- An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
- Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post.
- Lead and manage the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budgeting process.
- Direct the development, consolidation and submission of annual and medium-term budgets.
- Monitor and report on CapeNature's budget performance and financial sustainability.
- Ensure alignment of budget plans with strategic and operational priorities.
Manage Revenue and Expenditure
- Oversee the preparation and submission of Estimates of Expenditure (National and Provincial).
- Manage budget processes and related submissions.
- Manage in-year financial monitoring and expenditure control, cash flow forecasts, adjustments and projections, interim and annual financial performance reporting.
- Provide strategic financial advice to support sound fiscal decision-making.
Manage Accounting Services
- Manage banking, cashier services accounting operations, financial reporting, bookkeeping processes.
- Ensure the safeguarding and proper maintenance of financial records and source documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, legislation and policies.
Manage Salary Administration
- Oversee the administration and management of compensation of
- Direct and monitor debt management and recovery processes.
Manage Financial Reporting
- Direct the preparation and submission of interim and annual financial statements analysis and reports to support executive decision-making.
- Oversee month-end and year-end financial closure processes.
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial information.
Manage Supply Chain Management Services
- Manage SCM, demand and contract management processes.
- Manage acquisition and logistics management functions.
- Ensure effective asset management and control systems.
- Ensure adherence to relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks governing supply chain management.
Strategic Management (including change management):
- Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
- Drive the Directorate's strategic planning process.
- Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
- Evaluate the performance of the Directorate's on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
- Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
- Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, Chief Directorate and the Department.
People Management and Empowerment:
- Recruit, develop, and retain staff in appropriate numbers and grades to ensure the achievement of the Department's Annual Performance Plan.
- Motivate, train, and guide employees to achieve excellence in service delivery.
- Manage performance, evaluation, and development of staff within the Directorate.
- Ensure workforce planning, service delivery improvement, and information resources planning initiatives.
- Promote sound labour relations and maintain discipline within the Directorate.
- Manage participation in the Directorate's and Departments' budgeting process, including Annual and Adjustment Budgets.
- Assume accountability for efficient, economic, and effective management of the Directorate's budget and expenditure.
- Ensure adherence to procurement, tender, and contract management requirements.
- Ensure alignment of expenditure with departmental and strategic objectives.
- Report to the Chief Director and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Directorate and Department's finances.
- Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate's assets.
- Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate.
- Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.
Knowledge of the following:
Proven senior management expertise and practical experience in:
- Legislation and Governance: Deep understanding of modern systems of governance and public administration, including a thorough understanding of the constitutional, legal and institutional frameworks governing the South African public sector, and the application thereof in the Western Cape Government.
- Regulatory Frameworks: The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations legislation, and related financial prescripts, directives and collective agreements, with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance, risk management, and sound governance and Data Governance Frameworks.
- Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line function.
- Strategic Management: Policy development, strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation and review of processes aligned with provincial priorities and government outcomes.
- Financial Management: Public finance management, procurement and tendering processes, and human resource and discourse management.
- People and Performance Management: Comprehensive experience in human resource management, team leadership and performance systems to drive accountability and results.
- Operational Systems: Public service procedures, performance management systems, and information and knowledge management systems, enabling efficient operations, evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Programme and Project Management: End-to-end programme and project management, including planning, implementation, oversight, reporting and risk mitigation to achieve strategic and operational targets.
- Contextual Awareness: Strong understanding of global, regional and local political, socio-economic and political dynamics, impacting the functioning of Western Cape and activities of provincial government departments, translating insights into informed strategic advice.
- Service Delivery and Innovation: Skilled in operational and knowledge management systems supporting evidence-based decision-making, efficient operations, and continuous improvement.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong ability to conceptualise, formulate and demonstrate thought leadership in complex applications.
- Persuasion and influencing abilities.
- Leadership, team-building and interpersonal skills.
- Planning, organising, and people management skills.
- Proven ability to multi-task, manage ambiguity, and perform efficiently in rapidly changing environments.
- All-inclusive salary package of R 1,317,384.00 per annum (Salary Level 13).
- Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.