deputy director: financial management, Ref No. MPDOH/JAN/26/1096
Apply for DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-02-13.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Finance / Financial Accounting / Management as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of three (3) years' financial management experience at management level of Assistant Director (Level 9/10).
- Full knowledge of management and performance on the transversal system used in Government.
- Excellent in computer skills such as MS Word and Excel Spreadsheet application of any software, financial analytical skills, will be a pre-requisite.
- Extensive knowledge of all relevant legislation.
- Practical knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) and LOGIS including SCOA (Standard Chart of Accountants).
- Valid driver's licence.
- Analytical skills.
Duties
- Responsible for the effective financial management and accounting which includes: the implementation of financial systems and timely submission of financial reports in strict compliance with the PFMA and other prescripts, preparation and maintenance of bank reconciliation statements, preparation, compilation and interpretation of Interim and Annual Financial Statements.
- Develop and manage the budget processes in the institution in conjunction with hospital management and other stakeholders in line with departmental financial strategy.
- Improve supply chain management compliance in line with related prescripts.
- Develop, implement and monitor measures designed to optimize revenue collection.
- Manage institutional fleet, and maintenance/repairs of infrastructure and buildings.
- Ensure that all payments for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed.
- Reconcile all ledger accounts with control accounts in the ledger.
- Liaise with relevant role players regarding transversal financial matters.
- Ensure that all financial records and documents are kept safe and up to date.
- Must be able to identify, develop and implement internal controls (including policies) to prevent unauthorized, irregular and fruitful expenditure.
- Ensure effective management of debtors.
- Manage Finance staff and undertake human resource and other related administrative functions and ensure sound financial management is provided all the time within the hospital.
- Identification of measure cost drivers and develop strategies to minimize over spending of budget.
Notes
- Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
- Note: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
- All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates.
- A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
- Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.
- No fax applications will be considered.
- Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV.
- Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
- If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
- Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
- The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
- All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
- If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.
- Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted.
- NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.
- Please note the Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- 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.
- ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post was posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 02 dated 23 January 2026, the post of an Assistant Manager Nursing (Area) (PN-A7), (Mmametlhake Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jan/26/951, the post has been withdrawn.
Salary Detail
Remunaration
Salary Criteria
per annum
How to Apply
Contact Detail
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Reference No:
MPDOH/JAN/26/1096
Application Process
Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:
- Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
- Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: MPDOH/JAN/26/1096
- Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
- Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.
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