The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is responsible for early childhood development, primary and secondary school education in the province. Our primary objectives are to improve the language and mathematics skills of learners; to improve matric results; and improve access to quality education in poor communities.
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3 year post matric finance qualification or degree plus 2 years relevant administrative experience (preferably in finance and records management experience).
Valid driver’s license.
Job Summary:
To render an effective and efficient service that will ensure optimal financial management and records administration in all Public Ordinary (including schools with a special focus and hostels) and Public Special Schools within the Education District.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of relevant Departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of Archives and Records Service Act; Knowledge of Public Financial Management (PFMA); Knowledge of budgeting processes and techniques; Knowledge of Financial Systems (e.g. Pastel, etc.); Knowledge of School Administrative processes and procedures; Knowledge of Information Management Systems (EMIS, CEMIS, Leave Management Systems); Knowledge of SCM processes and procedures.
Skills:
Communication skills in (2 official languages of the Western Cape); Computer Literacy (including skills in Pastel, etc.); Planning and Organising; Presentation; Report writing skills (reports and submissions); Analytical and interpretation; Interpersonal; Problem solving; Financial (including bookkeeping).