State Accountant: Financial Accounting (2 posts), Ref No. DEDAT 41/2025 R1

Closing Date 2026/04/13

Reference Number WCG260306-1

Tracking Number DEDAT 41/2025R1

Job Title State Accountant: Financial Accounting (2 posts), Ref No. DEDAT 41/2025 R1

Department Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Salary level 8

Enquiries Mr N Kagee at (021) 483 0160

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism Western Cape Government has opportunites for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to perform, supervise and review the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with the relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (or equivalent qualification) with Financial Accounting or Economics as a major; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a Financial Accounting or similar working environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Control and management of miscellaneous and transfer payments; Preparation of financial statements and reporting; Collection and recording of revenue and petty cash control; Management of journals; People management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Financial background (Public Sector Finance recommended; Accounting principles; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Division of Revenue Act; Departmental instructions and delegations; Basic Accounting Systems; Compilation of Annual Financial Statements; Financial background in Public Sector Finance; Prescripts / circulars, legislation and guidelines issued by National / Provincial Treasury. Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Presentation; Problem solving; Conflict resolution; People management; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.