Job Description

Job Purpose

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to facilitate the control over salary advices, tax matters, Persal deductions and allowances, T&S and maintenance of suspense accounts.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Mathematics and/or Accounting as passed subjects.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Maintenance over operating systems (PERSAL) and Batch Control (BAS), salary advices and third-party payments; Accounting Policies and Procedures (Journals and Payments), Suspense and Ledger accounts; Reconciliations of Debt accounts, Persal deductions and claim registers; Tax matters; Persal deductions and -allowances; Debt Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance; Planning and Organising; Computer Literacy; PERSAL and BAS; Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration and more specifically of: PFMAE NTR'S, PTI'S and SCOA How to do basic research/gather information/analysing; Interpretation of policies and procedures; Record keeping procedures.

Skills in the following:

Good planning and organisational skills; Problem solving and decision making within the field of work; Good communication skills (speaking, writing and reading); Maintain discipline and dealing with conflict; Able to solve financial problems; Routine verbal exchange of information requiring helpfulness and politeness; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Remuneration

R 228 321- R 268 950 per annum (Salary level 5)



Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position.

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