State Accountant: Management Accounting (2 posts available), Ref No. DSD 58/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render effective and efficient management-accounting services. This post is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.

Recommendation

None.### Key Performance Areas

Provide budgeting and planning services; Provide budget monitoring and reporting services; Implement and maintain financial management policies and processes; Maintain financial Information and knowledge management; Coordinate budget inputs from Head Office, SDA’s, Chief Directorates and Facilities; Assist with the compilation of the Medium Term Expenditure: Framework (MTEF) budget; Compile and manage Adjustments Budget submissions; Capture and maintain approved budgets and adjustments on BAS; Align departmental budgets with strategic plans, APPs and operational plans; Perform costing of programmes, projects and policy initiatives; Analyse affordability and funding availability.

Competencies

Proven Knowledge in the following: Public Finance Management ACT (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR), OPTI, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), department instructions and delegations; Compilation of financial statements, Financial Management Systems (FMS) and PERSAL; Cash flow procedures (monthly reporting on revenue and expenditure); Budget process; Skills needed: analytical, problem-solving, report writing, communication (written and verbal), proven computer literacy (MS Office packages), and numerical and mathematical.

Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the

management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration; Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems. Commented [KH1]: Please add the relevant knowledge that the job holder is required to have. Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;

Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas. Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Knowledge and understanding of performance management system in general; Knowledge and understanding of the national and Provincial Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA); knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); knowledgeand understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL systems; knowledge and understanding of budget and MTEF processes.

Remuneration

R 413 001- R 486 501 per annum (Salary Level 8)

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 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.

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