Deputy Director: Financial Accounting, Ref No. WCMD 90/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) have an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable competent individual to manage the Sub-Directorate Financial Accounting, develop, review and implement financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

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Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary level 11).

Note on remuneration: Cost-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.

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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.

 Manage the financial revenue, expenditure management and accounting Subdirectorate; Undertake revenue, expenditure management and accounting work as required; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate; People Management; Financial Management.

A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management at NQF level 7. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Financial Accounting working environment at a supervisory/management level. 

Knowledge in the following: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; manage departmental accounting services; 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; manage modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; manage public finance, human resources and related management processes; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;

Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis;

Other: plan and organise activities; conduct analytical assessments; compile and write reports; communicate effectively; deliver presentations; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; solve problems; perform supervisory functions; work effectively under pressure; travel frequently when required; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines.