Controller of Treasury and Budget at SADC

November 2, 2026

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Reference: SADC/2/3/3

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

Background

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic community founded and maintained by countries in Southern Africa. It aims to further socio-economic, political and security cooperation among its Member States and foster regional integration to achieve peace, stability and prosperity.

SADC currently has sixteen (16) Member States, with a population of approximately 340 million and a combined GDP of US$720 billion.

The SADC Secretariat is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced professional who is a citizen of a SADC Member State to fill the position of Controller of Treasury and Budget.

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 and Budgetary Control

Coordinate the annual budgeting exercise with Directorates and Units.
Prepare and disseminate budget preparation guidelines, provide adequate support, and 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 balances in SIMS (SADC Integrated Management Systems).
Review and report budget variances to management at monthly and quarterly management meetings.
Review adjustment budgets (extra-budgetary) and virement submissions to enhance budgetary control.
Liaise with the Financial Controller Grants/Contracts on project budgets and control.

Accounting

Review treasury records and ensure month-end checks and reconciliations are completed and accounting information is complete and accurate.
Oversee the adequacy of journal entries relating to Treasury and Budget.
Review and finalise account schedules and analyses for annual statutory reporting.
Ensure the proper application of relevant accounting policies (IPSAS).

Cash Management

Ensure efficient management of the Secretariat’s bank accounts under the Treasury and Budget Unit.
Ensure bank reconciliations for the Treasury and Budget Unit and major operational bank accounts are completed accurately and on time.
Review consolidated cash-flow reconciliations, ensure they are complete and accurate, and ensure differences are cleared promptly.
Liaise with banks and provide updates on bank signatories.
Manage relationships with banks and negotiate better services and favourable business terms.
Report cash-flow positions to management, advise on liquidity, and identify and recommend borrowing or funding needs.
Ensure treasury operations, investment execution and financial reporting are implemented in line with the Investment Policy and other SADC regulatory guidelines and policies.
Review or prepare correspondence responding to enquiries from Member States, donors and bankers on Treasury and Budget matters.
Monitor and ensure timely receipt of Member States’ contributions and ICP disbursements.
Review the consolidated summary cash position and liquidity of the Secretariat.

Internal Controls

Implement and maintain an appropriate structure, policies and procedures to ensure adequate control over treasury and budget activities.
Monitor and maintain appropriate controls and segregation of duties through user-access rights to the accounting system, ensuring that controls reflect users’ rights, duties and authority.
Identify and implement leading practices for sound treasury, budgeting and investment management.
Monitor and ensure compliance with donor cash-management requirements.
Oversee risk identification, implementation of mitigation measures and updates to the Risk Register for the Treasury and Budget Unit.
Oversee implementation, upgrades and improvements to Financial Management and Reporting Systems.
Attend to audit queries and investigations.

Collections

Monitor invoicing and ensure timely collection of outstanding dues and payables from Member States and donors, reporting outstanding balances 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, Council and Summit meetings.
Provide secretarial services as a member of the drafting team for 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 effective delivery of the unit’s objectives.
Participate in the formulation of the Corporate Strategy.
Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets, monitor progress, ensure adherence and evaluate performance regularly.
Manage the delegated unit budget to ensure optimal use.
Achieve the unit’s mission, goals and objectives and report progress to the Director of Finance.
Ensure team compliance with relevant Secretariat values, policies, standards and statutory requirements.
Build a positive workplace and team culture that attracts, retains and motivates high-quality personnel.
Plan unit activities and oversee operations and staff, including work scheduling, resource and staffing estimates, task allocation, recruitment, training, development, support, supervision, mentoring, motivation and performance appraisal.
Identify and implement leading practices to promote efficient and effective financial accounting and reporting.
Ensure effective implementation of the Performance Management Systems, including performance contracts and appraisals, within the unit.
Undertake any other duties delegated by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

At least a Master’s Degree in a finance-related field from a recognised institution.

Professional Certification

Professional accountancy certification such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, ACPA or equivalent.

Specialised Knowledge

Knowledge of IAS, IFRS and IPSAS.
Proficiency in computers and software or systems relevant to the position, such as SunSystems, Vision, Pastel, SAP or Oracle.

Experience

At least ten (10) years of working experience in finance, preferably within a public or private sector, regional or international organisation.
A minimum of four (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.
Organisational skills, including planning, budgeting, work prioritisation and time management.
Research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strategy and policy development skills.
Team-building skills.

Competency Requirements

Apply interpersonal styles and methods to develop, motivate and empower individuals towards achieving goals.
Maintain quality while working under pressure and adhering to deadlines.
Motivate and positively influence people and create a climate where people want to do their best.
Demonstrate conceptual and practical thinking.
Be customer-focused and decisive.
Work effectively in an international, multicultural and highly political environment.
Demonstrate organisational awareness and understand how to engage the organisation to get things done.
Maintain confidentiality and respect sensitive situations.
Be methodical and organised, with attention to detail and the ability to see the bigger picture.
Demonstrate professionalism and good work ethics.
Question conventional approaches and encourage new ideas and innovations.
Demonstrate resilience, personal drive and self-motivation.
Be results- and performance-driven.
Think and act strategically, with a visionary outlook.

Remuneration

The SADC Secretariat offers a competitive remuneration package. The source announcement lists the following annual salary ranges:

Job Grade 4: US$93,097.00–US$99,643.00
Job Grade 6: US$72,589.00–US$77,084.20

The specific grade for this position is not stated in the supplied announcement.

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment is for a fixed period of four (4) years, renewable twice for another period of four (4) years, subject to:

Satisfactory completion of six (6) months’ probation.
Satisfactory performance.
The retirement age limit of 60 years.
The continued need for the position.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be 52 years old or younger. This requirement is based on the Organisation’s need to recruit staff who can serve for a reasonable period before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
Internal candidates may be up to 56 years old, to remedy turnover, retain institutional memory and ensure business continuity.
Be citizens of an eligible SADC Member State: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to the SADC National Contact Point in the eligible Member State on or before 20 November 2026.

Applications must include:

A cover letter stating the position applied for and explaining how the applicant’s qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant.
An updated curriculum vitae of no more than five (5) pages.
Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates.
A duly signed and completed SADC Application Form.

Shortlisted applicants must produce evidence of their educational and professional qualifications on the day of the interview.

For further details about the position, the job profile and the SADC Application Form, visit https://www.sadc.int/ or contact the National Contact Point in your country.

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.

Only applicants who meet the SADC Secretariat’s requirements and are being considered for an interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from the Secretariat within two months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.