Careers in Education

Closing Date

8 August 2024 @ 16:00

Reference Number

AC23/9/23

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Deputy Principal: Finance Services

Department

Education

Enquiries

B Xakeka

047 873 8812 or F Moni:

047 873 8855

Job Type

6 Months Contract

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Eastern Cape

Location - Town / City

Queenstown

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

- An undergraduate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Commerce, Accounting/Financial Management or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.

- A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience at the Middle Management level in finance/ budgeting.

- Experience in the Post-School Education and Training sector as a Chartered Accountant or Associate General Accountant, registered with SAICA will be added advantage.

- Knowledge and understanding of the Continuing Education and Training (CET) Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations, PSET legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations.

- Possess good leadership and experience in overall financial management and reporting role.

- This is a management position that requires a dynamic individual with deep knowledge of the South African post-school education and training landscape, particularly its legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations.

- The incumbent should be able to perform in a team environment. Willingness to travel and a valid driver's licence.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

- Assisting the Principal/Accounting Officer or Council in discharging the duties prescribed in the financial management policies of the College; establishing and maintaining financial management structures; establishing, implementing, and monitoring financial management and internal control systems.

- Contributing to the development of strategic, corporate, annual performance and operational plans, where applicable, including coordinating, analysing and advising.

- Overseeing the budget preparation process, providing advice and support to stakeholders and reviewing budget proposals prior to submission to the relevant approval authority.

- Overseeing and managing the budget monitoring process, including the production of monthly and quarterly financial and performance reports and providing recommendations and advice to the relevant functionaries on how to address significant variances.

- Regularly monitoring the institution’s controls over financial and logistical systems and their procedures in order to protect the integrity of financial information; overseeing and optimising the utilisation of electronic financial, logistic and management information systems.

- Managing the finalisation of interim and annual financial statements and reviewing thereof; and managing engagements with assurance providers.

Competencies

- Excellent project management and communication skills, including analytical capability and report writing, the ability to lead a team.

- The ability to develop, support and monitor the implementation of policies.

- The ability to work in a team environment.

- Good computer skills.

- The candidate must have proven strategic management and leadership capabilities and be a strong communicator with the ability to interact with the TVET College management and Council, problem-solving and report writing and communication skills.

Remuneration

R 1003 890.00 PER ANNUM (SL 12),
(All Inclusive Remuneration Package)

Notes

- NO HAND DELIVERY AND POSTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

- Failure to submit fully completed latest Z83 form and detailed CV will result in the application not being considered.

- Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification)

- Late applications will not be accepted. - Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their applications within 1 month after the closing date may regard their application as being unsuccessful.

- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.