Deputy Director: Management Accounting, Ref No. WCMD 03/2026 at Western Cape Mobility Department

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure effective budget administration in the Western Cape Mobility Department. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management; A minimum of 3-years management experience in Management Accounting; 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    

• Manage the financial planning, budgeting and reporting Sub-directorate; Undertake financial planning, budgeting and reporting work; Manage the roll-over, adjustment estimates (ENE), and virement process; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Departmental management accounting services; Management of budget administration; Revenue and expenditure control; Monitoring and reporting on financial information; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and Best Practice Notes, and other relevant prescripts/requirements; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Operational management practices; Project management; Procurement and tendering processes.
• Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Conflict Resolution; Strong Analytical; Problem-Solving; Planning and Organisational; Research, including the ability to analyse and interpret information; Report-writing; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to travel; Reliable; Ethical; Self-motivated; Formulation ability; Ability to render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner; Ability to handle conflict; Self-confident and innovative; Attention to detail and thoroughness.