ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LEASE MANAGEMENT

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: 600
Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to P15@dlrrd.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025 at 16:00

NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF
document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The
Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications
due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must
provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document,
qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior
management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign
qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed
at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find
course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted
applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry
assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of
which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection
committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency
assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration
(DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial
competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or
fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South
African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late
applications will not be considered. Did not submit duplicate applications. If
applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to
high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. If
you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application
to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a
moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by
any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts,
the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal
opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative
action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The
Department reserves the right no to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to
the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment
purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for
assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the
Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks,
security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security
clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance
agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships
of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to
disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.

POST 41/91 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LEASE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2025/15

Directorate: Financial Accounting

SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate and a National Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Cost and
Management Accounting / Financial Management / Financial Accounting /
Accounting Sciences / Auditing / Commerce. Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory
experience in an accounting environment with specific experience in debtors
and leases debtors’ management. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public
Financial Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Policies, Procedures and
Prescripts, Financial systems including Basic Accounting System (BAS) and
Comprehensive Program for Accounting Control (ACCPAC), Budgets and
budgetary procedures, Debtors, lease and revenue management. Job related
skills: Supervisory, Communication (written and verbal), Planning and
organisation, Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence.
Teamwork. Confidentially, fairness, respect and honesty.

DUTIES : Management of lease debtors. Review of reconciled lease register between
Lease Management and Provincial Office’s property management records.
Supervise daily tasks in lease management section. Advise provinces on
collection of outstanding lease receivables. Ensure that all revenue is collected,
and that sufficient proof can be provided. Reconcile Land Administration Web
(Law) Register with Operating Lease Revenue. Review of inputs for Operating
Lease Revenue. Ensure that State Land and Lease System (SLLS) reports is
reconciled, and all new cases are captured on the system. Monitor the monthly
distribution of lease debtor’s statements to Provincial Office’s. Control and
monitor submissions in respect of the write-off of outstanding debt and report
monthly on all writes-offs. Draft and review of policies and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) for lease debts. Manage the recovery of departmental
debtors. Manage the instructions / invoices / credit notes received from other
Directorate in the Department regarding departmental debt. Manage, control
and evaluate the database of debtors who owe the department. Trace debtors
who are in debt to the department for outstanding debt. Put the debtor “in mora”
for 30 days. Verify and check documents, letters and submission informing
debtors of their outstanding departmental debt. Negotiate payment terms and
methods with the debtors. Setup payment plan and negotiate with the debtors.
Make recommendations and decisions in respect of re-payments of
outstanding debt. Monitor, verify and check all submissions pertaining to the
referral of outstanding debtors accounts to the State Attorney for recovery.
Control and monitor the follow up with the State Attorneys on a monthly basis.
Monitor the monthly payment of accounts. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date
debtor’s account information by analysing reports and improving work
procedures and frameworks. Control and monitor submissions in respect of the
write-off of outstanding debt and report monthly on all write-offs. Draft and
review of policies and SOPs for departmental debts. Manage month-end and
year-end processes. Effective month / year end closure on BAS and ACCPAC.
Ensure that all transactions and documentation is reviewed for all transactions
to be processed. Monitoring and correction of suspense (ledger) accounts and
expenditure allocations. Verify the reconstruction of debtors’ accounts.
Reconcile rent land and unallocated receipts account done monthly for
inclusion in compliance certificate. Reconcile the systems with the bank
accounts. Clear all unallocated revenue to be or report provided where not
cleared. Provided documentation for revenue that could not be allocated. File
and receive all relevant proof of payments. Analyses and investigate problems
experience on the Debtor System and report the faults to the System Controller
and the contractors of the debtor system. Analysis on a monthly basis all
financial reports on the different financial system to improve the control and
procedures and management of the reports. Present all departmental and
lease debtors’ records for internal and external audit. Compile monthly
compliance and in year monitoring (IYM) reports for departmental and lease
debts. Compile inputs to the monthly operational report. Provide inputs for
annual / interim financial statements operating lease revenue, accrued
departmental revenue and impairment. Reconcile lease revenue receivable
register as working paper to receivables note. Obtain information for working
paper to be from ACCPAC and BAS. Manage the resources of Division
(Physical, Human and Financial). Monitor and ensure proper utilisation of
equipment and reporting thereof. Ensure that all staff sign performance
agreements. Review, evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of
employees. Develop and implement personal development plans. Ensure
capacity and development of staff. Manage discipline.

ENQUIRIES : Ms SH Sambo Tel No: (012) 312 8861
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured
and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.

We wish you all the best with your applications