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Deputy Director: Finance

Department

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Location

Eastern Cape (East London), Eastern Cape

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS) · Level 11

Closing date

16 Oct 2026

Reference number

3/1/1/1/2026/252

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/252.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 16 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

Fill my Z83 for this job Check my fit (CV)Official circular PDF

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Management / Financial Accounting or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6). Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in the finance environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Financial policies, procedures and prescripts. Financial systems including Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Budgeting. Strategic planning. Human resources management. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Job related skills: Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing ability. Problem solving. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Strategic capacities and leadership.

Duties

Manage financial accounting functions for the Chief Directorate. Submission of monthly and annual financial statement inputs. Management of audits (external and internal). Management of suspense account. Manage the reconciliation of financial compensation payments. Financial reporting i.e. interest receivables and land purchase advance payments. Manage the Chief Directorate budget. Manage, coordinate and preparation of inputs for Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates (AE) and Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE). Ensure that all Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) items are allocated with funds as per approved Demand Management Plan (DMP). Authorisation of household payment instructions. Coordinate financial analysis including preparation and submission of reports. i.e. Submission of In-Year Monitoring (IYM) reports and management reports. Promotes adherence to

Enquiries

Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms AC Kili Tel No: (043) 701 8186

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.