Job Description

Closing Date

2025/09/08

Reference Number

WCG250731-2

Tracking Number

DEDAT 39/2025

Job Title

Assistant Director: Management Accounting, Ref No. DEDAT 39/2025

Department

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Mr R le Breton at (021) 483 9158 /Robert.lebreton@westerncape.gov.za

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the control over the revenue and expenditure against voted funds for the Department.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) with Accounting or Economics as majors; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a financial management environment; 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.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Effective and efficient operational management of the revenue and expenditure sub component; Manage Revenue and Expenditure Portfolio; Committees/ Forums/Working Groups.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Managements Act, National Treasury regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives etc); Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget process and procedures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standards Charts of Accounts; Government Financial Systems.

Skills needed:

Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Numeracy; Literacy.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

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 do a practical 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 kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.