SASSA Job Vacancies – General Manager: Finance

Salary: R1 371 558 – R1 635 897 p.a. including benefits
Location: Mpumalanga Regional Office
Ref No. SAS MP ST 15/10/23-07
Duration: Permanent


Requirements

The candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA with Financial
Accounting as a major subject; Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Experience: 5 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in the various disciplines related to Financial Management.

Knowledge and Skills: Extensive knowledge, experience, interpretation and application of accrual accounting and GRAP standards, SA-GAAP and IFRS; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations on public entity’s and other relevant regulations; ERP knowledge on Oracle or SAP or AccPacc or accrual accounting compliant systems

Added advantage: A post graduate qualification (NQF Level 08) as recognized by SAQA in the relevant field and completed articles will
be an added advantage.

Key performance Areas:

  • The candidate will provide an effective and efficient financial management services in the Region ; Oversee
    and monitor the Regional Office’s budget; Execute and control the Regional budget; Manage MTEF budget processes;
  • Manage the revenue and expenditure of the Region; Ensure alignment of the Regional strategic plan to the budget; Report on financial affairs of the Region; Oversee and manage the Regional Office’s financial accounting functions;
  • Manage banking services; Manage salary relat ed matters; Render financial administration service i.r.o Debtors, Creditors, Financial System and Loss Control; Analyze / compile financial statements;
  • Transfer payments; Manage the Regional Office’s supply chain management services; Support the procurement process ;
  • Ensure that consumable stores are maintained in terms of relevant policies; Manage the asset management function in the Region; Provide leadership in order to enhance the Unit performance and outputs of the Unit; Develop, Implement and Maintain policies and procedures;
  • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures; Implement Risk Management Strategies for the Unit and manage Audit findings; Ensure adherence to Section 57 (Responsibilities of other Officials) of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3);
  • Provide reports to management on matters within the Unit; Provide direction, advise and support to Regions on functional matters of the Unit; Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff;

Applications for the above position at Mpumalanga Regional Office must be sent to zaneleapplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms Z Thabethe (013) 754 9337

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