Jobs · Gauteng · Land Reform and Rural Development
Chief Financial Officer
Branch: Financial Management Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 16:00
The circular is the only authoritative source. Open the PDF at page 46
Free to use · independent of the DPSA · applications go to the department, never to us
Saved on this device. Sign in to keep saved posts across devices and track applications.
AI summary — always check the official circular
Senior management post for a Chief Financial Officer in the Financial Management Services Branch, Pretoria. Suits senior finance leaders with at least 8 years in a senior managerial position.
- Manage supply chain, logistics, assets and contracts, and make sure internal controls are in place.
- Oversee the annual financial statements, audit outcomes, and responses to the Auditor-General, Parliament and Audit Committees.
- Manage the budget and financial performance, and give financial advice for the Department's strategic planning.
- Must have Grade 12, an NQF Level 8 qualification in Financial Management (such as Accounting, Commerce or Supply Chain Management), and a Nyukela certificate submitted before appointment.
- Must have at least 8 years' experience in a senior managerial position and a valid driver's licence.
- Based in Pretoria (600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park). Applications by hand delivery during office hours or by email to Post275@dlrrd.gov.za. No closing date is stated in the text.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 46
Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 in Financial Management including Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Supply Chain Management / Public Finance as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior managerial position.
- Must demonstrate high level of competency in financial administration, financial accounting and supply chain management.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge:
- Knowledge and experience in Generally Recognise Accounting Principles (GRAP) and modified cash standards.
- Knowledge of the public sector budget reform process.
- Ability to effectively manage alignment of budget with priority programmes of service delivery.
- Ability to act as change agent and manage in accordance with the strategic vision and objective of the Department.
- Knowledge of financial management in relation to the regulatory framework for the Public Service e.g Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
- Understand the Constitutional mandate and key priorities of the Department.
- Cash flow forecasting.
- Job related skills:
- Communication skills (both verbal and written) and Negotiation, Monitoring and evaluation, Coordination and facilitation, Financial analysis, Risk management, Problem solving with Financial and supply chain legal framework, Project management, Change management, Excellent people management.
- Personal Attributes:
- Departmental empowerment on Financial and Supply Chain requirements, Integrity, Ethical and empathetic leadership, Good interpersonal relations, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Ability to work in a team and independently, Strong character, Problem solving and analysis, decisive decision making, client orientation and customer focus, Proactive Communication with all stakeholders, Good financial judgement.
Duties
- Manage and render supply chain management services.
- Manage demand management plan and acquisition services.
- Manage logistics, assets and contract management.
- Ensure that internal procedures and control measures are in place.
- Provide advice and contribute towards the financial aspects of the strategic planning process of the Department.
- Compile delegations of authority in respect of financial and procurement matters.
- Provide inputs into the formulation of the medium-term objectives, policies, and strategies in support of the strategic and operational plans of the Department.
- Monitor and oversee the collection of revenue by the Department.
- Manage governance and assurance management services.
- Provide timely and accurate financial and operational information necessary for strategic decision making to all Branches and exercise oversight into programme performance.
- Compilation of accurate annual financial statement and timeous submission in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements.
- Good audit outcomes.
- Responsiveness towards queries from Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Parliament and Audit Committees.
- Ensure effective management and implementation of good corporate governance in the Department.
- Manage the budget performance services.
- Manage budget performance.
- Provide financial performance.
- Manage state of expenditure.
- Provide financial and administrative support.
- Render office service support.
- Provide supply chain support.
- Facilitate, coordinate and administer projects.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post275@dlrrd.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Dr AF van Staden Tel No: (012) 312 9626
Notes from the department
EE Targets: Coloured and Indian Males, and African, Coloured and Indian Females, and Persons with disabilities.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 46 · open the PDF
POST 36/47: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: 3/2/1/2026/275 This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply Branch: Financial Management Services SALARY: R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS) CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 in Financial Management including Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Supply Chain Management / Public Finance as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior managerial position. Must demonstrate high level of competency in financial administration, financial accounting and supply chain management. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge and experience in Generally Recognise Accounting Principles (GRAP) and modified cash standards. Knowledge of the public sector budget reform process. Ability to effectively manage alignment of budget with priority programmes of service delivery. Ability to act as change agent and manage in accordance with the strategic vision and objective of the Department. Knowledge of financial management in relation to the regulatory framework for the Public Service e.g Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations. Understand the Constitutional mandate and key priorities of the Department. Cash flow forecasting. Job related skills: Communication skills (both verbal and written) and Negotiation, Monitoring and evaluation, Coordination and facilitation, Financial analysis, Risk management, Problem solving with Financial and supply chain legal framework, Project management, Change management, Excellent people management. Personal Attributes: Departmental empowerment on Financial and Supply Chain requirements, Integrity, Ethical and empathetic leadership, Good interpersonal relations, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Ability to work in a team and independently, Strong character, Problem solving and analysis, decisive decision making, client orientation and customer focus, Proactive Communication with all stakeholders, Good financial judgement. DUTIES: Manage and render supply chain management services. Manage demand management plan and acquisition services. Manage logistics, assets and contract management. Ensure that internal procedures and control measures are in place. Provide advice and contribute towards the financial aspects of the strategic planning process of the Department. Compile delegations of authority in respect of financial and procurement matters. Provide inputs into the formulation of the medium-term objectives, policies, and strategies in support of the strategic and operational plans of the Department. Monitor and oversee the collection of revenue by the Department. Manage governance and assurance management services. Provide timely and accurate financial and operational information necessary for strategic decision making to all Branches and exercise oversight into programme performance. Compilation of accurate annual financial statement and timeous submission in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements. Good audit outcomes. Responsiveness towards queries from Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Parliament and Audit Committees. Ensure effective management and implementation of good corporate governance in the Department. Manage the budget performance services. Manage budget performance. Provide financial performance. Manage state of expenditure. Provide financial and administrative support. Render office service support. Provide supply chain support. Facilitate, coordinate and administer projects. ENQUIRIES: Dr AF van Staden Tel No: (012) 312 9626 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post275@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured and Indian Males, and African, Coloured and Indian Females, and Persons with disabilities.