Director: Provincial Government Accounting ( PT 08/2025) needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Government is looking to employ a self motivated individual to ensure that the annual financial statements are a full and true reflection of the financial position of the provincial and local government and its entities as prescribed and manage the Directorate staff.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA)
• At least 5 years’ middle or senior management experience and proven knowledge of technical abilities on accounting practices

Recommendation    

• Valid driver’s license or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities
• Knowledge of the people management function
• Post Graduate studies in accounting and financial governance
• Chartered Accountant
• An aptitude for training and rolling out the relevant reporting frameworks
• Excellent networking abilities
• Working knowledge of Standards of GRAP and the Modified Cash Standard

Key Performance Areas    

• Drive the application of accounting practice within departments and entities in line with the latest applicable reporting frameworks.
• Compile and table annual consolidated financial statements of the Province.
• Manage the research and issuing of best accounting practices.
• Manage technical assistance provided on the interpretation of accounting standards and frameworks.
• Driving accounting capacitation through training interventions on financial governance and accounting frameworks.
• Improving the financial governance maturity within departments through multi-disciplinary engagements.
• People and Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Strategic capability and leadership
• Change management
• Communication: written and oral skills
• Financial management
• Knowledge management
• Project management