Senior Administrative Officer: Finance

Overview

Senior Administrative Officer needed at Citrusdal Hospital to manage Supply Chain, inventory, assets and financial reporting for the Department of Health and Wellness.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Revenue and Patient Administration environment.
• Appropriate knowledge and practical experience in BAS, LOGIS, Clinicom and Account Receivables System.
• Appropriate practical experience in Budget and expenditure control as well as Assets and Liabilities accounts.
• Appropriate experience in the procurement of goods, services, warehouse management and asset management administration.
• Appropriate proven supervisory experience.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the West Coast District.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Must have organisational, managerial, leadership skills, an aptitude for working with financial figures and strong people management skills.
• Ability to work in a team context and motivate team members.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft package with experience in LOGIS, BAS, Clinicom and account receivables system.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Finance instructions, Provincial and National treasury regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000 (PPPFA) as well as Accounting Officer System.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties

• Responsible for overall management of all Supply Chain Management functions.
• Responsible for Inventory Control, warehouse management and asset management processes.
• Accurate and timeous preparation of reports and assist with the compilation of the Interim and Annual Financial Statements.
• Supervise the clearance of Asset and Liabilities accounts, Sundry payments, Budgeting vs expenditure and timeous preparation of relevant reports.
• Authorization of BAS/Logis payments.
• Effective and efficient supervision of Financial Management processes such as creditor payments, journals, SCOA and BMI management.
• Accurate and timeous completion of all Revenue related monthly reporting and Revenue transaction system authorization.
• Contract management assistance in respect of Supply Chain and Finance responsibilities.
• Ensure sound Labour practices are executed and implemented.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr. D Snell Tel No: (022) 921-2153

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS