Deputy Director: Costing and Pricing

Requirements

• A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Cost and Management Accounting or B Com Finance majored with Costing.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in Costing and Pricing/Estimation/Accounting environment.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations, prescripts, cost accounting and business practices.
• Other:
• Valid Drivers licence.
• Knowledge and understanding of public service policies and procedures.
• Understand the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act.

Duties

• Develop, implement and maintain costing and pricing system.
• Oversee and gather sourcing and verification of pricing information/data and unit costs.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of data accumulation and reporting systems in relation to policies, work in progress, standard cost and selling price:
• Provide advice to staff members on pricing strategies and ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations relating to the proposal requirements.
• Maintain accurate information/data in cost and selling prices databases.
• Offer pricing strategies making cost proposals more competitive and cost efficient.
• Manage, monitor and report on costing and pricing of materials:
• Manage cost proposal modifications.
• Collect cost and pricing data for bids including in- country data, market data for cost line items and provide reports.
• Develop templates and other proposal forms.
• Manage/ Conduct work centre rates calculations:
• Ensure the receipt of GPW budget per cost centre and planning of the recovery rate.
• Ensure the utilisation of the number of hours available for production against the cost centres .
• Allocate other indirect and variable cost to cost centres on the absorption key.
• Manage the total manufacturing cost including indirect cost.
• Ensure the analysis of performed work and job ticket closure:
• Manage/ Conduct and analyse the labour utilisation, raw materials consumption, efficiencies and adherence to processes.
• Close jobs as finished goods at the manufacturing completion.
• Ensure the delivery of other completed jobs to customers Ensure the analysis of the department’s profitability for revenue versa via cost of sales:
• Ensure the quarterly analysis of standard stock cost versa via selling prices to determine if the department is making profits.
• Ensure the analysis of the purchase price variance report to update the inventory and standard cost.
• Provide managerial activities:
• 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.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment.
• NB:
• Picture/Snapshot, Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
• Indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
• Use the correct email address associated with the post.
• Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
• Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
• Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
• Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initiated and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
• The Department does not accept applications via fax.
• Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre- entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG).
• Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course.
• The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/SMS pre-entry programme.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process es, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
• Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this process and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
• The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) MANAGEMENT ACHELON