Assistant Director: Financial Accounting, Ref No. DOTP 66/2026 at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Remuneration
R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Financial Management at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. 

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas

• Collection and recording of revenue: Cashier, banking service and electronic payments; Claims management; Monitoring and reporting on revenue; Expenditure management: Compensation of employees; Goods and services; Transfers and subsidies; Reporting; Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service; Assist with inputs of Financial Statements. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System); Understanding of public service accounting procedures, processes and systems; Performance management in general. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Numeracy and literacy; Project Management; Accounting and Financial Mnaagement; People Management.