DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: FINANCE (X2 POSTS)

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: FINANCE (X2 POSTS) 

Branch: Technical And Vocational Education and Training 

Salary: R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 

Location: Positions based at Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges: 

Capricorn TVET College Ref No: DHET 18/09/2025 

Requirements: An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in the field of Commerce Accounting/ Accounting or related qualification. A minimum of 3 years junior management level experience in a finance or budgeting environment and 5 years working experience. Registration with SAICA as A Chartered Accountant or associate General Accountant will be an added advantage. 

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Community Education and Training Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, PSET legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations. Possess good leadership and experience in overall financial management, logistical services, preparations, and compilation of annual financial statements using GRAP standards and another reporting role. 

Excellent project management and communication skills, including analytical capability and report writing as well as the ability to lead a team; the ability to develop, support and monitor the implementation of policies; the ability to work in a team environment; good computer skills. 

This management position requires a dynamic individual with knowledge of the South African post-school education and training landscape, particularly its legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations. The candidate must have proven strategic management and leadership capabilities and be a strong communicator with the ability to interact with the TVET staff, College management and Council as well as problem-solving and report-writing and communication skills are mandatory. The incumbent should be able to perform in a team environment. Willingness to travel and be in possession of valid driver’s license. 

Duties: To support the principal as the accounting officer and other senior management in the execution of their functions in compliance with applicable financial legislation, regulations and college prescripts. Assisting the Principal/ Accounting Officer or Council in discharging the duties prescribed in the financial management policies of the College; establishing and maintain financial management structures. Establish, implement, and monitor the financial management and internal control systems. 

Establish and manage the college financial accounting system ensuring compliance with all prescripts and the maintenance of the general ledger accordance with applicable policy, prescripts and accounting frameworks. Contribute to the development of strategic, corporate, annual performance and operational plans, whichever is applicable, including coordinating, analyzing and advising overseeing the budget preparation process, providing advice and support to stakeholders. 

Produce compliant Annual Financial Statement for approval by the Accounting Officer and council Chair as required by the Department of Higher Education and Training in team of Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP). Review the budget proposals prior to submission to the relevant approval authority; oversee and manage the budget monitoring process, including the production of monthly, quarterly financial and performance reports and providing recommendations and advice to the relevant functionaries as to how to address significant variances; coordinate, manage and monitor the college budget and expenditure management process and delivery within deadlines. Report the budget and expenditure analysis in the required format and present it to the management team and the college. 

Report the budget and expenditure analysis in the required format and present it to the management team and the college council. Regularly monitor the institution’s controls over financial and logistical systems, supply chain management and their procedures in order to protect the integrity of financial information; oversee and optimize the utilization of electronic financial, logistics and management information systems. 

Manage the finalization of interim and annual financial statements in line with standards of GRAP and reviewing thereof and manage engagements with assurance providers (i.e. Auditor General). Ensure that the asset management function is effective and operational. Manage human resource and budget in the college.

Enquiries: Ms X Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 213 5513 / Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442

Applications: DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website https://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply 

Note: Follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting documents namely, a comprehensive CV, and copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s license, and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Note: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake writing test. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all SMS positions”. 

Closing date: 22 September 2025