Assistant Director: Management Accounting, Ref No. DEDAT 39/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the control over the revenue and expenditure against voted funds for the Department.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) with Accounting or Economics as majors
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a financial management environment
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Effective and efficient operational management of the revenue and expenditure sub component; Manage Revenue and Expenditure Portfolio; Committees/ Forums/Working Groups.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Managements Act, National Treasury regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives etc); Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget process and procedures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standards Charts of Accounts; Government Financial Systems.
• Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Numeracy; Literacy.

Remuneration    

• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)