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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Deputy Director: Financial Manager (Finance & Supply Chain Management)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS4/2026
  Emergency Medical Services
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ Degree.
 
Experience:
Appropriate managerial and supervisory experience. Extensive finance and Supply Chain Management experience. Appropriate experience in Budget Management. Appropriate practical experience in completing and analysing BMIs. Appropriate experience in expenditure control.
 
Enquiries:
Dr. JO Arendse, tel. no. (021) 815-8612
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may undergo a Competency Based Assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Deputy Director: Financial Manager (Finance & Supply Chain Management) posts within the Chief Director Emergency & Clinical Support Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide Financial Strategy, Planning, oversight and revenue management. Ensure good governance, reduce financial risk and coordinate compliance and audit reports. Ensure comprehensive Supply Chain Management practices and coordinate demand and procurement plans. Provide leadership, performance management and support to the component with the implementation of effective and efficient people management. Review of budget management instruments to ensure credible projections and ensure sound financial practices within the constraint of the PMFA. Coordinate the management of Revenue collection. Establish governance structures for EMS.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Well acquainted with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), NTR’s and PTI’s Well acquainted with the BAS and Logis. Knowledge of transfer payments to Local Authority and NGO’s Excellent mathematical and accountancy skills. Excellent organisation skills. Advanced computer literacy in Ms Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Great problem solver to handle budget enquiries from the centre managers. Should possess good interpersonal skills/relationships. Able to resolve conflict. Should be able to do research on budgeting. Should be an analytical thinker in order to solve the various budgetary problems Should be able to lead (leadership abilities) Should be creative – develop new ideas that impact on existing methods. Should be able to communicate well – verbal exchange of information requiring difficult explaining as well as tact and diplomacy. Possess good writing skills – able to draw up complex notes, memos and reports. Should be a good team builder (able to motivate, negotiate and present well).
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to travel within the Western Cape province. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 896 436 per annum - R 1 055 958 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
1/23/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 2/6/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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