SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: RISK PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

The Mpumalanga Department of Health is seeking a Senior State Accountant for Risk Performance and Contract Management based at the Provincial Office in Mbombela (Nelspruit). The role offers a salary of R413 001 per annum (Level 08) plus benefits. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 with relevant experience or an NQF Level 6/7 qualification in Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Public Management, or Management Accounting, alongside supervisory experience. Key duties include maintaining contract registers, ensuring legislative compliance, overseeing supplier performance, and supervising personnel.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management field
• Alternatively, Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Supply Chain Management / Financial Management, Public Management / Management Accounting
• At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer / State Accountant at Level 7
• A qualification related to Treasury and competence for Finance officials will be an added advantage
• Preparedness to undergo security clearance and disclosure of financial interest
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities)
• Supervisory skills, good planning and organized skills
• Good interpersonal relations and good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure and preparedness to work overtime, when required
• Skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a database of all concluded contracts
• Administering contracts effectively in accordance with policy, procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirement
• Maintain contract register in a format provided by Provincial Treasury
• Interacting with the Project Managers about the signing of contracts and service level agreements for all contracts entered by the Department
• Ensuring that all contracts are accurately recorded on the contract Register and regularly update of the contract register
• Reviewing contracts on the contract register to ensure their validity
• Co-coordinating and control the application of the procedures in respect of the supplier performance monitoring and contract management
• Preparing reports on non-performing / poor performing companies and recommends the appropriate actions to be taken to remedy the situation
• Supervising activities of the personnel to ensure that work performed meets acceptable standards and is completed within agreed upon timelines

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