• Full Time
  • East London, South Africa

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is the justice department of the South African government. It provides administrative and financial support to the court system and the judiciary, which are constitutionally independent of the executive. The department also oversees the National Prosecuting Authority, provides legal advice, and offers representation.

Finance (This is a Re-Advertisement; Applicants Who Previously Applied Are Encouraged to Re-Apply)

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: Higher National Certificate or National Certificate
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Location: Eastern Cape
  • City: East London
  • Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Requirements

  • An NQF level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA in Financial Management, Financial Accounting, or Internal Audit.
  • A Nyukela certificate is required for all Senior Management Service (SMS) positions before appointment (Certificate of entry into Senior Management Service from the National School of Government).
  • 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level in a financial management environment.
  • Knowledge of budget management and financial management principles.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, including the Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, and the Public Finance Management Act.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Programme and project management.
  • Financial management.
  • Change management and knowledge management.
  • Service delivery innovation (SDI).
  • Problem solving and analysis.
  • People management and empowerment.
  • Client orientation and customer focus.
  • Communication skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Honesty and integrity.

Duties

Key Performance Areas:

  • Manage the development of the budget.
  • Manage expenditure patterns.
  • Manage and provide asset management services.
  • Manage and provide supply chain services.
  • Manage and provide Third Party Funds (TPF) services.
  • Manage human, finance, and other resources.

Closing Date: 09 February 2026

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s official channels.

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