DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION – R811 560 per annum

REF NO: GPW 23/73

GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS

APPLICATIONS : All applications must be forwarded to: The Branch: Human Resources,
Government Printing Works, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001 or be hand delivered
to: 149 Bosman Street, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms. L Pale / Ms. V Maja, Human Resources Tel No: (012) 764 3976 /012 764 3912

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (NB. The new
application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za vacancies, the old prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn
with effect from 31 December 2020) and must be completed in full with page 2 duly
signed (failure to do so will result in your application not being considered), and
clear indication of the reference number on the Z83. The application must include
only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service
Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required
qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted
by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. It is the
responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit
evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The
Government Printing Works reserves the right to fill or not fill its advertised posts.
General information. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to
successfully complete the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership
Programme (submitted prior to finalisation of an appointment) as endorsed by the
National School of Government available as an online course on
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Applicants
are expected to pay for the course and may enrol for it at a cost of R265.00. The
duration of the course is 120 hours. Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be
subjected to a technical exercise, which intends to test relevant technical elements
of the jobs by the Government Printing Works. Following the interview and the
technical exercise, the Selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a
generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA
Directive on the Implementation of Competency-based assessments). The
competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies, using
the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Personnel suitability
checks will also be administered as a part of the selection process. Successful
candidates will be required to enter in an employment contract and performance
agreement (as relevant) and must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications
received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the
requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a
response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please
consider your application unsuccessful.

SALARY : R811 560 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA in a financial field. A
minimum of 3 years’ financial accounting experience at Junior Management
(Assistant Director) level. Valid Drivers license.

DUTIES : Manage financial administration and accounting function in the Sub-directorate.
Identify financial accounting risks and develop and implement mitigating strategies.
Tend to audit queries, liaising with internal and external auditors and implement
corrective actions on auditors’ findings and recommendations. Assist in the
analysing of complex financial data and extracts and the defining of relevant
information. Assist in obtaining data/ information for feasibility financial studies.
Provide and manage effective preparation and processing of financial transactions.
Implement and maintain compliant financial regulations and control measures in
the Sub-directorate, ensuring effective and efficient financial administration
services in the GPW. Review and sign off on monthly general accounts
reconciliations, ensuring clearing of exceptions are done, all journal entries are
properly verified and legitimate, and all general ledger postings are accurate.
Ensure the maintenance of financial periods and ensure monthly and year-end
closing of the general ledger. Review and sign-off bank reconciliations. Provide
advice on VAT related issues. Manage the administering of employee remuneration
and compensation. Review and sign off on payroll reports. Review and sign off on
payroll reconciliations and control accounts. Ensure bi-annual reconciliations are
submitted. Ensure correct and complete interface between payroll and accounting
system. Ensure the accurate reconciliation of PAYE and submitting of monthly tax
submissions. Ensure recordkeeping and reporting. Ensure that accounting records
comply with GRAP, and all other statutory requirements and regulations. Review,
collect information, and compile financial reports submitting it to the Director as
required. Ensure accurate recordkeeping in the Sub-directorate. Review and
development of policies and procedures. The development and review/ up-dating
of methodologies, policies, and procedures in the Sub-directorate. Manage the
Sub-directorate. Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of
equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates. Ensure
capacity building and training of staff. Develop job descriptions for subordinates.
Implement workplace discipline. Effective management of sub-ordinates’ leaves.
Allocate work. Provide inputs to the monthly and quarterly reports sufficient/aligned
to Business Plan/APP/Strat Plan. Provide inputs to the annual spending plans
aligned to business plan on coming year. Perform a stakeholder analysis for the
component and identify their needs – incorporate in business planning process.
Develop/review internal work processes (SOPs). Provide inputs on the
development / review of Business plans with clear roles and responsibilities
assigned with the resources requirements identified.

ENQUIRIES : Ms H Curlewis Tel No: (012) 748 6244