Provincial Finance Manager: Eastern Cape

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Ensuring effective and efficient functioning of the following in the province:

• performing the full financial accounting function
• ensuring a record of all source documents, audit trails and bank statements
• ensuring that effective accounting procedures and systems are implemented and adhered to
• Implementing and managing all financial functions in the province in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Effectively managing and directing all support staff

Please submit your application by 25 October 2026 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considered.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification relating to Finance
• 5 years’ experience in the field of financial management
• Relevant staff management experience, including on project basis or completion of the Party’s Management Readiness Programme (applicable to internal candidates)
• Extensive budget management experience
• Experience using Pastel Evolution or other similar system
• Valid driver’s licence with access to a vehicle for occasional business-related use
• Computer literacy, particular MS Office Suite

• Coordinating and leadership
• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail

Abilities:

• Process and understand complex and technical information
• Apply sound judgement and decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing levels of priority
• Use initiative in high-pressure situations
• Work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule, including working irregular hours on a frequent basis
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently

Knowledge and Commitment:

• Knowledge of the local, provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamics
• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary