CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Job Level: 13
Vacancy Type: Internal & External
Salary: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R 1 216 824 per annum is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of package) and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.

The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment.

Department: KZN COMMUNITY SAFETY AND LIAISON
Component: HEAD OFFICE
Employment Type: Permanent
Center: Piete

Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage and facilitate the provision of Financial and Supply Chain Management within the Department. Manage the implementation and maintenance of effective Budget Control services within the Department. Manage the implementation and maintenance of an effective financial management and accounting system. Manage and provide supply chain and asset management services. Manage Financial Planning and Resource Funding. Manage the effective and efficient utilization of resources.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Degree (NQF level 7) or higher qualification in Financial Management/ Accounting or Financial Accounting together with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Management/Accounting at a middle/senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. A chartered
Accountants (South Africa) qualification will be an added advantage. Applicants must be prepared to work
extended hours.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:
Knowledge of the Constitution of RSA, 1996, High degree of knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and
associated practice notes, Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, HR systems including ?Persal”, National Crime Prevention Strategy, 1996, KZN Commissions Act,1999, Employment Equity Act,1998, Skills Development Act,1998, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act,2000, Promotions of Access to Information Act,2000, Electronic Communications & Transactions Act, 2002, State Information Technology Agency
Act,1999, Labour Relations Act,1995, Communication and protocol, Service Delivery and Service Level Agreements, Supply Chain Management Procedures.
Additional Information
ENQUIRIESMs. B.F N Makhanya, Telephone No. 033 – 3419300.
This is a re-advertisement of post number CSL07/2025. Applicants who previously applied for this post are welcome to re-apply as previous applications will not be considered.
Females, Persons with disabilities and youth are also encouraged to apply

How to apply
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: https://www.eservices.gov.za/ and follow the following
process;

  1. Register using your ID and personal information;
  2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
  3. Log in using your username and password;
  4. Click on “Employment & Labour”;
  5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
    Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access https://www.eservices.gov.za/, then follow the below
    steps:
  6. Click on “Employment & Labour”;
  7. Click on “ Click on KZN Provincial Government e-Recruitment Vacancies, S’Thesha Waya Waya”;
  8. Log in using your username and password;
  9. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
    For support, please send an email to: KZNHelpDeskRecruit@KZNpremier.gov.za
    Closing Date : 04 Jul 2025
    Disclaimer
    DISCLAIMER FOR KZN E-RECRUITMENT SYSTEM
    a)The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and all KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Public Entities are equal
    opportunity, affirmative action employers, and preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from
    designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998. The filling of posts may also be guided by the
    Departments/ Entities Employment Equity plan/targets.
    b)If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
    c)Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
    d)Please clearly indicate the name of the post and reference number of the position for which you are applying.
    e)Applicants applying for posts in KZN Government Departments via the online e-Recruitment system, must
    upload a copy of their CV onto the system. Certified copies of supporting documents need not accompany your
    application and CV, as these will be requested from shortlisted applicants only.
    f)Applicants applying for posts in KZN Public Entities via the online e-Recruitment system, must upload copies
    of all documents, including certified copies of all documents stipulated in the advert of the Public Entity.
    g)It is the responsibility of the applicant to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
    Qualifications Authority (SAQA), prior to the time the qualification documents are requested to be submitted to
    the KZN Provincial Department or Public Entity.
    h)Only candidates who meet the requirements may apply.
    i)Appointment is subject to verification of the qualifications of the applicant, reference checking, and securing a
    positive security clearance, in circumstances where this is in relation to the requirement/s for appointment to the
    post applied for.
    j)Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
    k)Applications sent to incorrect email address will not be considered.
    l)The respective Provincial Departments and Public Entities reserve the right not to make an appointment.
    m)The appointed candidate shall be required to sign a performance agreement.
    n)Reference checks and/or confirmation of employment will be done with the current employer and candidates
    are advised to include references from the current employment in their application/CV to facilitate this.
    o)The respective Provincial Departments and Public Entities reserve the right to regard a negative record on any
    verification check or risk assessment conducted, as sufficient grounds for refusal to select a candidate for
    appointment.
    By utilising the KZN Provincial e-Recruitment system, you hereby specifically acknowledge that you have read
    and accepted the following disclaimer:
    I understand and agree that where information is provided, whether personal or otherwise, it may be used and
    processed by the owner of this e-Recruitment system, and such use may include placing such information in the
    public domain.
    All reasonable measures to protect the personal information of users will be taken, provided that for the purpose
    of this disclaimer (personal information) will be as defined in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
    (Act No. 2 of 2000) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013).
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    respective officials, duly appointed representatives, agents, and contractors, accept no liability whatsoever for any
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    South African Courts in regard to all proceedings, actions, applications, or the like, instituted by either party
    against the other where necessary.
    If you do not agree to be bound by these terms, please do not make applications for posts through the KZN
    Provincial e-Recruitment system

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