Job Description

Closing Date

2025/09/08

Reference Number

WCG250728-4

Tracking Number

DSD 58/2025

Job Title

State Accountant: Budgeting and Planning, Ref No. DSD 58/2025

Department

Social Development

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Ms J Abercrombie at (021) 483 3927

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform and supervise financial accounting administrative services in line with the relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a financial accounting environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Compile and manage departmental budget and MTEF process; Manage the departments expenditure and revenue; HR administration; Revenuedministration; Debt Management; Provide banking and cash management services; Supervisory functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Financial and budgetary management processes; Monitoring and reviewing reports; Basic Accounting System (BAS); Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration (Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Division of Revenue Act; Medium Term Expenditure Framework); Research, gathering information and analysing; Interpretation of policies; Compilation of management reports; Record keeping procedures.

Skills needed: Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Time management; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Project planning; Problem solving; Decision making; Presentation; Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; 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.



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