Job Openings at Western Cape Provincial Treasury

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Banking, Finance, Cash Flow or Investments; 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    

• Cash Flow Management and Administration; Investment Portfolio and Reserve Fund Management; Financial Reporting and Annual Financial Statements; Banking Services and System Administration; Policy Development, Technical Support and Special Projects; Administer cash flow for the Provincial Revenue Fund by ensuring effective cash funding to meet the relevant departments cash flow requirements in line with payment schedule and planning schedules; Administer the investment portfolio by optimising/maximizing capital accumulation and reporting; Administer and offering bank services such as opening accounts, identifying users, ACB accounts, implementing and training on the bank system and advice on banking system for all departments in the Western Cape Province; Verifying financial templates to account for the Provincial Revenue Fund (PRF) and formulas, preparing work papers and assisting with the compilation/consolidation of Annual Financial Statements for auditing by the AG; Verifying and update the BAS system with the relevant information; Reconciliation and clearing interfaces of the BAS system; To provide draft reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to management to achieve all performance objectives in accordance with the annual performance plan and personal  performance plan.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public Sector Finance; Financial norms and standards (Public Financial Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions, Division of Revenue Act); Financial management systems and its structures; Basic Accounting System (BAS); PERSAL; LOGIS; Vulindlela; The following skills: Budgeting, Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy, conflict resolution, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, presentation, problem solving, research, project management, financial management, statistical analysis, work standards/attention to detail; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy.; Working knowledge of the following: Basic Accounting System (BAS); Public Sector Finance.

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Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in financial management; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Monitoring and compiling financial reporting, including Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements; Collection and recording of revenue (banking and cashier functions); Management of the payment of Compensation of Employees (COE), goods and services and transfers and subsidies; Operationalise the debt management function; Conduct required system maintenance (Basic Accounting System) and monitor and perform month/year-end closure on the system in compliance with guidelines; People Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Public service accounting procedures, processes and systems; Performance management in general.

Skills needed:

• Accounting and Financial management skills; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; People management.

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Minimum Requirements    

• A appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Accounting; A minimum of 3 years relevant Accounting and Junior Managerial experience; 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 support provided to departments and entities on the application of accounting frameworks; Monitor, evaluate and report on compliance with accounting norms and standards, financial reporting guidelines applicable to provincial departments and entities; Manage the compilation, consolidation and tabling of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements (ACFS); Facilitate training and development regarding accounting standards and compilation of financial statements; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate and People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: PFMA – Public Finance Management Act and GRAP – General Recognized Accounting Practice; Modified Cash Standards; National Treasury Regulations; Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Working experience of project management; Post graduate qualification in accounting.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Problem solving; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation (Impact on system); Policy formulation (Norms & Standards); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting writing; Presentation; Problem solving; Research.

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Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Supply Chain Management, financial management, Commerce or Law; A minimum 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management within a Local Government or Strategic Sourcing environment; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assess municipal supply chain and asset management policies to determine and monitor compliance with applicable statutory requirements, while assisting municipalities with related opinions and guidance and reporting on related statistics; Design and implement supply chain and asset management training Interventions to develop skills and capacity within municipalities; Participate in, coordinate and facilitate discussion platforms for knowledge and information sharing at relevant forums, focus groups and workshops; Identify, develop and perform strategic procurement initiatives applicable to municipalities in liaison with a range of provincial stakeholders, using various procurement methods; Assess and provide comments to suppliers, complainants and municipalities regarding suppliers grievances and/or appeals against tender processes and the SCM system within municipalities; Perform analysis and participate in budget and governance review processes regarding SCM and AM in municipalities through various provincially integrated municipal engagements; Develop, promote and participate in a municipal supplier development programme in liaison with the Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Data Analysis; Project Management; Accounting and Finance; People Management; Policy Analysis against legislation; Local Government Supply Chain Management environment; Operational procurement in the public sector using different sourcing methods; Evidence of critical analysis of procurement information; Strong data analytics capabilities; Aptitude for process automation, digitization and innovation; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year Advanced Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting; A minimum of 3 years experience in an Accounting or Financial Management environment.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assess municipal budgets in respect of revenue and expenditure management; Compile monthly, quarterly and bi-annual in-year monitoring assessments; Assess MFMA implementation against framework; Provide technical assistance and research to municipalities; Facilitate training and other support to municipalities; Assist with the arrangement of Municipal IGR Functions; Conduct and facilitate municipal visits; Experience in the following: Budget analysis and co-ordination; Finance department in Public Sector; Financial background specifically in Local Government; Must be willing to travel locally on a regular basis.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Budget process and procedures; Implementation of mSCOA in municipalities; Financial norms and standards as well as Acts such as MFMA, PFMA, DoRA, Regulations and Circulars (local and provincial).

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Strategic planning; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Attention to detail and good interpretation of numbers;  A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

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Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree/Advanced Diploma (equivalent qualification or higher) in Financial Management, Accounting or Commerce; A minimum of 3 years experience in asset and inventory management; 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    

• Policy Development, Governance and Compliance Oversight; Monitoring, Evaluation and Support to Departments and Public Entities or other clients; Financial Management and Reporting; Capacity Development, Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public sector asset management legislation, policies and procedures; public sector accounting conventions for asset management; Implications of the modified cash basis of accounting on asset management activities and financial disclosure; Classification, recognition and disclosure of assets; Generally recognised accounting practices (GRAP) compliant asset management requirements; Policy analysis and experience in research and utilising different research methodologies; Research and Reporting procedures; Financial, SCM and Project Management; Proven knowledge on public sector asset management legislation, policies and procedures; Experience at monitoring compliance to asset management requirements in the public sector; Drafting policies, guides and standard operating procedures for asset management.

Skills needed: 

• Analysing; Planning and Organising; Deciding and Initiating Action; Relating and Networking; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Written and verbal communication. 

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Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year experience in a management accounting working environment.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide assistance with the compilation of the budget; Provide assistance with the monitoring of revenue and expenditure; Reporting: Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes; Regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and operational advice; It will be advantageous to have the following: Financial background in Public Sector Finance; Working knowledge of budget policies, practices, prescripts/circulars, legislation and guidelines from National/Provincial Treasury.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant public service legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines, etc. such as Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), financial delegations and best practice in the Public Sector; Budget administration, process and procedures - Medium Term Expenditure Framework Budget and adjustment budget; Revenue and expenditure control, and management accounting processes.