Assistant Director: Financial Management – Bloemfontein
- Department: Financial Management / Public Sector Accounting Environment
- Job Title: Assistant Director: Financial Management
- Reference Number: FMTE 02/10/2026
- Post Number: POST 37/136
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Not specified in the advert
- Salary: R487,197 per annum (Salary Level 09)
- Number of Posts: 1
- Closing Date: 30 October 2026
- Enquiries: Mr. L. Leiee – 082 835 0088
Job Overview
An opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and experienced professional to serve as an Assistant Director: Financial Management in Bloemfontein. The successful candidate will oversee financial accounting operations, revenue collection, debt management, expenditure control, payroll transactions, financial reporting and the supervision of employees.
The role requires strong financial management knowledge, supervisory experience and an understanding of public sector financial legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cashier, Banking Services and Electronic Payments
- Monitor the collection, handling and safekeeping of all monies in line with financial prescripts.
- Ensure that receipts and collections are correctly recorded and comply with approved tariffs.
- Oversee the banking of collected funds and ensure that bank reconciliations are accurate.
- Verify the validity and allocation of electronic payments received.
- Ensure that financial source documents and face-value documents are properly safeguarded.
2. Debt Management
- Oversee the identification and accurate recording of debts owed to the entity.
- Liaise with debtors to establish repayment arrangements and timeframes.
- Ensure that received payments are allocated accurately.
3. Revenue Monitoring and Reporting
- Compile and distribute monthly invoices and statements to clients.
- Monitor income and review financial reconciliations.
- Develop and implement corrective measures where necessary.
- Collate financial supporting information for planning purposes.
- Ensure that financial information is complete and accurate.
4. Expenditure and Payroll Management
- Oversee the verification and quality assurance of payroll transactions captured on the accounting system.
- Authorise reimbursement transactions on the Basic Accounting System (BAS).
- Reconcile payroll transactions between PERSAL and BAS.
- Oversee payroll certification and authorise payments.
- Verify supporting documents and transactions relating to goods and services.
- Ensure banking details are correctly captured on the accounting system.
- Monitor creditor reconciliations to ensure that service providers are paid accurately and on time.
5. Financial Reporting
- Oversee the processing and analysis of expenditure information.
- Review and analyse expenditure reports.
- Assist with the preparation of interim and annual financial statements.
- Ensure that all financial source documents are properly safeguarded.
6. People and Performance Management
- Supervise employees and ensure the effective delivery of financial accounting services.
- Allocate duties and conduct quality control on work completed by supervisors.
- Provide guidance and leadership on work-related matters.
- Manage employee performance, conduct and discipline.
- Ensure that employees receive appropriate training and development.
- Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to improve efficiency.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- A recognised National Diploma or a recognised Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management.
- A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Financial Management or a Senior State Accounting environment.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Experience using the Basic Accounting System (BAS).
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and relevant guidelines.
- Understanding of government financial systems, financial accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
- Understanding of departmental policies, procedures and performance information management.
- Knowledge of business strategy, transactions and strategic alignment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- People and diversity management skills.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Accountability, ethical conduct and sound professional judgement.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised salary is R487,197 per annum at Salary Level 09. Additional benefits are not specified in the supplied advertisement.