director: finance (financial administration and accounting), Ref No. PWI 26/05

Apply for director: finance (financial administration and accounting) at department of department of public works and infrastructure. Closing date 2026-04-17.

Job Summary

Department: department of public works and infrastructure

Directorate: finance

Province: free state

Reference: PWI 26/05

Closing Date: 2026-04-17

Salary: R1,266,714

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 13

Centre: Head Office (Bloemfontein)


Minimum Qualification

BCom Accounting degree or equivalent (NQF Level 7) in Finance

Experience Required

5 years in Middle or Senior Management in Public Sector Finance

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Budgeting and Cash Flow Management
  • Audit Remediation
  • Strategic Planning and APP Implementation
  • Resource Management
  • Leadership and Performance Management
  • Technical Financial Advice

Requirements

  • Proven 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level
  • Extensive knowledge of Public Service financial management
  • CA (SA), SAICA, or SAIPA professional designation (Added Advantage)

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Strategically guide and coordinate all activities within the Financial Administration and Accounting Directorate
  • Develop and implement the Annual Performance Plan (APP) aligned with strategic targets and constitutional obligations
  • Address and remediate audit shortcomings identified by the Auditor General, Audit Committee, and Internal Audit
  • Oversee the efficient payment of service providers within the mandatory 30-day legislative period
  • Manage financial accounting systems including revenue, expenditure, and debt management services
  • Lead the preparation and oversight of interim, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Direct the budgetary process including forecasting, roll-overs, adjustment estimates, and virement processes
  • Monitor cash flow and ensure strict compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R1266714.per annum. (Level 13)(An all-inclusive package) The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%), the Employer contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistanc

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms MS Tlali - Chief Financial Officer: Public Works and Infrastructure - (Tel No: 051 492 1746) CLOSING DATE: 17 April 2026

Reference No:

PWI 26/05

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: PWI 26/05
  • 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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