This vacancy has closed. It closed on 27 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: CAS 11/2026
Salary: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 27 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Financial Management at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy development; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act-PFMA); National Treasury regulations (NTR's), Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions-PTI's); Financial Systems including Enterprise Content Management (ECM); Modified Cash Standards and Accounting Manual for Departments; and Report writing skills. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties

Manage the cashier, banking, and electronic payments functions, ensuring the effective safeguarding and management of all source documents, and face-value forms; Manage and ensure quality assurance of transactions processed on BAS and LOGIS, including the verification of payments against approved budgets, the maintenance and loading of BAS entities, and the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all financial transactions; Oversee and manage all financial reconciliations, including but not limited to bank, petty cash, and creditor reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organisational policies and financial controls; Ensure the timely processing and payment of creditors in respect of recurring services, to maintain good supplier relationships and uninterrupted service delivery; Monitor and manage the generic finance email inbox, ensuring that all sundry payment-related correspondence, queries, and supporting documentation are attended to promptly and appropriately; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements relating to transfer payments, identifying and addressing any areas of non-compliance; Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all financial information and supporting documentation; Maintain accurate and comprehensive transfer payment schedules, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and supported for inclusion in the annual financial statements and annual report; Mentor, coach, and develop employees within the division, including managing employee performance, conducting performance evaluations, implementing disciplinary processes where required, and recognising and rewarding employee achievements; Manage and optimise divisional operations while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and wellness standards, fostering a safe, healthy, and productive work environment.

Where to send your application

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries

Ms Lynn-Dell Mannel Tel No: (021) 483 9549

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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