Assistant Director (Local Government Revenue and Expenditure Analyst), Group 1: Ref No. PT 23/2026

Job Purpose

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual Provide support for the improved financial management of municipalities, including compliance with general reporting requirements, monitoring expenditure efficiency and revenue streams including improving data integrity within municipalities, supporting interventions and managing the provision of financial assistance provided to selected municipalities. The successful incumbent must be willing to travel regularly. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

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Remuneration

R 487 197- R 573 897 per annum (Salary Level 9)

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 will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

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.

Provide assistance in monitoring the implementation of the budgeting framework by municipalities and provide technical support to delegated municipalities; In Year Monitoring (IYM) reports evaluated on the implementation of the municipal budget, a legislative requirement in order to enhance conformance, accountability, data integrity, sustainability and efficiencies in the municipalities as per section 71 and 72 of the MFMA; Provide assistance and support with the effective implementation of the MFMA and related policies; Contribute and participate in stakeholder engagements to enhance MFMA compliance; Managerial functions.

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

Knowledge of and working experience in the following: 

Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; apply local government legislation, including the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), applicable Treasury Regulations and accounting principles; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; implement modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; understand regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; understand the constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas; implement the policies of the government of the day; administer Labour Relations legislation and regulations; manage performance management processes;

Skills: perform numeracy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; conduct analytical assessments; compile and write reports; manage financial resources; manage people.