CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: VAAL-ORANGE CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY REF NO: VOCMA 08

SALARY :

R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)

CENTRE :

Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant B-Degree NQF level 7 (Accounting, Financial Management or other relevant qualification).
• A post-graduate qualification and/or designation with relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in financial management of which 5 years must be at middle/senior managerial level.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management, PFMA and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and some knowledge of local government sector, public service act and regulations.

Behavioural Competencies required:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership Programme and Project Management.
• Attention to detail.
• Financial Management.
• Change Management.
• Knowledge Management.
• Service Delivery Innovation (SDI).
• Problem solving and Analysis.
• People Management and Empowerment.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Good Communication.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

DUTIES :

Strategic oversight on financial management within CMA: Assume overall
responsibility for general financial and management accounting activities,
budget (preparation and compliance), revenue collection, supply chain
management and asset management functions, payroll, and banking, ensuring
compliance to relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and agreements.
Establish, implement and enhance accounting and internal control systems,
policies and procedures in compliance with GRAP, PFMA, Treasury
Regulations and other legislation.

Develop and implement a cost management strategy through effective accounting controls and financial management techniques. Ensure compliance with policies and provide guidance, assess risks and financial viability of existing & new Policies, Projects and all customer agreements. Direct the financial strategy of the organisation to ensure availability of adequate financial resources. Provide strategic financial advice to executive management and the Board.

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all internal and external governance structures. Set perimeters for cash flow management and operations of the finance personnel. Ensure financial data integrity in terms of timeliness, accuracy and reliability. Oversee and provide assistance during the annual audit; respond to audit findings and implement recommendations as required. Stay abreast of new trends in the field of accounting, financial management, budgeting etc.

Provide strategic direction in the provision of other Corporate Support Services within the CMA:

• Provide strategic direction in the implementation of HR policies, prescripts and strategies.
• Ensure provision of IT services and that associated risks are effectively mitigated.
• Ensure provision of office support services including facilities management.

Departmental/Staff Management:

• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels;
• monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and allocate resources accordingly to meet departmental strategies priorities.
• Responsible for the related sections of the APP, Shareholders Compact, and Annual Report.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr C Greve Tel No: (012) 336 5826

APPLICATIONS :

All applications to be submitted online on the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

NOTE :

The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource
Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National
Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South
Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation.
Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and
conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act,
though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.