Job Description

Closing Date

2025/09/08

Reference Number

WCG250731-5

Tracking Number

DEDAT 41/2025

Job Title

Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (2 posts available), Ref No. DEDAT 41/2025

Department

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Mr N Kagee at (021) 483 0160

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform, supervise and review the implementation of financial accounting systems and

procedures in line with the relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (or equivalent qualification)with Financial Accounting or Economics as a major; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience required in a Financial Accounting or similar working environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Control and management of miscellaneous and transfer payments; Preparation of financial statements and reporting; Collection and recording of revenue and petty cash control; Management of journals; People management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Financial background (Public Sector Finance recommended; Accounting principles; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Division of Revenue Act; Departmental instructions and delegations; Basic Accounting Systems; Compilation of Annual Financial Statements; It will be advantageous to have a financial background in Public Sector Finance; Prescripts / circulars, legislation and guidelines issued by National / Provincial Treasury.

Skills needed:

Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Presentation; Problem solving; Conflict resolution; People management; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

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.