Dpsa
State Accountant: Financial Accounting Ref No: Wcmd 26/2026
Western Cape Mobility Department
Pay
R 413 001 - R 486 501 per year
Location
Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
a government employer is hiring a State Accountant: Financial Accounting Ref No: Wcmd 26/2026 in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. Public Service. A degree or higher qualification is required. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Degree required
Vacancy details
Post
35/375
Salary
R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience in a Financial Accounting or related working environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Departmental accounting services; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; General information support systems such as PERSAL, LOGIS and BAS; State accountant duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Project management; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Planning and organising; Problem- solving; Report-writing; record-keeping; interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from office. Knowledge and working experience in the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management 251 of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; salary administration and payment system in respect of purchase, payables and transfers; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; public service procedures, processes and systems; project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management.
Duties
Provide effective and efficient expenditure and payment services; Provide bookkeeping and financial reporting services; Provide Credit control services; Managerial/ Supervisory functions.
Enquiries
Ms A Van Heerden Tel No: (021) 483 8086
Applications
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
Reference
WCMD 26/2026
Closing date
2026-10-19
Circular
Circular 35 of 2026