Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render financial support services within the department.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting or Mathematics as passed subjects.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in a financial environment. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Banking; Petty cash and cashiers duties; Maintenance of supplier’s entity information/ database on BAS (Basic Accounting System); Journals. 

Competencies    

• A good understanding and knowledge of the following: Basic financial operating systems (such as BAS – Basic Accounting System); Financial accounting processes; Publlic Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and other financial policies, prescripts and directives. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy in MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Numeracy and accuracy; Working with people; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.