Career Opportunity: Assistant Finance Manager (Assistant Director Level)
Department: Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Salary: R582,444 per annum (Level 10)
Closing Date: 20 June 2025
Are you a seasoned finance professional with a strategic mindset and supervisory experience? The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the critical role of Assistant Finance Manager at the Assistant Director level. This is a prestigious opportunity to contribute to the financial governance of South Africa’s international relations projects and operations.
About the Role
This position is based in Pretoria and offers a competitive salary package. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing internal control services, ensuring compliance with financial legislation, and providing strategic financial advice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader passionate about public finance and project management.
Key Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Qualifications: A minimum of an NQF level 6/7 qualification in Financial Management, Accounting, or Cost Accounting.
- Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in a finance environment, with a minimum of three years at a supervisory level. Experience in project management finance and the preparation of Annual Financial Statements is essential.
- Knowledge: A deep understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, including the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Division of Revenue Act, GRAP, and GAAP. Knowledge of government systems and foreign currency is advantageous.
- Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. Must be computer literate and highly organized.
Key Responsibilities
The duties of the Assistant Finance Manager will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing and monitoring Internal Control services for optimal resource utilization.
- Overseeing expenditure management and monthly project funding reconciliations.
- Preparing annual budgets and monitoring spending.
- Compiling quarterly financial statements in line with GRAP standards.
- Ensuring compliance with all financial prescripts (PFMA, Supply Chain Procedures, etc.).
- Assisting in the development of financial policies and procedures.
- Conducting cost-benefit analyses to ensure value for money.
- Providing periodic financial reports and advising the secretariat and board on investment opportunities.
Application Process
Enquiries: Mr N Sekalo at (012) 301 8689 or Ms V Beshe at (012) 351 1327
How to Apply:
Please e-mail your application, quoting the post name in the subject line. Alternatively, hand-deliver your application to:
The OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Pretoria
Important Notes for Applicants:
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (effective from 1 January 2021), which can be obtained from any Public Service department or the DIRCO website.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) must accompany your application.
- Certified copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence, and other relevant documents must be submitted by shortlisted candidates only.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA.
- All appointments are subject to security clearance and verification of qualifications.
- CVs must indicate the number of Boards the applicant is serving on. Applications without this information will not be considered.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure form annually.
If you have not been contacted within four (4) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. DIRCO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Don’t miss this chance to advance your career in public service finance. Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date on 20 June 2025.
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