CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: DHET01/09/2025 

Branch: Administration R1 813 182 per annum (Leve 15), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 

Location: Pretoria 

Requirements: An appropriate NQF level 8 qualification in the field of Finance/ Management Accounting or related qualification recognized by SAQA. Admission as a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) will serve as a distinct advantage. A minimum of eight (8) experience at the senior management level, coupled with extensive management experience in the field of financial management covering Accounting, Budgeting Reporting, Asset Management, and Supply Chain Management. 

Successful completion of a Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and relevant government policies regulating financial management in government: Generally Recognized Audit Practices (GRAP); and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework (PPPFA). 

Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Excellent knowledge of financial management; contract management, supply chain management systems, and budgeting principles; Expert knowledge of Basic Accounting Systems, PERSAL, the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) process, procedures, and controls within the private and public sectors. Good understanding of macroeconomic policies and strategies affecting the operation of the public and private entities (including monetary, fiscal, trade protocols, agreements, and micro-economic reform strategy). 

Extensive experience in the application of strategic management, business planning and design, performance measurement, financial accounting (including principles of GRAP/MCS), management accounting, cost accounting, internal controls, internal and external audit, information systems, and Supply Chain Management. 

Ability to establish good working relations with key stakeholders such as the National Treasury and Auditor-General of South Africa. Acumen and experience in managing and interacting with key stakeholders at the senior level; proven strategic and leadership capabilities, programme and project management, and people management and empowerment; well-developed research and development methodologies. Skills: excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Client orientation and customer focus, honesty and integrity, and time management skills. Excellent project management, problem-solving, report writing, computer and analytic skills are key to this post. 

Duties: The successful candidate will oversee effective, integrated financial services and supply chain management systems within the Department in accordance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other finance-related prescripts; provide strategic support and guidance to the Accounting Officer (Director- General) and Programme Managers (Deputy Directors–General). 

Manage and facilitate the provision of financial management services. Develop, implement, and monitor financial services and procurement-related policies and procedures. Oversee and lead in the development and monitoring of the implementation of finance policies and procedures in order to ensure compliance and promote sound financial management.

 Establishing and maintaining appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems, and models or projections of cost behavior) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources. Oversee and lead the budgeting process in compliance with the National Treasury guidelines and monitor the utilization of budgets within the Department. Oversee the provision of logistics and facilities in ensuring the optimal utilization of fixed and movable assets. Ensuring proper management of the assets (including the safeguarding and the maintenance thereof) and the liabilities of the Department. 

The provision of an effective and efficient Supply Chain Management service within the Department. Monitor the provision of Supply Chain Management and assets management services. Settling all contractual obligations and paying all money owing, including inter-governmental claims, within the prescribed or agreed period. Manage and monitor the provision of financial services and salary 22 administration. Ensure that the expenditure of the Department is in accordance with the Budget Vote of the Department and the main divisions within the Vote. 

Manage and minimize the Department’s risk exposure by maintaining effective systems and internal controls. Manage and monitor the public entities’ compliance oversight. Prepare management account reports including financial reports and quarterly reports. 

Formulating creative solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery and administration of services. Advise the Accounting Officer on matters that have strategic and financial implications and provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analysis, reports, and recommendations. Coordinating the MTEF and Estimate of National Expenditure processes in respect of the Department. Liaising with the relevant role-players in the financial environment regarding transversal financial matters. 

Liaising with external auditors and attending to audit queries. Management of financial and human resources within the Finance Chief Directorate in line with relevant legislation in order to reach the strategic objectives of the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Enqiries: 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