This is a tender opportunity for the post of Assistant Director within the Financial Management Division, specializing in Contract Management. The position is based in Pretoria and offers a salary range of R444,036 to R532,602 per annum (Level 9). The role requires a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Law (e.g., LLB, BCom Law, B Proc) or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification, coupled with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in a contract management environment at a senior level. Key responsibilities include researching, drafting, and negotiating legal contracts for the Department of Defence, managing litigation processes, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for security clearance. The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025.
POST: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT):
REFNO: F MD/01/06/25/04
SALARY: R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE: Pretoria.
CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 (NQF L4) or equivalent certificate plus a three year B degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification (NQF 7) e.g.
- B Proc, Bcom Law, LLB, etc.
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in Contract Management environment on post level of Senior State Accountant (Level 8) or equivalent.
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Valid RSA driver’s license/military license.
- If not in possession of military licence, be able to obtain one within a year.
- Must be able to obtain security clearance within a year.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations , Prescription Act and other relevant legislation in the Public sector.
- Good knowledge of all relevant legislations and regulatory frameworks in the Public Service.
- Good knowledge of legal and financial processes related to the contracts.
- Ability to research, draft, interpret and manage legal contracts.
- Be able to interpret and apply Legislation, Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Problem solving, 9 communication and presentation skills (i.e.
- verbal & written), negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Be able to communicate at various levels of management.
- Be willing to travel within a short notice when necessary or required..
DUTIES:
- Research, drafting, negotiating and assisting with litigation of formal and study contracts as requested by different clients in the Department of Defence (DOD).Ensure that all contracts are legally enforceable.
- Assist and liaise with department’s Legal Services and State Attorney’s office in litigation pertaining to study and other contracts.
- Handle queries and enquiries from Services and Divisions.
- Attend meetings, negotiations and provide legal advice as/when required.
- Managing administration relating to breach of study contracts.
- Evaluate and report debt emanating from breach of contract (studies) to Debtors Section.
- Provide advice to Arms of Services and Divisions on study contract policy.
- Present policy/ies at ETD and Study Review Board, Ensure that newly developed contracts are vetted by Legal Services section.
- Provide monthly and quarterly management information reports to the Deputy Director Special Finance Services.
- Manage resources and staff members assigned to the section..
ENQUIRIES: Mr L.S. Khotle, tel: (012) 392 2557.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be submitted through the post to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria, 0001 or email to [email protected].
In case where applicants are stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to: Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception.
NOTE:
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.
Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant, and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months.
Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for.
If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted.
The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification).
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details.
Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules..
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