Deputy Director: Financial Accounting Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/155

POST 25/55 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/155

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structed in

accordance with MMS)

CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12

Certificate and a National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /

Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management /

Auditing / Cost and Management Accounting or a related equivalent

qualification (NQF 6). Minimum of 3 years junior Management experience in

financial management and/ or accounting field. A valid driver’s licence.

Knowledge of an accrual based comprehensive Accounting and Financial

System. Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).

Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of

Treasury Regulations. Policies Procedures and Prescripts. Performance

Management and Monitoring. Government System and Structures.

Government Decision making Processes. Programme setting process.

Understanding of the management information and formal reporting system.

Dealing with misconduct. Internal control and Risk Management. Project

management principles and tools. Political land scape of South Africa. Project

Management. Team Management. Interpersonal skills. Budget Forecasting

skills. Computer Literacy. Resource Planning skills. Problem Solving and

decision-making skills. Time management skills. Business skills.

Communication skills. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under pressure to

meet strict deadlines. The ability to always work efficiently and effectively at all

times.

DUTIES : Compile and prepare Interim and Annual Financial Statements. Ensure all

relevant transactions are processed within the correct period. Reconcile

General Ledger accounts and attend to exceptions. Prepare amortization

calculations on new finance leases. Process initial recognition, appointment

and finance cost Journals on all finance leases. Populate and complete Annual

Financial Statements template and National Treasury template. Prepare

financial statements notes and calculations. Ensure that financial statements.

Are prepared according to International Accounting Standards. Prepare

documents for audit requests / queries. Managing monthly reporting on general

ledger accounts. Perform reconciliations and analysis of general ledger

accounts and attend to exceptions. Ensure all relevant transactions are

processed within the correct period. Provide recons to manager for comments

on outstanding balances. Approve complete month-end reporting file and

ensure working schedules are attached. Prepare documents for audit requests

/ queries. Providing support and guidance to clients. Financial Compliance

Committee member Managing monthly bank statement, cash book

reconciliation and banking. Ensure all discrepancies are investigated and

resolved timely. Review reconciliations of transactions on bank statement. With

cash book. Prepare documents for audit requests / queries. Providing support

and guidance to clients. Manage the section in accordance with corporate

governance Discuss and sign PA, identify and / or analyses training needs and

update the PDP Conduct mid-term and annual reviews. Conduct person-to-

person training and complete training schedule nominate subordinates for

training courses Exercise discipline. Administration of leave and manage office

hours. Provide management response to Audit request / Queries. Review and

implement risk register. Draft and implement section Operational Plan.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. L Tshivhase Tel No: (012) 338 7123 and Mr. R Saila Tel No: (012) 338 7123

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of

the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria,

0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal;

https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each

post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered

NOTE : EE targets: Coloured, Indian, and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian,

and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management / Auditing / Cost and Management Accounting or a related equivalent qualification (NQF 6). Minimum of 3 years junior Management experience in financial management and/ or accounting field. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of an accrual based comprehensive Accounting and Financial System. Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. Policies Procedures and Prescripts. Performance Management and Monitoring. Government System and Structures. Government Decision making Processes. Programme setting process. Understanding of the management information and formal reporting system. Dealing with misconduct. Internal control and Risk Management. Project management principles and tools. Political land scape of South Africa. Project Management. Team Management. Interpersonal skills. Budget Forecasting skills. Computer Literacy. Resource Planning skills. Problem Solving and decision-making skills. Time management skills. Business skills. Communication skills. Willingness to travel. Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. The ability to always work efficiently and effectively at all times.

Compile and prepare Interim and Annual Financial Statements. Ensure all relevant transactions are processed within the correct period. Reconcile General Ledger accounts and attend to exceptions. Prepare amortization calculations on new finance leases. Process initial recognition, appointment and finance cost Journals on all finance leases. Populate and complete Annual Financial Statements template and National Treasury template. Prepare financial statements notes and calculations. Ensure that financial statements. Are prepared according to International Accounting Standards. Prepare documents for audit requests / queries. Managing monthly reporting on general ledger accounts. Perform reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts and attend to exceptions. Ensure all relevant transactions are processed within the correct period. Provide recons to manager for comments on outstanding balances. Approve complete month-end reporting file and ensure working schedules are attached. Prepare documents for audit requests / queries. Providing support and guidance to clients. Financial Compliance Committee member Managing monthly bank statement, cash book reconciliation and banking. Ensure all discrepancies are investigated and resolved timely. Review reconciliations of transactions on bank statement. With cash book. Prepare documents for audit requests / queries. Providing support and guidance to clients. Manage the section in accordance with corporate governance Discuss and sign PA, identify and / or analyses training needs and update the PDP Conduct mid-term and annual reviews. Conduct person-to- person training and complete training schedule nominate subordinates for training courses Exercise discipline. Administration of leave and manage office hours. Provide management response to Audit request / Queries. Review and implement risk register. Draft and implement section Operational Plan.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered EE targets: Coloured, Indian, and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian, and White Females and Persons with Disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. 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. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) has reference. Applicants are advised that applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Post149@dlrrd.gov.za.