Circular 26 of 2026 · Post 26/197 · Ref 325
DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Western Cape Education Department (WCED)
- CentreCape Town
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 13
Closing date: 9 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 26 of 2026
- Circular Post
- 26/197
- Reference number
- 325
- Department
- Western Cape Education Department (WCED)
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Cape Town
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The
remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. - Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
The listed centre is Cape Town.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The
remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA.
- At least 5 years of experience at middle or senior management level.
- Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS).
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge: Applicable legislative and regulatory framework.
- Principles and practice of financial accounting.
- Proven knowledge of financial statements.
- Tools and techniques for accounting and reporting.
- Government financial systems.
- Systems approach to solving problems.
- Change management and people skills.
- The ability to give clear direction in realising objectives and clear and concise communication.
- Leadership, team building and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Duties
- Act as Departmental Accountant for the Western Cape Education Department.
- Develop, implement, monitor and review departmental accounting policies, procedures and processes.
- Responsible for the reconciliation and management of the Departmental Bank Account.
- Manage own revenue policies, tariffs, systems and procedures.
- Perform month-end and year-end accounts closure process.
- Prepare the Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements and supporting working papers.
- Manage liabilities and commitments within budget constraints, including; recording, reconciliation and settlement.
- Monitor Departmental Asset and Liability accounts.
- Manage receivables due to the department, including; the recording, collection, banking and write-off of irrecoverable amounts.
- Responsible for Salary Administration and the pay-over of statutory deductions, i.e. tax, pensions, etc.
- Consolidate and reconcile payroll data and prepare statutory and other payroll returns.
- Maintain statutory and other required registers with supporting documents, including but not limited to registers of unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful and irregular expenditure and register of losses, damages and claims.
- Manage all audit responses including the Auditor- General, Internal Audit and Forensic Investigative Unit.
- Manage and maintain transversal financial systems.
- Identify staff capacity needs and ensure training interventions.
- Manage directorate’s budget in line with the strategic objectives of the Department.
- Provide strategic direction for Financial Administration within the Department.
Enquiries
Mr L Ely Tel No: (021) 467 2537
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Notes and Z83 guidance
The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s.
- Applications must be made via the department’s on-line E-Recruitment system. The on-line system will automatically generate a Curriculum Vitae; applicants are therefore required to ensure that their profiles are fully completed. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date.
- All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit.
- Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
- The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening and appointment is subject to positive security clearance outcome.
- Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered post the interview the application will not be considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was 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.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 26/197 : DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: 325 Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The
remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. At least 5 years of experience at middle or senior management level. Successful
completion of the Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS).
Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Applicable legislative and regulatory framework. Principles and practice of financial accounting. Proven knowledge
of financial statements. Tools and techniques for accounting and reporting.
Government financial systems. Systems approach to solving problems.
Change management and people skills. The ability to give clear direction in realising objectives and clear and concise communication. Leadership, team
building and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy (Excel, Word and
PowerPoint). Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the
Western Cape.
DUTIES : Act as Departmental Accountant for the Western Cape Education Department. Develop, implement, monitor and review departmental accounting policies,
procedures and processes. Responsible for the reconciliation and management of the Departmental Bank Account. Manage own revenue
policies, tariffs, systems and procedures. Perform month-end and year-end accounts closure process. Prepare the Quarterly and Annual Financial
Statements and supporting working papers. Manage liabilities and commitments within budget constraints, including; recording, reconciliation and
settlement. Monitor Departmental Asset and Liability accounts. Manage receivables due to the department, including; the recording, collection, banking
and write-off of irrecoverable amounts. Responsible for Salary Administration and the pay-over of statutory deductions, i.e. tax, pensions, etc. Consolidate
and reconcile payroll data and prepare statutory and other payroll returns.
Maintain statutory and other required registers with supporting documents, including but not limited to registers of unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful and
irregular expenditure and register of losses, damages and claims. Manage all audit responses including the Auditor- General, Internal Audit and Forensic
Investigative Unit. Manage and maintain transversal financial systems. Identify staff capacity needs and ensure training interventions. Manage directorate’s
budget in line with the strategic objectives of the Department. Provide strategic direction for Financial Administration within the Department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Ely Tel No: (021) 467 2537
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The
remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. At least 5 years of experience at middle or senior management level. Successful
completion of the Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS).
Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Applicable legislative and regulatory framework. Principles and practice of financial accounting. Proven knowledge
of financial statements. Tools and techniques for accounting and reporting.
Government financial systems. Systems approach to solving problems.
Change management and people skills. The ability to give clear direction in realising objectives and clear and concise communication. Leadership, team
building and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy (Excel, Word and
PowerPoint). Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the
Western Cape.
DUTIES : Act as Departmental Accountant for the Western Cape Education Department. Develop, implement, monitor and review departmental accounting policies,
procedures and processes. Responsible for the reconciliation and management of the Departmental Bank Account. Manage own revenue
policies, tariffs, systems and procedures. Perform month-end and year-end accounts closure process. Prepare the Quarterly and Annual Financial
Statements and supporting working papers. Manage liabilities and commitments within budget constraints, including; recording, reconciliation and
settlement. Monitor Departmental Asset and Liability accounts. Manage receivables due to the department, including; the recording, collection, banking
and write-off of irrecoverable amounts. Responsible for Salary Administration and the pay-over of statutory deductions, i.e. tax, pensions, etc. Consolidate
and reconcile payroll data and prepare statutory and other payroll returns.
Maintain statutory and other required registers with supporting documents, including but not limited to registers of unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful and
irregular expenditure and register of losses, damages and claims. Manage all audit responses including the Auditor- General, Internal Audit and Forensic
Investigative Unit. Manage and maintain transversal financial systems. Identify staff capacity needs and ensure training interventions. Manage directorate’s
budget in line with the strategic objectives of the Department. Provide strategic direction for Financial Administration within the Department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Ely Tel No: (021) 467 2537