Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a finance- budgeting and reporting service to all programmes and components within the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial / Management Accounting or Financial Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a financial environment. 

Recommendation    

• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Co-ordinate the SCOA toning process for the Department; Effective co-ordination, compilation, registration and control of the Medium-Term Expenditure; Framework (MTEF) to ensure an efficient budgetary function for the department; Compilation of projections for the monthly In Year Monitoring System; Assisting in the facilitation and implementation of the Original and Adjustment budget process in the Department as per National Treasury requirements; Asset register of the component is updated on an ongoing basis by facilitating ad-hoc checks; Tariffs Register. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Strong Financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance Administrative procedures relating to specific working environment including norms and standards; BAS and Vulindleia Systems; Relevant legislation, directions and procedures regarding financial management. Skills in the following: Proven Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to work with large excel files and attentive to detail; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.