DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: FISCAL AND ECONOMIC SERVICES

REF NO : (PT 05/2026)
SALARY : R1 590 747 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Governent
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification and a Masters level post-graduate
qualification (NQF level 9) as recognised by SAQA; Minimum of 8 years appropriate
senior management experience; and Successful completion of the Senior
Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
Recommendation: Prior experience in leadership and management in or related to
the public sector in South Africa or globally; Prior experience in public financial
management systems in South Africa; Demonstrated ability to design and lead
public budgeting and financial management reform programmes; and A valid
driving licence. Competencies: Demonstrate expertise and experience of the
following: Public Financial management systems; Strategic Management and
Leadership; Budget systems; Building Partnerships; and Ability to communicate
with a wide variety of external and internal clients; People and Financial
Management; and Financial norms and standards.
DUTIES : Strategic Management: Provide strategic management, guidance and advice with
regard to provincial government and local government public finance and public
policy. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Oversee and
strengthen the fiscal framework for the provincial government, including leading
research into new and existing revenue sources; Promote effective financial
resource allocation for provincial government and provide for economic analysis
and advice that informs fiscal policy and the budget allocation process; Evaluate
and improve the credibility and sustainability of the provincial budget as well as to
monitor the implementation thereof; Improve budget planning and implementation
of municipalities to facilitate improved responsiveness of its budgets to socioeconomic
realities; Assist, assess and report on municipal budgets revenue and
expenditure management, including municipal entities and to drive the
implementation of the MFMA at specific municipalities; Promote the effective and
efficient management of movable assets and infrastructure delivery and advise
departments and municipalities on PPP projects; Render business information and
data management services. Line Management: Play a top leadership role in the
Departmental strategic planning process; Define and review on a continual basis
the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Branch. Lead the
development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Branch.
Evaluate the performance of the Branch on a continuing basis against predetermined
key measurable objectives and standards. Report to the Head Official
on a regular basis on the activities of the Branch. Monitor and ensure compliance
with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate
record keeping of the activities of the Branch, and of the resources employed by it.
Human Resource Management: Ensure and participate in the recruitment of staff
in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Branch’s
Business Plan. Motivate, train and guide staff within the Branch, to achieve and
maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance,
evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Branch. Monitor information capacity
building within the Branch. Active involvement in the compilation of a human
resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information
resources plan for the Branch. Promote sound labour relations within the Branch.
Actively manage and promote the maintenance of a high performance culture and
discipline within the Branch. Financial Management: Lead the budgeting process
at Branch level. Lead the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Branch. Assume
direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and
management of the Branch’s budget and expenditure. Assume direct responsibility
for ensuring that the correct supply chain management procedures are adhered to
in respect of purchases for the Branch. Report to the Accounting Officer on all
aspects of the Branch’s finances. Perform diligently all duties assigned by the
Accounting Officer. Assume overall responsibility for the management,
maintenance, and safekeeping of the Branch’s assets. Ensure that full and proper
records of the financial affairs of the Branch are kept in accordance with any
prescribed norms and standards.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. David Savage Tel No: (021) 483 6267
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co