City of Tshwane
FINANCE SUPPORT OFFICER
Employer: City of Tshwane
Location: Pretoria Central (Tshwane House), Gauteng
Job Type: Entry Level
Reference Code: CMED065-2025 (E)
Application Deadline: 02 October 2025
Salary Scale: R449,040 – R623,664 per annum
Estimated Total Package: R604,511 – R826,774 per annum
Department and Division
Department: Communication, Marketing and Events
Division: N/A
Section: Management & Admin Support
Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive financial support services to the Communication, Marketing and Events Department, ensuring efficient financial administration and operational procurement processes.
Minimum Application Requirements
- An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant working experience in a financial support environment.
- Supervisory experience will be a distinct advantage.
- A valid Code B driving licence.
- Must be willing to undergo a criminal record check and provide fingerprints (at own cost) through the Tshwane Metro Police Department.
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Budget Planning and Consolidation (BPC) systems will be highly advantageous.
Key Competencies and Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and analytical thinking skills.
- Innovative thinking and a willingness to accept responsibility.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication abilities.
- A results-driven attitude with proven problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Financial and Procurement Administration
- Conduct operational procurement administration for amounts above R30,000.
- Process fund transfers and budget requests, including preparing detailed motivations.
- Request and compile inputs for the department’s operational procurement plan.
- Manage operational contracts and tenders.
- Facilitate the submission of approved specifications to the Supply Chain Management Division.
- Monitor processes for quotations above R30,000 and formal tenders.
- Liaise with Group Legal and Secretariat Services to compile service-level agreements with external service providers.
General Administration and Support
- Provide general administrative and financial support services to the department.
- Manage logistics services and machinery, including the administration of all photocopiers and fax machines.
- Handle petty cash requests and payments.
- Compile and process journals.
- Generate and draw relevant operational financial reports.
- Draft operational financial reports and memorandums for management.
Record-Keeping and Communication
- Maintain an efficient filing system for all financial records.
- Follow up on outstanding issues and queries.
- Attend relevant meetings and workshops, taking accurate minutes when required.
- Handle and respond to all financial enquiries.
- Assist with preparing responses for financial audit queries.
Position Details
Position ID: S70001936
Enquiries
For further information, please contact:
Contact Person: Faith Mangwegape
Telephone: 012 358 5350
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official City of Tshwane application portal at the link below. Ensure you reference the correct reference code: CMED065-2025 (E).