State Accountant: Financial Accounting, Ref No. DOTP 69/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to ensure and maintain a sound accounting practice and to render an efficient Salary Administration function within the department. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Financial management/ Accounting or relevant; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a Financial management/Accounting environment.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Render effective and efficient Sundry (BAS) payments; Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services;

Salary Administration: Verify the calculation of South African Revenue Services (SARS) deductions; Coordinate and collate the payroll certification and quality assure all payroll transactions; Calculate Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) salaries when required; Processing of members remuneration and SARS deductions on the Personnel and Salary System (PERSAL); Verify and authorise employee payments on the relevant system; Verify and authorise SARS payments on the relevant system; Reconcile employees and SARS payments and submit bi-annual and annual recons to SARS; Authorise claims (e.g. subsistence and travel, cellphone and data); Verify the filing of all documentation; PERSAL/BAS Reconciliation; Maintain and monitor the Computerised Payslip System (CPS); Report salary related matters to supervisor; Verify that documentation, including payments are uploaded, and filed and provided to Internal Control; Collate and provide information relating to salary administration for decision making; Maintain and update Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and Circulars according to the requirements

Respond to salary related queries.; Debt Management; Supervisory Functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of the legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies; Knowledge of operational management practices; Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and Collective Agreements; Knowledge of the National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Knowledge of the Division of Revenue (DORA); Knowledge of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); Knowledge of the Logistical Information System LOGIS; Knowledge of the compilation of financial statements; knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.

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

Note: 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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