Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (Expenditure and Budgets) (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 413,000 - 487,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness invites applications for the Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (Expenditure and Budgets) at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch. The post is permanent and offers a competitive annual remuneration between R413 001 and R486 501, plus service benefits.

The role supports the Assistant Director: Finance, manages the creditors section, ensures timely reporting on the annual financial statements, enforces financial

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge of PFMA, NTRs, and financial prescripts.
• Experience with annual financial statements and budgets.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Director: Finance in executing the hospital's strategic objectives.
• Manage the Creditors section effectively to achieve its goals and targets.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on the Annual Financial Statements.
• Interpret, apply and ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations and instructions as practiced in the Public Sector.
• Do quarterly evaluations and give training to personnel.
• Authorize transactions on LOGIS and BAS.
• Manage staff performance and development.
• Handle computer systems such as LOGIS and BAS effectively.
• Maintain and clear Assets and Liabilities accounts.
• Manage and maintain debtor accounts.

Skills

Public sector financial governance

Analytical problem solving

Leadership

Work under pressure

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent

Tools

BAS

LOGIS

PERSAL

Job description

Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (Expenditure and Budgets)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

RXH61/2026

Location:

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch

Remuneration

R 413 001 - R 486 501 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

23 Oct 2026

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Support the Assistant Director: Finance in executing the hospital`s strategic objectives. Manage the Creditors section effectively to achieve its goals and targets. Ensure timeous and accurate reporting on the Annual Financial Statements. Interpret, apply and ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations and instructions as practiced in the Public Sector. Do quarterly evaluations and give training to personnel. Authorize transactions on LOGIS and BAS. Manage staff performance and development. Handle computer systems such as LOGIS and/or BAS effectively. Maintain and clear Assets and Liabilities accounts. Manage and maintain debtor accounts.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Relevant knowledge, skills and experience of financial systems, processes, procedures, prescripts and legislative framework (PFMA, NTRs, etc.). Knowledge of BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS. Knowledge of Annual Financial Statements. Knowledge of budget, expenditure and suspense accounts. Computer literacy. Knowledge of and ability to apply the Disciplinary Code. Ability to analyze and provide solutions to problems. In-depth knowledge of SCOA codes and reports on LOGIS / BAS. Good leadership and managerial skills. Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Experience

Appropriate experience in Finance that focuses on the Key Performance Areas of the post. Working experience and skills in BAS (Basic Accounting System), LOGIS, or other appropriate Financial Systems and PERSAL. Appropriate Supervisory experience.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate`s suitability based on the post`s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver`s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.