Job Purpose

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise staff who perform a departmental financial accounting service.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/Advance Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification);
• A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a financial environment.

Key Performance Areas
Manage and supervise staff who perform the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard:

• Payments (transfer, LOGIS, BAS);
• Bookkeeping;
• BAS systems control;
• Credit control;
• Salary administration;
• Debt management.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following:

• Public Financial Management (PFMA);
• Budgeting processes and techniques;
• Policy Development;

Skills :

• Communication (written and verbal);
• Proven computer literacy;
• Report writing and formulations;
• Presentation;
• Negotiation; Numeracy and analytical thinking;
• Planning and organising;
• Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy;
• Conflict resolution;
• Budgeting skills.