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Chief Accounting Clerk

Western Cape Department of Health
R 325 101 - R 382 959 a year
Cape Town, Wes-Kaap
1 day ago
Closing Date
2025/09/29

Reference Number
WCG250820-4

Tracking Number
WCMD 81/2025

Job Title
Chief Accounting Clerk: Financial Accounting, Ref No. WCMD 81/2025

Department
Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level
7

Enquiries
Mr PS Marinus at [email protected]

Job Type
Permanent

Location - Country
South Africa

Location - Province
Western Cape

Location - Town / City
Cape Town

Job Purpose
The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render support with the
management and review of financial accounting services in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies, procedures and processes. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.


Minimum Requirements
Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment.


Recommendation
None.


Key Performance Areas
Bookkeepers; Banking; Monitoring and reporting on revenue and receivables; Supervisory functions; It will be advantageous to have working knowledge of general information support systems such as PERSAL and BAS.


Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework governing the Publi Service; Departmental accounting services; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR,
PPPFA, Financial Manual); Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; State accountant duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Project management; Public service procedures, processes and systems.


Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Planning; Organising; Problem-solving; Report-writing; Record Keeping; Interpersonal Relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from office.



Remuneration
R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)


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.

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