State Accountant: Reporting, Ref No. DOI 76/2026 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Minimum Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a relevant field.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide effective and efficient expenditure and payment services; Monitor and report on financial transactions;
• Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services; Provide salary administration and debt management services; Provide banking and cash management services; Supervisory functions.

Competencies

• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Division of Revenue (DORA); Basic Accounting System (BAS); Logistical Information System LOGIS; Compilation of financial statements;
• Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Report writing; Organising and planning; Communication skills (written and verbally); Analytical; Presentation.