Deputy Director: Accounts and Financial Reporting (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 18/2026

About

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the sub-directorate, develop review and implement financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislations, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. Rendering of an accounting service in terms of the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Instructions for Department as well the compiling of the Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Accounting / Management
• A minimum of 3 years years relevant experience in financial accounting at supervisory/ management level (ASD).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the alignment of accounts management and financial reporting policies and procedures
• Undertake revenue expenditure management and accounting work as required
• Undertake Financial Planning, budget and reporting work as required
• Manage the sub- directorate Accounts and financial reporting.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance; Personal and Salary Administration (PERSAL) and Basic Accounting System (BAS); Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration and more specifically of: PFMA, NTR'S, PTI'S and SCOA; How to do basic research/gather information/analysing; Interpretation of policies and procedures; Record keeping procedures; Updating and compiling Standard Operating Procedures for the Department in accordance with relevant legislation; Accounting - To provide financial administration and accounting services (ledgers/journals, accounting and reporting (interim and annual financial statements).

Skills in the following: Good planning and organisational; Problem solving and decision making within the field of work; Good communication skills (speaking, writing and reading); Maintain discipline and dealing with conflict; Routine verbal exchange of information requiring helpfulness and politeness; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook); Ability to solve financial problems; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.