Controller of Treasury and Budget

**Disclaimer:**ApplyNow is an independent opportunities platform and is not affiliated with the hiring organisations unless otherwise stated. We do not charge application fees or guarantee recruitment outcomes. Applicants should verify all details, deadlines and application requirements through official sources before applying. # SADC Recruitment 2026 The **Southern African Development Community (SADC)** Secretariat is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced citizens of eligible SADC Member States for **four regional positions**. The vacancies cover policy and strategy, treasury and budgeting, accounting services, and legal affairs. The positions are tenable at the SADC Secretariat Headquarters in **Gaborone, Botswana**, or as stated in the individual job advertisements. Annual salaries range from **US$72,589 to US$99,643**, depending on the position and job grade. **Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 12:00.** ## Vacancy Info - **Organisation:** Southern African Development Community (SADC) - **Employer:** SADC Secretariat - **Location:** Gaborone, Botswana, or as stated in the job advertisement - **Number of Positions:** 4 - **Job Categories:** Policy and Strategy, Finance, Accounting, Legal - **Employment Type:** Fixed-term appointment - **Contract Duration:** 4 years, renewable twice for further periods of 4 years - **Salary Range:** US$72,589 - US$99,643 per annum - **Eligible Applicants:** Citizens of specified SADC Member States - **External Applicants’ Age Limit:** 52 years - **Internal Applicants’ Age Limit:** 56 years - **Application Method:** Through SADC National Contact Points - **Closing Date:** 20 November 2026 - **Closing Time:** 12:00 ## Available SADC Vacancies and Salaries | Position | Job Grade | Annual Salary (USD) | |---|---|---| | Senior Officer - Policy and Strategy | 4 | $93,097.00 - $99,643.00 | | Controller of Treasury and Budget | 4 | $93,097.00 - $99,643.00 | | Controller of Accounting Services | 4 | $93,097.00 - $99,643.00 | | Legal Counsel | 6 | $72,589.00 - $77,084.20 | ## 1. Senior Officer - Policy and Strategy **Job Grade:** 4 **Annual Salary:** US$93,097.00 - US$99,643.00 ### Primary Purpose of the Job - Conduct research to inform periodic reviews of policies and implementation of strategies in the areas of regional integration, development and cooperation as defined in the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) - Coordinate the development, review and updating of policies and strategies in the areas of regional integration, development and cooperation - Coordinate the harmonization of regional frameworks with Member States - Manage the efforts and performance of the team falling under the responsibility of the Senior Officer ### Key Responsibilities **Policy and Strategy** - Support the policy and strategy formulation process in the fields of regional integration, development and cooperation within the SADC Secretariat in consultation with Member States - Facilitate the development and review of the Medium-Term Strategies including the SADC Strategy Development, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting (SPMER) and the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plans (RISDP) - Coordinate and ensure alignment of SADC regional policies and strategies to continental and international development initiatives - Promote the Secretariat’s role of a policy think-tank on key regional integration issues, in collaboration with regional and international research networks and produce periodic SADC Policy Dialogue and Analysis Paper series - Coordinate with Research and Statistics unit to conduct research that feeds into policy development, analysis and monitoring of key regional integration, development and cooperation issues and produce Research and Policy Paper Series - Initiate relevant reports to Council and Summit - Provide technical advice to align national policies of member states with overarching regional integration policies and strategies - Analyse and assess the effectiveness and outreach of SADC policies and programmes; and make appropriate recommendations for corrective actions - Coordinate with external policy-making bodies in Member States to develop papers on issues that interest SADC, and that can inform policymaking - Strengthen the partnerships between the Secretariat and Stakeholders through the implementation of a stakeholder engagement mechanism - Facilitate periodic Policy Dialogue Forums between Member States and other stakeholders on strategic regional integration and development issues - Organise and coordinate policy dialogue forums on key regional integration issues - Facilitate effective functioning of SADC National Committees and follow-up on implementation of regional policies at national level - Feed information into and service the think tank mechanism led by the DES Regional Integration - Coordination with regional, continental, and global bodies to promote strategic partnerships in order to advance the SADC Agenda **Servicing of Relevant Technical & Policy Committees, Meetings & Workshops** - Prepare reports, documents and annotated agenda for submission to various policy structures of SADC - Liaise with Conference Services Unit to (a) organise the logistics for the meetings and workshops, and (b) process / produce the necessary meeting and conference documents and presentations - Facilitate technical committees, meetings and workshops as required - Prepare records of the technical and policy meetings including communiqué for policy meetings **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 Head - 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 and appraising staff - Research and adopt best practices in own area of work, and maintain high level of knowledge in order to effectively undertake the duties of the post - Undertake any other duties as delegated by the Director ### Qualifications and Experience **Education** At least a Masters Degree in Economics; Development Studies; International Relations; Public Policy Studies, or related technical field from a recognized institution **Specialised Knowledge** - Knowledge and understanding of research, analysis and policy advisory - Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position **Experience** - At least 10 years professional experience in development policy research, analysis, and advisory activities within a policy research or academic institution, public sector, private entity or social sector - Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, including governments, non-state actors and regional or international organisations - This includes a minimum of 4 years in a line management position ## 2. Controller of Treasury and Budget **Job Grade:** 4 **Annual Salary:** US$93,097.00 - US$99,643.00 ### 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 ### Key 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, identify 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 ### 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 IAS, 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 ## 3. Controller of Accounting Services **Job Grade:** 4 **Annual Salary:** US$93,097.00 - US$99,643.00 ### Primary Purpose of the Job - Coordinate, supervise and facilitate an efficient and effective financial accounting and reporting process of the SADC Secretariat - Manage the efforts and performance of the team under the Controller ### Key Responsibilities **Financial Accounting & Reporting** - Coordinate the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly management accounts for the Secretariat to management - Coordinate the preparation and submission of the Secretariat annual financial statements to auditors and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements - Set timetables for completion of accounting tasks to ensure compliance with reporting deadlines - Implement adequate financial controls, checks and reconciliations of GL to sub ledgers and ensure these have been performed at month end - Approve all monthly journals by Accounting Unit and all year-end journals. - Review monthly age-analysis of receivables and payables - Approve all year-end journals, all account/ lead schedules for preparation of annual statutory reporting - Keep up to date with international accounting standards (IFRS) and provide adequate training to accounting team - Ensure chart of accounts are appropriately set up, maintain and implement appropriate authorisation procedures for future updates - Provide technical financial advisory services on compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards treasury and budgetary matter **Budgeting** - Oversee capture of approved budget for department onto SIMS - Provide monthly feedback on Finance Department’s variance reports **Internal Controls** - Implement adequate measures and financial controls to strengthen the internal control environment and enhance corporate governance, accountability and transparency - Update audit matrix each quarter - Implement and maintain an appropriate structure, system of policies and procedures for adequate level of control over all financial accounting activities of the Secretariat - Monitor and maintain appropriate control and segregation of duties through control over around user access rights to the accounting system and ensure these reflect user rights, duties and authority - Monitor and ensure compliance with donor requirement on financial Accounting **Other Functions** - Prepare the annual, quarterly financial statements and financial performance reports to meet the statutory reporting targets - Coordinate Drafting of Annotated Agendas for Audit Committee and Finance Committee Meetings - Coordinate, review and / or Draft Annotated Agenda on matters related to the Directorate of Finance for submission to Audit Committee, Finance Committee and Council Meetings - Provide Secretariat Services (logistical arrangements for the SADC Board of Auditors during Audit Committee meetings and in audit execution - Follow-up on implementation of Council Decisions under Directorate of Finance - Oversee arrangements for transfer of Board of Auditor Chair - Draft the annotated agenda/record for the Board of Auditors ### 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 - Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position **Experience** - Minimum of 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 ## 4. Legal Counsel **Job Grade:** 6 **Annual Salary:** US$72,589.00 - US$77,084.20 ### Primary Purpose of the Job Draft and interpret the SADC Treaty, Protocols, their Annexes and subsidiary instruments; provide legal advice, assistance and information on related legal matters to all SADC Institutions, Policy Organs, Member States as well as all Directorates and Units of the Secretariat. Monitor the implementation of all Protocols signed by SADC from a legal perspective. ### Key Responsibilities **General Legal Services** - Act as an advisor to the Management Team of the SADC Secretariat on corporate legal matters. - Provide legal opinion, advice and assistance on the formulation, review, enforcement and interpretation of corporate legal documents such as policies rules, regulations, procedures, resolutions, contracts, leases and agreements etc. - Draft and interpret the SADC Treaty, Protocols, their Annexes and subsidiary legal instruments. - Conduct research and analysis on SADC legal related matters. - Provide legal advice on staff grievances and disciplinary matters. - Facilitate settlement of disputes to which SADC is a party. - Act as Custodian for legal documents of the SADC and Secretariat. - Provide legal advice and assistance to all Policy Organs and to all Directorates and Units of the Secretariat on the: - drafting, revision and implementation of the Treaty, Protocols, and other legal instruments in SADC; - application and interpretation of the Treaty, Protocols and other legal instruments in SADC; and - compliance with decisions and actions related to the Treaty, Protocols, and other legal instruments. - Monitor the status of signature of, ratification of and accession to Protocols and other legal instruments by Member States. - Register SADC legal instruments with the United Nations and African Union. - Participate in and advise SADC member states on the development and harmonisation of appropriate laws relating to regional integration. - Coordinate preparations and convening of the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Justice / Attorneys General, and implement decisions of the Committee. - Act as Custodian for all SADC legal documents. - Plan and implement legal risks management measures. - Implement audit recommendations. - Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. ### Qualifications and Experience **Education** At least a Master’s Degree in Law from a recognised institution. **Professional Certification** A licensed or certified to practice law in any jurisdiction of a SADC Member State. **Specialised Knowledge** - Knowledge of international Treaties, Protocols, Conventions, Charters, Pacts etc. - Knowledge of laws. - Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position. **Experience** - At least seven (7) years of work experience in providing legal advice preferably in a regional and international organisation or any other relevant set-up. ## General Eligibility Requirements 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.** ### 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. ## 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. ## How to Apply for SADC Vacancies 2026 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: 1. 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; 2. not more than **five (5) pages** of updated curriculum vitae; 3. certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and 4. 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. 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. - Official Vacancy Announcement; **View SADC Vacancy Announcement - Four Regional Positions** - Download Job Profiles: **English Job Profiles - Four Regional Positions (PDF)** - Download SADC Application Form: **SADC Application Form - English (DOC)** ### Application Deadline - **Friday, 20 November 2026 at 12:00.** File Attachment | Attachment | Size | |---|---| | English - Job Profiles - Four Regional positions (Oct 2026).pdf (256.58 KB) | 256.58 KB | | French Job Profiles -Four Regional\_positions- Oct\_2026.pdf (309.07 KB) | 309.07 KB | | Portuguese Job Profiles - Four Regional positions (Oct 2026) .pdf (306.86 KB) | 306.86 KB | | English Job Advert - Four Regional Positions.pdf (165.11 KB) | 165.11 KB | | French Job Advert Four Regional Positions.pdf (107.39 KB) | 107.39 KB | | Portuguese Job Advert - Four Regional Positions.pdf (177.3 KB) | 177.3 KB | | SADC Application Form -English.doc (203.5 KB) | 203.5 KB | | SADC Application form - French.docx (72.81 KB) | 72.81 KB | | SADC Application Form - PT.doc (203 KB) | 203 KB | **Applications must be submitted through the relevant SADC National Contact Point.**