Listing expires November 20, 2026
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Background
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic community founded and maintained by countries in Southern Africa. It aims to further the socio-economic, political, and security cooperation among its Member States and foster regional integration in order to achieve peace, stability, and wealth. SADC currently has sixteen (16) Member States with a population of approximately 340 million and a combined GDP of US$720 billion.
The Secretariat is currently recruiting for various positions to enhance its capacity to deliver on the above mandate. The Secretariat is therefore inviting suitably qualified and experienced citizens of SADC to apply for the following positions tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana or as stated in the job advert:
Position: Controller of Treasury and Budget
Job Grade: 4
Primary Purpose of the Job
- Oversee all budgeting & budgetary control and treasury operations of the Secretariat
- Manage the efforts and performance of the team under the Controller
Duties and Responsibilities
Budgets & Budgetary Control
- Coordinate the annual budgeting exercise with Directorates/Units
- Prepare and disseminate the budget preparation guidelines, provide adequate support, consolidate and finalise the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework and Annual Estimates of Revenue and Expenditures (Budget)
- Oversee the timely capture of budget figures and budget balances onto SIMS (SADC Integrated Management Systems)
- Review and report on budget variances to management at monthly and quarterly management meeting.
- Review adjustment budgets (extra-budgetary) and virements submissions with the objective of enhancing budgetary control
- Liaise with the Financial Controller Grants/Contracts for budget and control of projects
Accounting
- Review treasury records and ensure all month end checks and reconciliation have been completed and accounting information are complete and accurate
- Oversee the adequacy of all journal entries relating to Treasury and Budget
- Review and finalise all account schedules and analysis for annual statutory reporting
- Ensure proper application of relevant accounting policies (IPSAS)
Cash Management
- Ensure the efficient management of the Secretariat bank accounts under the Treasury and Budget Unit
- Ensure that all bank reconciliations (Treasury and Budget Unit, and major operational bank accounts) are timely and accurately done.
- Review consolidated cash flow reconciliations and ensure they are complete, accurate and ensure differences are cleared on a timely basis
- Liaise with the bank and provide update on bank signatories
- Manage relationship with banks, negotiate for better services and favorable business terms
- Report to management on cash flow positions and advise on liquidity position, identity and recommend borrowing/ funding needs
- Ensure all treasury operations, investment executions and financial reporting are adequately implemented in line with the Investment Policy and other SADC regulatory guidelines and policies;
- Review and/ or prepare correspondence to respond to enquiries by Member States, Donors and Bankers with respect to Treasury and Budget matters.
- Monitor and ensure timely receipt of Member States contribution and ICPs disbursements
- Review consolidated summary cash position and liquidity of the Secretariat
Internal Controls
- Implement and maintain an appropriate structure, system of policies and procedures for adequate level of control over all treasury and budget activities of the Secretariat.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate control and segregation of duties through controls over user access rights to the accounting system and ensure the control reflect user rights, duties and authority attached to the position
- Continuously identify and implement leading practices for sound treasury, budgeting and investment management
- Monitor and ensure compliance with donor requirement of cash management
- Oversee the identification of risks, implementation of mitigation measures and updating of Risk Register with respect to Treasury and Budget Unit
- Oversee implementation, upgrades and improvements of Financial
Management and Reporting Systems - Attend to audit queries/ investigations
Collections
- Monitor Invoicing and ensure timely collection of dues/ payables from Member States and donors on outstanding balances, and report to management.
- Oversee business relationships with Treasury and Budget Stakeholders
Support to Governing Bodies
- Review Consolidated Budgetary Performance Reports
- Coordinate, review and/ or Draft Annotated Agendas for Finance Sub-Committee, Finance Committee Meetings Council and Summit Meetings
- Provide Secretarial Services (as member of Drafting Team) to FSC, FC, Council and Summit Meetings
- Provide technical financial advisory services on treasury, investment and budgetary matters
- Monitor, follow up and report on Implementation of Council and Summit Decisions under the Directorate of Finance
Management of the unit
- Develop, update and implement policies, strategies, processes, systems and procedures for the effective delivery of the unit’s objectives
- Participate in formulation of the Corporate Strategy
- Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the unit, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance on a regular basis
- Manage the delegated unit budget to ensure optimal use
- Achieve the mission, goals and objectives of the unit, and report progress to the Director Finance
- Ensure team compliance with all relevant Secretariat values, policies and standards, and statutory requirements
- Work towards building a positive workplace and team culture, and a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top quality personnel
- Plan the unit’s activity and maintain direct oversight on its operations and the staff in terms of (a) work scheduling, (b) estimating resource and staffing needs, (c) allocating and delegating tasks, and (d) recruiting, training, developing, supporting, supervising, mentoring, motivating & appraising staff
- Continuously identify and implement leading practices to promote efficient and effective financial accounting and reporting process
- Effective implementation of the Performance Management Systems (performance contracts and appraisals) within the unit.
- Undertake any other duties as delegated by the Director Finance
Qualifications and Experience
Education At least a Master’s Degree in a finance related field from a recognized institution
Professional Certification Professional accountancy certification such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, ACPA or equivalent
Specialised Knowledge
- Knowledge of lAS, IFRS and IPSAS
- Proficient in the use of computers and knowledge of computer software/systems relevant to the position e.g. SunSystems, Vision, Pastel, SAP, Oracle etc.
Experience
- At least 10 years working experience in finance preferably within a public or private sector, regional or international organization
- This includes a minimum of 4 years in a line management position
Skills Requirements
- Communication and presentation skills
- Conflict management skills
- Decision-making skills
- International relations skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- Negotiation, persuasion, advocacy, networking, relationship building and stakeholder management skills
- Organizational skills (planning, budgeting, work prioritization, time management)
- Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strategy and policy development skills
- Team building skills
Competency Requirements
- Apply interpersonal styles/methods to develop, motivate and empower individuals toward achievement of goals
- Capable of maintaining quality whilst working under pressure and adhering to deadlines
- Capacity to motivate and influence people positively, and create a climate where people want to do their best Conceptual and practical thinking
- Customer focused
- Decisive
- Demonstrated ability to work well in an international, multi-cultural and highly political environment
- Organizational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the organisation to get things done
- Maintain confidentiality and respectful of sensitive situations
- Methodical and organized, and able to look at the big picture without losing attention to details
- Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics
- Question status quo / conventional approaches and encourage new ideas and innovations for progress
- Resilience and personal drive, self-motivation
- Results and performance driven
- Visionary, thinks and acts strategically
Remuneration
The SADC Secretariat offers a competitive package for the positions as outlined below.
Job Grade Salary range per annum (US$)
Job Grade 4: 93,097.00 – 99,643.00
Tenure of appointment
The term of appointment of the positions shall be for a fixed period of four (4) years, renewable twice for another period of four (4) years, subject to:
- satisfactory completion of 6 months’ probation;
- satisfactory performance;
- retirement age limit of 60 years; and
- the continued need for the position.
Eligibility
The positions are open to qualified applicants who:
- Are 52 years old or younger. This requirement is based on the Organisation’s need to recruit staff who can serve for a reasonable period of time before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
- The SADC recruitment age limit for internal candidates shall be 56 years to remedy turnover, retain institutional memory and ensure business continuity.
- Are from the following eligible Member States: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Closing Date and Submission of Applications: Applications must be submitted to the SADC National Contact Point of the eligible Member States not later than or on 20 November 2026.
Applications should be accompanied by the following:
- a cover letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describing how your qualifications, experience, and competencies are relevant to the position;
- not more than five (5) pages of updated curriculum vitae;
- certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and
- duly signed and completed SADC Application Form.
Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of educational and professional qualifications supporting your application, on the day of your interview.
Gender Mainstreaming
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
Mainstreaming of People with Disability
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages and promotes employment for people with disabilities.
If you are results orientated, you have a passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa and possess the required competencies, please submit your application.
Only applicants, who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being considered for an interview, will be contacted. Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within two months after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
For further details on the position that you want to apply for, job profiles, and SADC Application Form , refer to the SADC Website: www.sadc.int
Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point in your respective country.
