State Accountant: Governance, Ref No. DSD 64/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render Internal Control services to the Department.. This post is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.

Recommendation

None.### Key Performance Areas

Provide proper governance services; Provide fraud and loss management services; Provide fraud and loss management services; Render Assurance Services; Review and maintain financial information and knowledge management.

Competencies

Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; K procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems. Commented; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; policies of the government of the day; performance management system in general.

Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management.

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 submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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.

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