Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual who is highly motivated and innovative to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (or higher qualification) with Accounting or Economics as majors; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a financial management or similar environment.

Recommendation

Experience in the following: Managing cash flows/expenditure; Budgeting/allocation of resources.

Key Performance Areas

Assist in the following: Co-ordination of the budgeting and planning portfolio; Management of the revenue and expenditure portfolio; Co-ordination of the reporting portfolio; Participate in committees/forums/working groups.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Acts, National Treasury regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives, etc.); Medium Term Expenditure Framework budget process and procedures; Adjustments estimate process and procedures; Financial Management Systems (BAS) and its structures; Appropriation accounts; Complex submissions; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication skills; Ability to function under pressure; Sound organising and planning skills.

Remuneration

R 321 543 per annum (Salary level 8).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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