Purpose

This programme captures the strategic management and support services at all levels of the Department, i.e. Provincial, District and facility/ institutional level.  

Strategic Goal:

To facilitate financial decision-making through the continuous improvement of internal control measures for assessable, visible services to communities.

Strategic Objective:

To provide for the strategic direction and the overall management and administration of the Department.

Programme Description:

This Chief Directorate assist in facilitating service delivery, in partnership with the Chief Directorate: Corporate Management Services. This is done through compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and regulations, practice notes, Public Service Act and regulations and resolutions. The development of key control measures became imperative to manage risks through mitigating actions.

SUB-PROGRAMME: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Provides for the strategic direction and the overall management and administration of the Department. This sub programme provides for the following functional areas:

• Financial Management
• Accounting (including salary administration)
• Expenditure Control
• Budget Planning
• Financial Reporting and Internal Control
• Supply Chain and Asset Management (including transport/fleet management)
• Facility Management (Office Accommodation and other facilities as well as Land and Buildings)