SALARY : R1 813 182 per annum, (an all-inclusive annual remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 8 in Financial Management/ Accounting Science or
relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 8 years
of relevant experience at a senior managerial level or relevant field. Successful
completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme
(Pre-entry Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government
(NSG). Knowledge of Financial management, cost accounting and business
practices. Ability to establish and manage financial systems and controls.
Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Knowledge of strategic
coordination and planning. Knowledge Management and Service Delivery
Innovation. Understanding of risk management and audit procedures.
Knowledge of policy development and business process management.
Understanding of change management and financial management.
Programme and Project Management skills. Sound organising, planning and
leadership skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder
engagement, research, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and
interpersonal skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure and to resolve
conflict.
DUTIES : Ensure effective and efficient procurement of goods and services to the
Department to ensure proper implementation of the Department’s key focus
areas, and in particular transformation in Supply Chain Management. Develop
and provide PFMA, and Corporate Governance implementation frameworks
including related reporting requirements and timeframes. Ensure development
and implementation of approved policies and procedures for mitigating risks
identified by the department. Ensure implementation of SCM Frameworks and
other applicable Treasury Regulations and prescripts. Ensure efficient and
effective bookkeeping systems, financial planning, budgeting and control
services to the Department. Ensure proper control of departmental expenditure
and implementation of PFMA, Corporate Governance Framework and
Financial Management Requirements. Ensure financial resourcing of the
department in line with National Treasury budget allocations. Manage an
efficient and effective salary, revenue and debtor system within the department.
Provide support in relation to goods and services, logistics and assets
management in line with the PFMA requirements. Ensure proper inventory and
warehouse management in line with inventory management policies. Manage
logistics and reconcile travel services transactions. Control, manage and
maintain reconciled departmental asset register. Oversee the provision of
internal control and compliance services. Effective Audit coordination and the
implementation of audit recommendations. Ensure effective monitoring of
compliance with the Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard, National
Treasury Frameworks, and other Prescripts impacting on Finance and Supply
Chain Management. Ensure adequate systems of control are in place across
the department to minimize financial, operational, and compliance risks.
NOTE : Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public
Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only,
to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, Identity Document and driver’s
license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility
to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the
Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference
may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated
groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates
only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting
to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment
(reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will
be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level
requirements for SMS posts: In terms of Directive on Human Resources
Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation Volume
1 (the Directive), a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts is a successful
completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by
the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is
available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full
details can be obtained by following the below link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/.Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of
successful completion of the course. All candidates shortlisted for the posts will
undertake two pre-entry assessments (practical exercise, and integrity
assessment) in accordance with the Directive. Following the interview and the
pre-entry assessments of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend
candidate(s) to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in
compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security
clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have
not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management
ENQUIRIES : Mr Gerald Ntshane Tel No: (012) 399 9602
APPLICATIONS : Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries
and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to:
Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and
Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. or can be emailed to the respective email
address quoting the reference number on the subject email. Email: CFO22-2026@dffe.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 25 May 2026, 16:00. No late application will be accepted