Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/215
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT REPORTING
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- CentreHead Office, Cape Town, stationed at Bellville Health Park in Bellville
- ProvinceWestern Cape
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 6
- Circular Post
- 28/215
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Head Office, Cape Town, stationed at Bellville Health Park in Bellville
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
The listed centre is Head Office, Cape Town, stationed at Bellville Health Park in Bellville.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree (e.g.
- IT, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or others subject with numerical orientation) (or equivalent).
- Experience: Appropriate experience in financial data analysis, management accounting, financial administration, budgeting, costing or financial reporting.
- Appropriate experience in the advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
- Appropriate experience in the use of database management and analytics tools such as Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Power Query and VBA programming.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills);
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse large, complex datasets, perform data cleaning and transformation, and generate actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, financial modelling, data analytics and business intelligence, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial and operational information.
- Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, Power Query and/or Power Pivot), Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Power BI and other data analytics and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
- Proven people management, coaching and staff development skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all organisational levels and independently where required.
Duties
- Lead financial modelling and database management activities that support strategic planning, budgeting and decision-making.
- Analyse and interpret complex financial and non-financial information, providing evidence-based insights and recommendations to management.
- Oversee data governance, including data extraction, validation and quality assurance, to ensure the integrity and quality of financial and management information.
- Continuously review the effectiveness of existing databases and financial reporting models and develop automated reporting solutions.
- Monitor expenditure, cash flow and budget performance through forecasting and variance analysis to promote sound financial management.
- Prepare cost estimates, financial assessments and supporting analyses to inform planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
- Build organisational analytical capability by providing technical guidance and training to Sectors and Institutions on forecasting methodologies, financial reporting and the interpretation of management information.
- Manage and develop staff to ensure the effective delivery of financial analytical services.
Enquiries
Ms W Hanekom Tel No: (021) 815-8608
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 28/215 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT REPORTING
Directorate Management Accounting
Sub-Directorate: Strategic Budget Analysis
SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town, stationed at Bellville Health Park in Bellville
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree (e.g. IT, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or others subject
with numerical orientation) (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in financial data analysis, management accounting, financial administration,
budgeting, costing or financial reporting. Appropriate experience in the advanced use of Microsoft Excel. Appropriate experience in the use of
database management and analytics tools such as Microsoft Azure, SQL
Server, Power Query and VBA programming. Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills); Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to analyse large, complex
datasets, perform data cleaning and transformation, and generate actionable insights to support decision-making. Knowledge of management accounting,
budgeting, financial modelling, data analytics and business intelligence, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial and operational
information. Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft
Excel (advanced functions, Power Query and/or Power Pivot), Microsoft
Access, SQL Server, Power BI and other data analytics and reporting tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical, evidence-based solutions. Proven people management,
coaching and staff development skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work
collaboratively across all organisational levels and independently where required.
DUTIES : Lead financial modelling and database management activities that support strategic planning, budgeting and decision-making. Analyse and interpret
complex financial and non-financial information, providing evidence-based insights and recommendations to management. Oversee data governance,
including data extraction, validation and quality assurance, to ensure the integrity and quality of financial and management information. Continuously
review the effectiveness of existing databases and financial reporting models and develop automated reporting solutions. Monitor expenditure, cash flow and
budget performance through forecasting and variance analysis to promote sound financial management. Prepare cost estimates, financial assessments
and supporting analyses to inform planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
Build organisational analytical capability by providing technical guidance and training to Sectors and Institutions on forecasting methodologies, financial
reporting and the interpretation of management information. Manage and develop staff to ensure the effective delivery of financial analytical services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Hanekom Tel No: (021) 815-8608
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. (click “online
applications”).
Directorate Management Accounting
Sub-Directorate: Strategic Budget Analysis
SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town, stationed at Bellville Health Park in Bellville
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree (e.g. IT, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or others subject
with numerical orientation) (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in financial data analysis, management accounting, financial administration,
budgeting, costing or financial reporting. Appropriate experience in the advanced use of Microsoft Excel. Appropriate experience in the use of
database management and analytics tools such as Microsoft Azure, SQL
Server, Power Query and VBA programming. Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills); Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to analyse large, complex
datasets, perform data cleaning and transformation, and generate actionable insights to support decision-making. Knowledge of management accounting,
budgeting, financial modelling, data analytics and business intelligence, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial and operational
information. Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft
Excel (advanced functions, Power Query and/or Power Pivot), Microsoft
Access, SQL Server, Power BI and other data analytics and reporting tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical, evidence-based solutions. Proven people management,
coaching and staff development skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work
collaboratively across all organisational levels and independently where required.
DUTIES : Lead financial modelling and database management activities that support strategic planning, budgeting and decision-making. Analyse and interpret
complex financial and non-financial information, providing evidence-based insights and recommendations to management. Oversee data governance,
including data extraction, validation and quality assurance, to ensure the integrity and quality of financial and management information. Continuously
review the effectiveness of existing databases and financial reporting models and develop automated reporting solutions. Monitor expenditure, cash flow and
budget performance through forecasting and variance analysis to promote sound financial management. Prepare cost estimates, financial assessments
and supporting analyses to inform planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
Build organisational analytical capability by providing technical guidance and training to Sectors and Institutions on forecasting methodologies, financial
reporting and the interpretation of management information. Manage and develop staff to ensure the effective delivery of financial analytical services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Hanekom Tel No: (021) 815-8608
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. (click “online
applications”).