Job Description

Closing Date

2025/05/26

Reference Number

WCG250414-3

Tracking Number

DSD 24/2024

Job Title

State Accountant: Financial Administration (Worcester), Ref No. DSD 24/2025

Department

Social Development

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Ms E Heydenrych at (021) 342 6809

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Worcester

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform, supervise and review the implementation of financial, management accounting and supply chain management (SCM) systems and procedures in line with the relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies. This post is based in Worcester.

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Co-ordinate and check financial supporting information for planning purposes; Supervise the budget preparation process; Collection and recording revenue; Expenditure management; Develop Procurement Plan for the Region; Expenditure analysis; Acquisition management; Contract management; Process payments; Asset Management; Supervise employees.

Competencies

Proven Knowledge in the following:

Public Finance Management ACT (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR), OPTI, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), department instructions and delegations; Compilation of financial statement; Financial Management Systems (FMS) and PERSAL; Cash flow procedures (monthly reporting on revenue and expenditure); Budget process.

Skills needed:

Analytical, problem solving, report writing, communication (written and verbal), proven computer literacy (MS Office packages), numerical and mathematical.

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

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

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

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086 137 0214

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