The Western Cape Government requires the services of a highly capable and self-motivated individual to ensure the provision of Financial Management Services for the Department of Agriculture. This post is stationed at Elsenburg, Stellenbosch. Description Job Purpose : The Western Cape Government requires the services of a highly capable and self-motivated individual to ensure the provision of Financial Management Services for the Department of Agriculture. This post is stationed at Elsenburg, Stellenbosch. Minimum Requirements : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA; 5 years Senior Management Service's experience; and; Successful completion of the Senior Management Preentry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. (Refer to note 4 below) Recommendation : None Key Performance Areas : Line Management: Ensure departmental management and financial accounting services. Provide and manage supply chain and asset management services to the Department. Ensure sound internal control practices. Develop an Operational Plan for the Department, linked to the Department's Annual Performance Plan. Ensure that the internal organisation structure of the Chief Directorate is at all times such as to enable the component to achieve its Operational Plan. Provide administrative, professional, and technical guidance, as necessary, to subordinate staff in the execution of their assigned tasks. Coordinate the activities of the various subcomponents of the Chief Directorate and, as necessary, the activities of the components with that of other organisational components, bodies, and institutions, within and external to the Department. Ensure that the post establishment of the Chief Directorate is adequate to enable it to function effectively. Ensure that work procedures and methods employed by the Chief Directorate are transparent, efficient, and economical. Ensure that transparent, efficient, economical, and effective utilisation of information and communication technology and other technology and equipment are specific to the function of the Chief Directorate. Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate. Drive the Chief Directorate's strategic planning process. Drive the development and management of the strategic and operational plans for the Chief Directorate. Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuous basis against predetermined key measurable objectives and standards. Report to the Head of Department on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Department and Chief Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it. People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Chief Directorate's Operational Plan. Motivate, train and guide employees within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Chief Directorate. Monitor information capacity building within the Chief Directorate. Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Chief Directorate. Promote sound labour relations within the Chief Directorate. Financial Management Manage participation in the budgeting process at Chief Directorate level. Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Chief Directorate. Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate's budget and expenditure. Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Chief Directorate. Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Chief Directorate. Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Chief Directorate and Department. Report to the Head of Department and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Department's finances. Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Chief Directorate assets. Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Chief Directorate. Competencies : Strategic capabilities and leadership; People Management and empowerment; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Ability to persuade and influence; and Highly developed interpretive and conceptual/ formulation abilities. Remuneration : All-inclusive salary package of R1, 308, per annum (Level14) Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's cont #J-18808-Ljbffr