The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an effective and efficient banking service to the department and maintain a healthy accounting practice.
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.
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Ensure fund requisitions, cash flow, transfer and revenue payments, and bank reconciliation are performed. Oversee the cashier function, storing & safeguarding of face-value forms, financial records, and reconciliation of the revenue register. Maintenance of the principal ledger accounts and clearing of online bank transactions; supervisory tasks.
Knowledge of the following: Have a strong financial background specifically in public sector finance. Have a good understanding of the Public Finance Management Act as well as the Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions; Knowledge and understanding of relevant National and Provincial legislation, policy prescripts, regulations, standards and procedures; Knowledge of transversal public sector accounting systems; Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration; Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes, and systems.
Skills in the following: Numeracy, literacy, language skills, Accounting, Finance and audit, information technology, Formal training, financial analysis, computer literacy (MS Office Package), data analysis skills, and people skills.
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.
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.
