Financial Services

Assistant Director: Management Accounting Ref No: Asd/ma/co/12/10/2026

Department of Higher Education and Training·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
Financial ServicesFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 6, 2026

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : False Bay TVET College, Central Office

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Grade 12/ Matric. Recognized National Diploma (NQF6) in Financial Management or related qualification,3-5 years' experience in Financial Management environment with supervisory experience, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Knowledge of PSET and CET Act, Knowledge and understanding PFMA, Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations.
  • Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of the National Student Financial Act Scheme and related legislation, Knowledge and financial management systems, Valid driver's license.
  • Competencies: Knowledge of PSET and CET Act., Knowledge and understanding PFMA, Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act Labour Relations Act.

DUTIES :

  • Planning -Coordinate, review, analyze and quality assure the financial supporting information for planning purposes, Coordinate and review the necessary financial supporting documents required for the strategic and annual performance planning process. Analyze and quality assures the relevant financial information required in the evaluation and development of business and project plans. Check and verify the supporting information for various financial planning processes. Budgeting -Coordinate, review, analyze and quality assure the budget, preparation process. Coordinate the preparation and consultation for the MTEF budget process.
  • Analyze, interpret and implement the treasury guideline for the estimates of national expenditure (ENE) , Develop template for the collection of budget information from line functionaries. Align budget statements with the annual performance plan, strategic plan national and provincial spending priorities. Analyze and interpret the requirements for the monthly cash flow and adjusted cash flow as prescribed by Treasury and recommend corrective action where required.
  • Undertake the planning and supervise the preparation and consultation process in the implementation of the adjustments estimates process. Assess where shifting of funds/virements is required and possible by reviewing expenditure against budget and make recommendations. Supervise the recording of adjustments and provide feedback to the relevant components. Provide information for the preparation of the annual financial statements. Monitor that all shifts/virements are included in the adjusted budget.
  • Analyze requests for rollovers and make recommendations in compliance with prescripts (including funds committed but not spent) Reporting Coordinate, review, analyze and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes., Evaluate information on monthly reports produced (variance between actual versus budgeted expenditure) and recommended appropriate actions where necessary.
  • Monitor that all shifts/virements are included in the In Year Monitoring Report., Provide advice and guidance to role players on the use of forecasting methods and tools. Compile information for the interim and annual performance reports. Manage the operational processes, resources and procedures, associated with the management accounting functions. Develop and review departmental policies and procedures applicable to management accounting (planning and budgeting).
  • Allocate duties to personnel, monitoring outcomes and instituting the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from standards. Determine workflow requirements. Monitor performance of employees and determine training needs. Control leave and related personnel matters, applying laid down. Human Resources procedures.

Key skills

MatricNational Diploma

At a glance

Company

Department of Higher Education and Training

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 6, 2026

Created

October 26, 2026