Job Description Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) is a water resources management institution established in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 to perform sustainable and equitable integrated water resource management within the Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Area (WMA) in Mpumalanga. Key performance Areas Ensure the Management of financial policies and procedures are in place and adhered to. Provision of sound financial management to enable the institution to make informed decision. Provide strategic advice to the institution in respect to financial Management. Oversee the budgeting and expenditure monitoring processes. Ensure full compliance to the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and all other relevant Acts and related legislations. Ensure that Annual financial statements are accurately prepared and submitted timeously to the Department of Water and Sanitation/ National Treasury and External Auditors as required by PFMA. Ensure the management of the institutional budget. Ensure proper management of Assets including asset verification process. Develop and review of risk models and the mitigation of risk by suitable policies/ procedures, proper segregation of duties and development of appropriate internal control procedures. Perform any necessary transactions including journals for provisions for inclusion in the management accounts. Oversee the Management of the generation of management accounts on a quarterly basis. Address any budget variances in conjunction with Line Manager. Provide all necessary deliverables for the external audit. Ensure the Compilation and submission of quarterly and annual financial statements. Provide sound Supply Chain Management to enable the institution to make informed decision. Oversee that the appropriate Supply Chain Management, which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective. Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of Demand Management, Acquisition Management and Logistics Management Plans. Improve performance and efficacy of the institutional procurement system by enhancing the National Procurement Framework, Procurement Architecture and Regulations to be aligned and responsive to National legislations. Oversee the Development of Procurement plan and Demand Plan Templates. Oversee the Development of procurement strategies for IUCMA. Oversee the management of billing & invoicing, debt management and customer relations management. Ensure and oversee that billing is conducted on a monthly basis. Advise on strategic financial skills and project management principles. Manage and provide leadership to the staff. Prepare performance contracts on an annual basis. Requirements The candidate must possess a degree qualification in Accounting/ Financial Management. Qualified Charted Accountant (CA) will be an added advantage. Eight (8) to ten (10) years' experience in finance, revenue and supply chain management of which five (5) years should be in Management or Senior Management level. A valid driver's license. Knowledge, skills and competencies required Knowledge of Financial Management, PFMA and related legislations, Payroll, Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Integrity, Accuracy, and Attention to detail, Analytical, Accountancy, Decision making skills, Multi-tasking skills. The ability to work under pressure and to liaise effectively at all levels. Conflict Resolution, Strategic capability and leadership, people management and empowerment, service delivery and innovation, negotiation and communications skills (verbal & written), Report writing. Financial Management, programme and project management, problem solving and analysis, change management and diversity, knowledge management. Client orientation and customer focus, honesty and integrity, stakeholder management, Corporate Governance, Objectivity in the management of the Agency's affairs and the ability to interact at both strategic and operational levels. A clear understanding of transformation and public service administration processes. Willingness to work after hours when necessary. Benefits Remuneration Package within salary band E1 (Ref no 04/26/27) IUCMA is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment or to withdraw the advert. It is the institutions' intention to promote equity through the filling of vacancies in compliance with the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Only South African citizens will be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, financial/ asset record, qualifications and previous employment). The successful candidate will be subject to a six (6) months' probationary period. Closing date: 22 May 2026 All applications received after the closing date will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr