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Assistant Director: Contract Administration

Department

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary

R487 197 per annum

Closing date

19 Oct 2026

Reference number

CFO-

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number CFO-.
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 — 19 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

National Diploma (NQF6) in Financial Management or within the related field as recognised by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Management or relevant field. All shortlisted candidates 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. . Knowledge of financial management, accounting. Government budgeting processes. Costs accounting. Risk management. Public Service financial legislative frameworks. Strategic planning and budgeting. HR management practices, legal issues, negotiations and dealing with conflict. Skills & Competencies: Advanced skills in policy formulation. Adequate skills in computer use. Advanced skills in financial. Project management. Good interpersonal relation

Duties

Facilitate the development and review of the annual and medium-term expenditure framework budgets. Support the development and review of financial plans in line with the operational plans. Provide all contract administration support. Facilitate contract generation and facilitate vetting of contracts by Legal Services. Liaise with finance and financial aspects to contracts. Develop systems and procedures for the management of contract amendment process. Provide support on the interpretation of contracts and provide guidance on contract management. Facilitate the review of NRMP contracts in consultation with all stakeholders. Maintain contract database. Facilitate effective partnerships that support the unlocking of natural resource restoration and management.

Enquiries

Mr N Essack Tel No: (021) 4937165

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.