Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Director: Management Accounting Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional for the role of Director: Management Accounting. This senior management position is based in Pretoria and plays a critical role in the financial governance of the department.

This opportunity involves overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with public finance regulations, and providing strategic financial advice. The successful candidate will contribute to the sound financial management essential for the department's operations.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Financial Management or a relevant qualification recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle or senior management level in management accounting, budgeting, or public sector financial management.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG), is required prior to appointment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 1999 (as amended)
• Treasury Regulations and National Treasury Instructions
• Public Service Act, 1994 and Public Service Regulations, 2016
• Government planning and budgeting frameworks (MTEF, ENE, AENE)
• Modified Cash Standard and financial reporting frameworks
• Public sector budgeting, expenditure management, financial governance, risk management, and internal control
• Corporate governance principles and audit processes
• Required skills include:
• Strategic leadership and management
• Financial management and management accounting
• Budget formulation and expenditure management
• Financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
• Strategic planning and policy implementation
• Project and programme implementation
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• People management and empowerment
• Communication (written and verbal), presentation, and report writing
• Stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and influencing
• Computer literacy, specifically MS Excel and financial management systems

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and manage the Management Accounting Directorate.
• Manage Financial Planning, Budget, and Reporting in compliance with PFMA requirements, including the MTEF, ENE, AENE, and the annual budget process.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of accounting, reporting policies, strategies, and procedures.
• Coordinate budget allocations, review, analyse, and monitor budget implementations across all programmes.
• Monitor expenditure, analyse spending trends, and recommend corrective interventions as needed.
• Coordinate in-year expenditure monitoring, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounting reports for executive management and oversight structures.
• Facilitate Public Entities reporting requirements, including providing strategic oversight and financial governance over Transfers and Subsidies budgets, planning, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable National Treasury frameworks.
• Provide strategic financial support for donor-funded and conditional grant-funded programmes.
• Offer strategic financial advice and management accounting support.