Finance · Circular 23 of 2026

Assistant Director: Financial Accounting

Department of the Premier

Overview

Assistant Director overseeing financial accounting, revenue collection, expenditure management and employee supervision at Western Cape Department.

Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Financial Management at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher).
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.
  • Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions;
  • Public Service Act, 1994, as amended;
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
  • Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System);
  • Understanding of public service accounting procedures, processes and systems;
  • Performance management in general.
  • Skills needed: Written and verbal communication;
  • Proven computer literacy;
  • Numeracy and literacy;
  • Project Management;
  • Accounting and Financial Management;
  • People Management.

Duties

  • Collection and recording of revenue: Cashier, banking service and electronic payments;
  • Claims management;
  • Monitoring and reporting on revenue;
  • Expenditure management: Compensation of employees;
  • Goods and services;
  • Transfers and subsidies;. Reporting;
  • Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service;
  • Assist with inputs of Financial Statements.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Mr L Petersen Tel No: (021)483 5758

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. OTHER POSTS

Post 23/525, sourced from the DPSA Circular 23 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of the Premier by 27 July 2026, quoting reference DOTP. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Western Cape
Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 p/a · Level 9
Closing date
27 July 2026
Reference
DOTP
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.