DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING 13 June

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of
positions with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with
the numeric targets as contained in the department’s Employment Equity plan.

APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of
Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509
Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor, Pencardia 1 Building or email to
DTARecruit202608@cogta.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management
CLOSING DATE : 30 June 2026

NOTE : The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance
process and the verification of educational qualification certificates.
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed
on the NEW Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and
signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be
received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application
will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant
documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. All
shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Persons with a disability are
encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete
applications or applications received after the closing date will not be
considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to
ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are
submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated,
correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement,
please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department
reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.

POST 20/112 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING REF NO: 2026/08

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The
package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion that
may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financial Management or
equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 plus 5 years’ experience at junior
management / Assistant Director level with relevant experience in the financial
field. A valid driver’s licence. Core competencies: Strategic Capacity and
leadership, Financial Management, Programme and Project Management;
change management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management,
Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, People
management and empowerment, Client orientation and customer focus,
computer literacy and communication, Communication (Verbal and written).
Technical competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, General Accepted
Accounting Practices (GAAP), Basic Accounting System (BAS), PERSAL
system, General ledger reconciliation and analysis, compilation of financial
statements

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop and
facilitate the review of financial accounting policies and internal controls.
Management Departmental revenue collection; debt management; bank
account and reconciliation of key accounts. Implementation of all accounting
and bookkeeping functions. Manage the Department’s expenditure and
payment systems. Render salary administration and cash flow management.
Render effective internal financial controls and implementation of financial
policies and procedures. Manage month-end and financial year closures and
payroll. Prepare Annual Financial Statements of the Department. Attend and
respond to audit queries and accounting queries by National Treasury. Manage
and supervision of officials. The successful candidate will also support the
National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L Motlhabedi Tel No: (012) 065-3440

We wish you all the best with your applications