1.Strategic Planning and Financial Management: 

Ø  Provide input and guidance into the financial aspects of WCLA’s strategic business plan and ensure translation into the annual performance, operational and procurement plans

Ø  Ensure WCLA’s strategic plans are in accordance with relevant legislative requirements  and frameworks (e.g. the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations)

Ø   Support the CEO and other executives to ensure compliance with financial regulations and requirements in the execution of their functions

Ø  Compile or revise delegations of authority in respect of financial, administration and procurement matters

Ø  Measure and monitor achievement of strategic objectives of the business unit and take corrective actions where required

Ø  Oversee the development, review and implementation of financial policies, procedures and systems

Ø  Provide consultative support and recommendations on financial implications to the CEO to support decision-making and management processes

Ø  Oversee, manage and report on the execution of all duties implicit and implied in the PFMA and National Treasury regulations as they relate to financial management and administration

Ø  Provide oversight and management of capital expenditure policies and procedures

Ø  Establish and maintain the financial management and administration system and ensure strict control measures are in place to mitigate risks

Ø  Provide regular feedback to the CEO with regard to the operation of the financial department and processes therein

Ø  Ensure all Finance policies and procedures are in place and implemented.

Ø  Contribute to the WCLA strategic decision-making process

Ø  Prepare and manage budget for Component

Ø  Ensure all policies and SOP’s (internal controls) developed and implemented for component

Ø  Proactively manage and report on component’s projects

Ø  Accurate input to QPR for component provided timeously

 2.      Financial Reporting and Budgeting: 

Ø  Define the financial parameters for WCLA and deliver a robust and accurate financial planning and reporting system to ensure the financial viability of WCLA. Identify opportunities to optimise the various revenue streams

Ø  Ensure compliance with statutory and budgetary reporting requirements

Ø  Draft and submit WCLA budget for approval ensuring that the financial requirements are in accordance with the strategic and operational requirements and  budgeting standards / guidelines

Ø  Ensure that effective financial controls and expenditure management practices are in place to ensure that WCLA delivers on its stated financial objectives

Ø  Oversee the approval and processing of departmental budgets, maintenance of accounts and ledgers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation

Ø  Monitor expenditure against budget and ensure that only authorised overspending is approved in accordance with procedures. Ensure that overspending is managed in accordance with policies and procedures

Ø  Ensure WCLA’s annual financial statements in accordance with all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements 

Ø  Lead all financial reporting processes i.e. preparation, analysis, submission and presentation to the relevant financial and auditing committees within WCLA

Ø  Oversee annual, quarterly, monthly and ad-hoc internal and external financial reporting processes

Ø  Evaluate WCLA’s financial reporting systems, and accounting, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions

 3.      Financial accounting, revenue and cash management:

Ø  Ensure systems, policies and procedures in place and implemented for payments, banking and cash management.

Ø  Financial reporting

Ø  Statutory reporting

Ø  Revenue management and payment to parent department

Ø  Ensure bank account is maintained

 4.    Risk Management

Ø  Guide enterprise risk management function

Ø  Ensure compliance to all finance processes and financial policies up-to-date

Ø  Oversee finance audit processes

Ø  Oversee fraud investigations and loss register, and fraud prevention activities

Ø  Reconciliation between LMATS and revenue received

5.  Supply Chain Management

Ø  Manage people development in line with organisational-wide skills development strategy within the unit 

Ø  Ensure systems, policies and procedures in place and implemented for SCM, including:

o    Procurement

o    Fleet management

o    Asset management

Ø  Provide oversight to SCM committees

Ø  Lead the review, enhancement, development and implementation of procurement strategies, plans, policies processes and procedures

Ø  Oversee, manage and report on the execution of all duties implicit and implied in the PFMA and National Treasury regulations as they relate to supply chain management and procurement

Ø  Manage compliance to agreed procurement and tender policies and procedures to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective delivery of quality services by accredited service providers

Ø  Manage contracts and service level agreements

 6.  Lead Human Resources Management and ICT

Ø  Guide the development and implementation of Human Resources strategies, plans and policies

Ø  Provide guidance and roadmap for WCL Employee Value Proposition

Ø  Provide periodic HR reports to the Governing Board (GB) and other government agencies

Ø  Lead ICT governance processes in collaboration with the CEO and GB

Ø  Report on all ICT policy and strategy matters

Ø  Be a custodian of all ICT outsourced services and partner with service providers on all strategic ICT related services

 7.  Resource management (human, financial and physical) within the Unit

Ø  Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems, projections of cost behaviour) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources

Ø  Perform accurate forecasting, budgeting and allocation of resource within the unit

Ø  Manage external contractors and suppliers within the unit

Ø  Develop and manage internal service level agreements with other units

Ø  Ensure effective identification and management of business risks, resources and continuous improvement

Ø  Manage capacity within the unit to ensure sustained service delivery

 8.  People Management within the Unit:

Ø  Manage people development in line with organisation-wide skills development strategy within the unit

Ø  Manage talent within the unit and ensure talent management strategies (attraction, retention, development) are implemented

Ø  Implement performance management within the unit in line with Human Resources Policies and Guidelines

Ø  Manage grievances, discipline and terminations within the division in line with Human Resources policies and guidelines

Ø  Lead and direct staff within the division to be able to meet the objectives set for them

Ø  Build and foster a culture of good governance, customer service, honesty and integrity and world class delivery in the division

Ø  Implement innovative recognition and reward systems

 9.  Promotion and practice of good corporate governance, risk and compliance pertaining to HR and financial policies, legislation and regulations

Ø  Implement governance framework to ensure professional conduct by Unit employees and upholding of WCLA values and governing principles

Ø  Ensure good governance within the unit in line with the corporate governance guidelines and related legislation

Ø  Manage risks within the Unit

Ø  Manage compliance within legislation, regulations, WCLA policies and procedures within the unit

Ø  Ensure compliance of the unit with all audit requirements emanating from audit processes within the unit

Ø  Draft and submit annual, quarterly and monthly reports required or delegated