Accounting Clerk: Internal Control (Governance), Ref No. WCMD 83/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 237,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Mobility Department of the Western Cape Government seeks an Accounting Clerk: Internal Control (Governance) to provide clerical support to the Sub-Directorate Internal Control. The successful candidate must work under pressure, handle irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics. Responsibilities include ERMCO secretariat functions, reviewing finance instructions, updating the Departmental Corporate Governance Improvement Plan, and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the Sub-Directorate Internal Control Governance.
• Perform ERMCO secretariat functions and assist with external audit processes.
• Review and implement Finance Instructions and Policies; monitor the DCGIP.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numeracy

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Planning and organising

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Office equipment use

Education

Grade 12 (Accounting)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261026-3

Tracking Number WCMD 83/2026

Job Title Accounting Clerk: Internal Control (Governance), Ref No. WCMD 83/2026

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 5

Enquiries Ms Y. Ismail [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town - CBD

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) have an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable competent individual to render Internal Control Governance clerical support services to the Sub-Directorate Internal Control. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Grade 12 (Senior certificate or equivalent qualification) with Accounting and Mathematics as subjects.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Perform Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMCO) secretariat functions; Render External Audit Process; Review of Finance Instructions and Policies; Update and monitoring of the Departmental Corporate Governance Improvement Plan (DCGIP).

Knowledge of the following: Internal control governance and financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 1999; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended; Public Service Regulations, 2016; Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Procedures in terms of the working environment.

Skills in the following: Language; Numeracy; Literacy; Good Verbal and Written Communication; Basic Numeracy; Computer literacy in MS Excel and MS Word; Planning and Organising; Record Keeping; Problem-solving; Job Knowledge; Interpersonal Relations; Flexibility;Teamwork; Accuracy;Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment.

Remuneration

R 237 453- R 279 708 per annum (Salary Level 5)

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 will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.