planning, Computer utilisation, Policy formulation, Negotiation skills, Advanced communication (verbal and written), Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Time management, Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Programme and management skills.
- Personal Attributes: Innovative, Resourceful, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results, People orientated, Assertive, Ability to work independently, Team player.
- Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements.
Duties
- Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of Finance policies, directives, guidelines and strategic plans: Undertake research on latest finance trends.
- Collate all relevant information and infuse them in Finance strategic policy.
- Source financial policies, guidelines and directives from the National Treasury.
- Advise and monitor the implementation of National Treasury policies and guidelines in the Department’s Strategic Plan.
- Evaluate and monitor compliance to Medium Term Expenditure Framework.
- Ensure that the department’s strategic objectives are aligned to regulations (particular on finance).
- Undertake the effective monitoring and evaluation of department’s financial policies.
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting: Oversee the collation of components budgets.
- Ensure that the department’s expenditure is in accordance with budget vote.
- Ensure that effective and appropriate steps are put in place to prevent unauthorised, irregular and fruitless expenditure.
- Prepare and present reports to the Executing Authority on budget irregularities.
- Prepare Departments’ budget vote statements.
- Ensure that budget management complies at all times to the PFMA and MTEF.
- Ensure that financial reports/statements adhere to applicable financial standards.
- Manage the implementation of the department trading entity’s financial strategies: Develop guidelines and strategies to manage the effective implementation of budget devolution initiatives and strategies.
- Oversee and monitor the implementation of the developed guidelines and strategies.
- Support the Director-General and management in the execution of their functions in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulations: Establish and maintain effective and efficient financial, risk and internal control systems.
- Ensure the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of Department’s financial resources.
- Manage Department’s working capital efficiently and economically; monitor the preparation and keep full and proper records on Department’s financial affairs.
- Monitor the settling of all contractual obligations and collection of monies owing to the Department.
- Advise the Minister, Director General and Heads of Departments on financial management related policies.
- Monitor the implementation of policies on the management and writing off of damaged and lost assets; act as a link between the Department, National Treasury, Financial Institutions and relevant stakeholders.
- Represent the department in financial related matters.
- Manage the Branch: Plan, organise and control activities pertaining to the functions of the branch;
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the Branch and report on progress as required.
- Manage performance and development of employees.
- Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
- Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
- Quality control of work delivered by employees.
- Manage and monitor the budget and expenditures for the Branch.
Enquiries
Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Email applications for this position must be email to: Recruitment2672@dpw.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
- Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
- Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
- Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
- Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
- Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
- Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
- Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
- Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the 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. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
- Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not be accepted.
- All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application. Important: Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
- Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a compulsory technical or competency-based exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job as part of the interview process. Following the technical exercise and the interview, the selection committee will identify up to a maximum of three (3) top scoring candidates to undergo psychometric assessments. It will be expected of the successful candidate to sign a Performance Agreement, be subjected to Top Secret Security Clearance and annually disclose his/her financial interests
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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 32/137 : CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL LEVEL) REF NO: 2026/326
Job Purpose: To provide strategic and business leadership to the DPW and
PMTE finance and supply chain management divisions to achieve their mission and strategic outcomes.
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services
(70% of package), the State's contribution to the Government Employees
Pension Fund (13% of Package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules)
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by the SAQA in Financial Management or related field of study. 8 years of experience at a senior
managerial level in Finance Management. Registration as a chartered accountant will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Strategic Planning,
Strategic Knowledge Management, Business analyses and risk management,
Change management and organisational development, Extensive knowledge of department strategic objective, In-depth knowledge of government protocol
processes, Development and implementation of strategies, Public Finance
Management Act, Supply Chain Management, Financial and budget administration processes and systems, Public Service Regulations, Treasury
Regulations and directives (MTEF, ENE and Adjustment Estimates),
Government Budget Systems and procedures, Government Financial Systems
(PERSAL, PMIS, WCS, LOGIS and BAS). Skills: Executive management skills,
Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Advanced report writing, Organising and planning, Computer utilisation, Policy formulation,
Negotiation skills, Advanced communication (verbal and written), Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Time management, Decision making skills,
Conflict management, Motivational skills, Programme and management skills.
Personal Attributes: Innovative, Resourceful, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst
delivering excellent results, People orientated, Assertive, Ability to work independently, Team player. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with
professional requirements.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of Finance policies, directives, guidelines and strategic plans:
Undertake research on latest finance trends. Collate all relevant information and infuse them in Finance strategic policy. Source financial policies,
guidelines and directives from the National Treasury. Advise and monitor the implementation of National Treasury policies and guidelines in the
Department’s Strategic Plan. Evaluate and monitor compliance to Medium
Term Expenditure Framework. Ensure that the department’s strategic objectives are aligned to regulations (particular on finance). Undertake the
effective monitoring and evaluation of department’s financial policies. Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and
financial reporting: Oversee the collation of components budgets. Ensure that the department’s expenditure is in accordance with budget vote. Ensure that
effective and appropriate steps are put in place to prevent unauthorised, irregular and fruitless expenditure. Prepare and present reports to the
Executing Authority on budget irregularities. Prepare Departments’ budget vote statements. Ensure that budget management complies at all times to the PFMA
and MTEF. Ensure that financial reports/statements adhere to applicable financial standards. Manage the implementation of the department trading
entity’s financial strategies: Develop guidelines and strategies to manage the effective implementation of budget devolution initiatives and strategies.
Oversee and monitor the implementation of the developed guidelines and strategies. Support the Director-General and management in the execution of
their functions in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulations: Establish and maintain effective and efficient financial, risk and internal control systems.
Ensure the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of Department’s financial resources. Manage Department’s working capital efficiently and
economically; monitor the preparation and keep full and proper records on
Department’s financial affairs. Monitor the settling of all contractual obligations and collection of monies owing to the Department. Advise the Minister, Director
General and Heads of Departments on financial management related policies.
Monitor the implementation of policies on the management and writing off of damaged and lost assets; act as a link between the Department, National
Treasury, Financial Institutions and relevant stakeholders. Represent the department in financial related matters. Manage the Branch: Plan, organise
and control activities pertaining to the functions of the branch; Develop and manage the operational plan of the Branch and report on progress as required.
Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Compile
and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Manage and monitor the budget and expenditures for the
Branch.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : Email applications for this position must be email to: Recruitment2672@dpw.gov.za
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a compulsory technical or competency-based exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements
of the job as part of the interview process. Following the technical exercise and the interview, the selection committee will identify up to a maximum of
three (3) top scoring candidates to undergo psychometric assessments. It will be expected of the successful candidate to sign a Performance Agreement, be
subjected to Top Secret Security Clearance and annually disclose his/her financial interests
Job Purpose: To provide strategic and business leadership to the DPW and
PMTE finance and supply chain management divisions to achieve their mission and strategic outcomes.
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services
(70% of package), the State's contribution to the Government Employees
Pension Fund (13% of Package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules)
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by the SAQA in Financial Management or related field of study. 8 years of experience at a senior
managerial level in Finance Management. Registration as a chartered accountant will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Strategic Planning,
Strategic Knowledge Management, Business analyses and risk management,
Change management and organisational development, Extensive knowledge of department strategic objective, In-depth knowledge of government protocol
processes, Development and implementation of strategies, Public Finance
Management Act, Supply Chain Management, Financial and budget administration processes and systems, Public Service Regulations, Treasury
Regulations and directives (MTEF, ENE and Adjustment Estimates),
Government Budget Systems and procedures, Government Financial Systems
(PERSAL, PMIS, WCS, LOGIS and BAS). Skills: Executive management skills,
Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Advanced report writing, Organising and planning, Computer utilisation, Policy formulation,
Negotiation skills, Advanced communication (verbal and written), Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Time management, Decision making skills,
Conflict management, Motivational skills, Programme and management skills.
Personal Attributes: Innovative, Resourceful, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst
delivering excellent results, People orientated, Assertive, Ability to work independently, Team player. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with
professional requirements.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of Finance policies, directives, guidelines and strategic plans:
Undertake research on latest finance trends. Collate all relevant information and infuse them in Finance strategic policy. Source financial policies,
guidelines and directives from the National Treasury. Advise and monitor the implementation of National Treasury policies and guidelines in the
Department’s Strategic Plan. Evaluate and monitor compliance to Medium
Term Expenditure Framework. Ensure that the department’s strategic objectives are aligned to regulations (particular on finance). Undertake the
effective monitoring and evaluation of department’s financial policies. Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and
financial reporting: Oversee the collation of components budgets. Ensure that the department’s expenditure is in accordance with budget vote. Ensure that
effective and appropriate steps are put in place to prevent unauthorised, irregular and fruitless expenditure. Prepare and present reports to the
Executing Authority on budget irregularities. Prepare Departments’ budget vote statements. Ensure that budget management complies at all times to the PFMA
and MTEF. Ensure that financial reports/statements adhere to applicable financial standards. Manage the implementation of the department trading
entity’s financial strategies: Develop guidelines and strategies to manage the effective implementation of budget devolution initiatives and strategies.
Oversee and monitor the implementation of the developed guidelines and strategies. Support the Director-General and management in the execution of
their functions in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulations: Establish and maintain effective and efficient financial, risk and internal control systems.
Ensure the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of Department’s financial resources. Manage Department’s working capital efficiently and
economically; monitor the preparation and keep full and proper records on
Department’s financial affairs. Monitor the settling of all contractual obligations and collection of monies owing to the Department. Advise the Minister, Director
General and Heads of Departments on financial management related policies.
Monitor the implementation of policies on the management and writing off of damaged and lost assets; act as a link between the Department, National
Treasury, Financial Institutions and relevant stakeholders. Represent the department in financial related matters. Manage the Branch: Plan, organise
and control activities pertaining to the functions of the branch; Develop and manage the operational plan of the Branch and report on progress as required.
Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Compile
and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Manage and monitor the budget and expenditures for the
Branch.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : Email applications for this position must be email to: Recruitment2672@dpw.gov.za
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a compulsory technical or competency-based exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements
of the job as part of the interview process. Following the technical exercise and the interview, the selection committee will identify up to a maximum of
three (3) top scoring candidates to undergo psychometric assessments. It will be expected of the successful candidate to sign a Performance Agreement, be
subjected to Top Secret Security Clearance and annually disclose his/her financial interests