POST 16/12 : CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: 17/16/26/2
Re-advertised. Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 813 182 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive salary package), which consists of a basic salary (70% of package, employer‘s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and a flexible portion to be structured according to Senior Management Service Guidelines).
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate with Bachelor Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in the Finance/Accounting/Auditing field (NQF 8) as recognised by SAQA. Must have a minimum of eight (8) years proven experience at Senior Management level coupled with extensive management experience in the field of financial management. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-enrty-programme/. Kindly note that there is specific amount to be paid in order to enrol for the course. Vast knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations, e.g PFMA, National Treasury’s Modified Cash Standard, GRAP, PSA, PSR, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, LRA, BCEA, etc.
Special requirements (skills needed): Financial management; Strategic planning, etc.

DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership in directing and overseeing the Department’s Budgeting and Financial processes. Deliver budget management systems, policies, internal controls, reports and oversight for the Department of Defence and subordinate entities in accordance with Government’s regulatory framework. Ensure financial policies are promulgated and maintained. Oversee the department’s accounting process. Lead the design and implementation of accounting policies, systems, and internal controls in accordance with Government’s regulatory framework. Monitor the implementation of personnel payment. Provide executive direction in the implementation and management of central accounts. Provide strategic leadership in financial control processes. Lead Financial Services on risk and
compliance matters, audit processes, financial misconduct and financial risk management. Ensure adequate processes to reduce negative audit outcomes. Guide and advise Secretary for Defence, Chief SANDF and the Minister of Defence on financial matters. Develop presentations for, Parliamentary Committees and engagements and SCOPA. Draft response to parliamentary enquiries. Facilitation of AGSA audits and engagements. Management of resources of the Division. Manage human resources and financial resources. Manage Assets of the Division. Manage information/knowledge.

ENQUIRIES : Major General N.E. Mkhize Tel No: (012) 339-5201
APPLICATIONS : To the Department of Defence, Human Resources Division (Chief Directorate HR Management), Private Bag X976, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to Bank of Lisbon (Cnr Paul Kruger and Visagie Street) or e-mailed to dhrcm.staffing@dod.mil.za

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months