ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NORMATIVE FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE (PFMA) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Provincial Treasury. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government | closing date: 17 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
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
Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher) in Finance or Economics;
- Minimum of 3 years public sector finance experience and understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Administrative procedures relating to financial legislation;
- Norms and standards (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National and Provincial Treasury Directives and the financial governance environment, including the internal audit framework;
- Verbal and written communications skills, including report writing;
- Ability to think analytical and use data to acquire insights.
Duties
- Research, develop and update financial governance norms and standards;
- Monitor, evaluate and report on compliance with the Public Finance Management Act;
- Maintain and implement the Financial Management Capacity Maturity Model or other relevant governance monitoring;
- Maintain, rollout and update the Governance Framework according to the need of the environment;
- Annual analysis and evaluation of audit outcomes and submission of reports to Cabinet and SCOPA;
- Support institutions with implementation of the governance framework;
- Project Management.
Enquiries
Mr J Facoline Tel No: (021) 483 4388.
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. OTHER POST
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Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher) in Finance or Economics; Minimum of 3 years public sector finance experience and
understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Administrative procedures relating to financial legislation;
Norms and standards (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National and Provincial
Treasury Directives and the financial governance environment, including the internal audit framework; Verbal and written communications skills, including
report writing; Ability to think analytical and use data to acquire insights.
DUTIES : Research, develop and update financial governance norms and standards; Monitor, evaluate and report on compliance with the Public Finance
Management Act; Maintain and implement the Financial Management Capacity
Maturity Model or other relevant governance monitoring; Maintain, rollout and update the Governance Framework according to the need of the environment;
Annual analysis and evaluation of audit outcomes and submission of reports to Cabinet and SCOPA; Support institutions with implementation of the
governance framework; Project Management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Facoline Tel No: (021) 483 4388.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.