The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is seeking a qualified Assistant Finance Manager (Assistant Director Level) for its Pretoria office. This senior role offers a competitive salary of R582,444 per annum (Level 10) and requires an NQF Level 6/7 qualification in Financial Management/Accounting, along with 3-5 years’ experience in a finance environment (including supervisory experience). Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budget management, compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and project finance oversight. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in GRAP/GAAP, government financial systems, and foreign currency management. The closing date for applications is 20 June 2025. Submit applications via email or hand delivery to the OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, using the updated Z83 form. Shortlisted candidates will undergo security clearance and qualification verification.
POST: ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LEVEL)
SALARY: R582 444 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2025. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be in possession of at least NQF level 6/7 qualification in Financial Management/Accounting / Cost Accounting Experience in project management finance for projects At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in a finance environment of which three years should be at supervisory level Experience in preparation of Annual Financial Statements in line with generally recognized financial reporting principles Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of Legislative Framework governing the Public Service; Financial
- Management; Government policies, Budget process and practices as well as legislation / regulations such as PFMA; Treasury Regulations & Frameworks and Division of Revenue Act; ARF Act; Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP); GAAP; Supply
- Chain Procedures; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
- Knowledge of government systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of foreign currency.
- Problem solving Analytical thinking Networking Communication skills Computer literacy Planning and Organizing Project Management.
DUTIES:
- Manage and monitor the Internal Control services to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.
- Expenditure management, compilations of terms of reference to be submitted to SCM, monthly reconciliations on project funding Preparation of annual budgets and monitor the spending thereof Preparation of quarterly financial statements in line with the GRAP standards Manage the Financial Reporting of the Public Entity Manage the process of Financial Management by sure compliance with all financial prescripts e.g., PFMA, Treasury regulations, Supply Chain Procedures, etc.
- Assist with the development of financial policies, procedures, and processes Manage and administer disbursement of funds as per the approved projects and recommendations Conduct cost-benefit analysis to ensure value for money and propose interventions.
- Provide periodic financial reports to the advisory Committee Advice the secretariat and the board on investment opportunities and report thereon..
ENQUIRIES: Mr N Sekalo Tel No: (012) 301 8689 / Ms V Beshe Tel No: (012) 351 1327
APPLICATIONS:
Please e-mail your applications to the e-mail address indicated below each post and quote the post name in the subject line of the e-mail address to receive an acknowledgement; Handdelivered applications can be submitted to the OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Pretoria.
NOTE:
Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83 (effective from 1 January 2021) (duly completed and hand signed) obtainable from any Public Service department or on the DIRCO website – www.dirco.gov.za.
For other relevant information and how to apply, kindly visit the Department’s website (www.dirco.gov.za) – home page under Jobs.
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document (ID), Drivers licence as well as any other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates only Received applications using the incorrect Z83 for employment will not be considered.
All appointments will be subjected to a process of security clearance.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and verification of qualifications; In line with Cabinet decision taken on 2 March 2016, all applicants are required to indicate in their Curriculum Vitae the number of Boards he/she is serving on.
Where this information is not provided, such application will not be considered; The successful candidate will have to complete a Financial Disclosure form annually; We thank all applicants for their interest; DIRCO reserves the right not to make appointments; Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within four (4) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful..
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