Chief Financial Officer (Deputy Director-General Level)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL LEVEL) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. The post is based in Head Office, Gauteng. The closing date is 02 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A minimum qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by the SAQA in Financial Management or related field of study.
• 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level in Finance Management.
• Registration as a chartered accountant will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge: Strategic Planning, Strategic Knowledge Management, Business analyses and risk management, Change management and organisational development, Extensive knowledge of department strategic objective, In-depth knowledge of government protocol processes, Development and implementation of strategies, Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management, Financial and budget administration processes and systems, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations and directives (MTEF, ENE and Adjustment Estimates), Government Budget Systems and procedures, Government Financial Systems (PERSAL, PMIS, WCS, LOGIS and BAS).
• Skills: Executive management skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Advanced report writing, Organising and planning, Computer utilisation, Policy formulation, Negotiation skills, Advanced communication (verbal and written), Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Time management, Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Programme and management skills.
• Personal Attributes: Innovative, Resourceful, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results, People orientated, Assertive, Ability to work independently, Team player.
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of Finance policies, directives, guidelines and strategic plans: Undertake research on latest finance trends.
• Collate all relevant information and infuse them in Finance strategic policy.
• Source financial policies, guidelines and directives from the National Treasury.
• Advise and monitor the implementation of National Treasury policies and guidelines in the Department’s Strategic Plan.
• Evaluate and monitor compliance to Medium Term Expenditure Framework.
• Ensure that the department’s strategic objectives are aligned to regulations (particular on finance).
• Undertake the effective monitoring and evaluation of department’s financial policies.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting: Oversee the collation of components budgets.
• Ensure that the department’s expenditure is in accordance with budget vote.
• Ensure that effective and appropriate steps are put in place to prevent unauthorised, irregular and fruitless expenditure.
• Prepare and present reports to the Executing Authority on budget irregularities.
• Prepare Departments’ budget vote statements.
• Ensure that budget management complies at all times to the PFMA and MTEF.
• Ensure that financial reports/statements adhere to applicable financial standards.
• Manage the implementation of the department trading entity’s financial strategies: Develop guidelines and strategies to manage the effective implementation of budget devolution initiatives and strategies.
• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the developed guidelines and strategies.
• Support the Director-General and management in the execution of their functions in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulations: Establish and maintain effective and efficient financial, risk and internal control systems.
• Ensure the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of Department’s financial resources.
• Manage Department’s working capital efficiently and economically; monitor the preparation and keep full and proper records on Department’s financial affairs.
• Monitor the settling of all contractual obligations and collection of monies owing to the Department.
• Advise the Minister, Director General and Heads of Departments on financial management related policies.
• Monitor the implementation of policies on the management and writing off of damaged and lost assets; act as a link between the Department, National Treasury, Financial Institutions and relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the department in financial related matters.
• Manage the

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Planning, Strategic Knowledge Management, Business analyses and risk management, Change management and organisational development, Extensive knowledge of department strategic objective, In-depth knowledge of government protocol processes, Development and implementation of strategies, Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management, Financial and budget administration processes and systems, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations and directives (MTEF, ENE and Adjustment Estimates), Government Budget Systems and procedures, Government Financial Systems (PERSAL, PMIS, WCS, LOGIS and BAS).
• Skills: Executive management skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Advanced report writing, Organising and planning, Computer utilisation, Policy formulation, Negotiation skills, Advanced communication (verbal and written), Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Time management, Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Programme and management skills.
• Personal Attributes: Innovative, Resourceful, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results, People orientated, Assertive, Ability to work independently, Team player.
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements.

Application Instructions

Email applications for this position must be email to: Recruitment26- 72@dpw.gov.za

For attention: Ms C Rossouw Head Office (Pretoria)

Notes

must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.

Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C - PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.

This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.

Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.

Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.

Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a compulsory technical or competency-based exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job as part of the interview process. Following the technical exercise and the interview, the selection committee will identify up to a maximum of three (3) top scoring candidates to undergo psychometric assessments. It will be expected of the successful candidate to sign a Performance Agreement, be subjected to Top Secret Security Clearance and annually disclose his/her financial interests

Department Notes

Department Notes

must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.

Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C - PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.

This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.

Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.

Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.

Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability. 8 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Source pages: 128–129
• Open the DPSA circular PDF