State Accountant: Reporting, Ref No. DOI 76/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 413,000 - 487,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government seeks a qualified State Accountant: Reporting in Cape Town to perform and supervise financial accounting administrative services in line with legislation and departmental policies.

Must hold an SAQA-recognised NQF level 6 qualification and have at least 1 year of relevant experience; salary level 8. Shortlisted candidates undergo assessments, with two pre-entry tests and comprehensive vetting.

Qualifications

• Qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher) recognised by SAQA.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide expenditure and payment services.
• Monitor and report on financial transactions.
• Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services.
• Provide salary administration and debt management services.
• Provide banking and cash management services.
• Supervisory functions.

Skills

Numeracy

Computer Literacy

Communication

Analytical

Report Writing

Planning

Education

NQF level 6 or higher SAQA-recognised

Tools

BAS

LOGIS

Job description

State Accountant: Reporting, Ref No. DOI 76/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/09

Job Title State Accountant: Reporting, Ref No. DOI 76/2026

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level 8

Enquiries Ms Sonia Farao at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform and supervise financial accounting administrative services in line with the relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures.

A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a relevant field.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide effective and efficient expenditure and payment services;


• Monitor and report on financial transactions;


• Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services;


• Provide salary administration and debt management services;


• Provide banking and cash management services;


• Supervisory functions.

Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Division of Revenue (DORA); Basic Accounting System (BAS); Logistical Information System LOGIS; Compilation of financial statements; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Report writing; Organising and planning; Communication skills (written and verbally); Analytical; Presentation.

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

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.

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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.