Circular 26 of 2026 · Post 26/81 · Ref WCTVETC 1/3/0033 Contract: Permanent

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

  • CentreCentral Office, Malmesbury
  • LevelLevel 09
Closing date: Applications closed

Job details

Circular
26 of 2026
Circular Post
26/81
Reference number
WCTVETC 1/3/0033 Contract: Permanent
Department
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Centre
Central Office, Malmesbury
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Service
Closing date
7 August 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Service

Application history

Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.

Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12 plus a recognised 4-years Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management.
  • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Financial Management environment of which 3 years’ must be supervisory experience.
  • A valid driver’s licence compulsory.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Completed articles will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA);
  • CET Act;
  • Treasury Regulations;
  • Public Service Regulations;
  • Public Service Act and the National Student financial Aid Scheme and related legislation.
  • Knowledge of Financial Management Systems.
  • Strategic project management skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of government decision-making and delegation of powers processes.
  • Excellent computer software skills.
  • Budget forecasting and management skills.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Analytical thinking and report writing skills.
  • Time management skills;
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Presentation skills;
  • Administration skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving.
  • Ability to operate under pressure, highly motivated.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Supervisory skills.

Duties

  • Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the financial information for planning purposes.
  • Oversee financial reporting for the college and support the Deputy Principal: Finance with regards to the compilation of Annual Financial Statements and Monthly Reports.
  • Review monthly reconciliations and perform financial reporting duties to internal and external parties.
  • Support the Deputy Principal: Finance with the compilation of quarterly reports to Council.
  • Monitor the internal controls in the Finance Division and ensure adherence to controls throughout the college.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide access to documentation.
  • Support the Deputy Principal: Finance in the management of the units within the Finance Department.
  • Assist the Deputy Principal: Finance in ensuring self-sustainability, proper accounting records and daily accounting discipline among staff.
  • Ensure effective supervision of staff for efficient financial accounting services.
  • Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

Enquiries

Ms A. Arosi Tel No: (022) 482 1143

APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED

Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.

Previous application instructions — for reference

Please log on to www.westcoastcollege.co.za register and apply online

Notes and Z83 guidance

Please click on the vacancies tab, fully complete the online Z83 application form, and attach a recently updated detailed CV with (years of experience, the start and the end date, the duties and three contactable references with email addresses for the previous and current employers).

  • Failure to sign, date and not fully complete the Z83 form will result in your application not being considered.
  • Applicants must submit Z83 and CV only, all other documents / proof will be submitted by shortlisted candidates. A separate application must be submitted for each post for which you are applying.
  • Late applications (received after the closing date and time) will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other relevant documents to College Human Resources Management Administration Unit on or before the day of the interview.
  • Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The employer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
  • The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) in the Department through the filling of the post(s) with a candidate whose appointment will promote representatively in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. The Employer reserves the right not to make an appointment, to withdraw, and / or amend the adverts for the post(s) and retains the right not to fill the posts as determined by the Director – General or the delegated authority. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills test.
  • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a qualifications and citizen verification; criminal record and financial/asset record checks.
  • Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 60 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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.

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Original Text
POST 26/81 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: WCTVETC 1/3/0033
Contract: Permanent
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Service
CENTRE : Central Office, Malmesbury
REQUIREMENTS : Matric / Grade 12 plus a recognised 4-years Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Financial
Management environment of which 3 years’ must be supervisory experience.
A valid driver’s licence compulsory. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Completed articles will be advantageous. Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA); CET Act; Treasury Regulations; Public Service
Regulations; Public Service Act and the National Student financial Aid Scheme and related legislation. Knowledge of Financial Management Systems.
Strategic project management skills. Extensive knowledge of government decision-making and delegation of powers processes. Excellent computer
software skills. Budget forecasting and management skills. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Analytical thinking and report writing skills. Time
management skills; Verbal and written communication skills. Presentation skills; Administration skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving. Ability to
operate under pressure, highly motivated. Interpersonal skills. Supervisory skills.
DUTIES : Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the financial information for planning purposes. Oversee financial reporting for the college and support the
Deputy Principal: Finance with regards to the compilation of Annual Financial
Statements and Monthly Reports. Review monthly reconciliations and perform financial reporting duties to internal and external parties. Support the Deputy
Principal: Finance with the compilation of quarterly reports to Council. Monitor the internal controls in the Finance Division and ensure adherence to controls
throughout the college. Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide access to documentation. Support the Deputy Principal: Finance in the
management of the units within the Finance Department. Assist the Deputy
Principal: Finance in ensuring self-sustainability, proper accounting records and daily accounting discipline among staff. Ensure effective supervision of
staff for efficient financial accounting services. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A. Arosi Tel No: (022) 482 1143

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