Deputy Director: Financial Management REF NO: FMTE 01/10/2026 Free State

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Deputy Director: Financial Management role requires a candidate with a SAQA-recognised degree in Accounting or Financial Management, five years of relevant financial experience, including three years in management, and completion of articles with SAICA or SAIPA. Key responsibilities include financial planning, monthly reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and managing financial resources and staff performance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access is essential.

Job Title: Deputy Director: Financial Management REF NO: FMTE 01/10/2026 Company: Free State Department of Community, Safety Roads and Transport

SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11)

CENTRE: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must hold a Grade 12 or Matric along with a SAQA-recognised degree or equivalent at NQF level 7 in Accounting and/or Financial Management. Completion of articles with either the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) or the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is mandatory.

A minimum of five years in relevant financial experience is required, including at least three years in a management capacity. A valid driver’s licence is also necessary.

Skills and Competence: The ideal candidate will exhibit strategic capability and leadership, demonstrate expertise in people management and empowerment, financial management, knowledge management, problem-solving and analysis, customer focus, and strong communication skills. The candidate must have an in-depth understanding of Public Service Acts, policy analysis and interpretation, and working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and the Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Standards (GRAP). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access is essential due to the large databases involved.

DUTIES

The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities including facilitating financial planning for the entity, preparing monthly financial reports, monitoring cash flow, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

The candidate will perform year-end financial procedures, assist with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GRAP, prepare audit files as required by the Auditor General, identify and correct journals, and compile a detailed asset register for leased assets in line with GRAP.

Additional duties include managing revenue, calculating the entity’s tariffs, computing quarterly leased schedules for clients, and overseeing revenue collection duties by monitoring the policy and legislative framework, tracking revenue collected and expenditure incurred. The candidate will also analyse fleet expenditure details to perform risk functions.

The position involves authorising transactions for the entity on BAS, monitoring payroll, undertaking expenditure management and accounting work, including identifying and authorising journals. Furthermore, the candidate will manage human, financial, and equipment resources, focusing on staff performance and development, discipline, leave matters, and ensuring spending aligns with strategic objectives. This demanding leadership role is suited to a finance professional capable of managing teams, working under pressure, and upholding sound governance.