STATE ACCOUNTANT: INTERNAL CONTROL is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government | closing date: 06 July 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
R413 -001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Internal Auditing;
- A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework governing the Public Service;
- Departmental accounting services;
- Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual);
- Financial functions and practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics.
- General information support systems such as Oracle and ECM;
- State accountant duties and practices, as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics;
- Working procedures in terms of the working environment;
- Project management;
- Public service procedures, processes and systems;
- Skills needed: Proven computer literacy;
- Written and verbal communication;
- Accounting, Finance and audit;
- Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis;
- Legal administration: planning and organising.
- Problem-solving; report writing, record keeping, and interpersonal relations.
- Flexibility;
- Teamwork;
- Accuracy;
- Aptitude of Figures;
- Ability to perform routine tasks;
- Ability to operate office equipment;
- Ability to work under pressure; willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.
Duties
- Review processes and procedures to ensure that the Accounting Officer’s system of internal control is implemented and maintained in the trading entity.
- Review processes and procedures to ensure that the Human Resource Delegations are implemented and maintained in the trading entity.
- Review automated and manual internal control processes and make recommendations for business improvement;
- Update and maintain input of the Departmental Corporate Governance Implementation Plan for the trading entity.
- Review the implementation of financial-related systems and procedures during projects.
- Ensure the integration of governance in relation to financial, accounting, Management Accounting and SCM.
- Advise on policy, norms and standards and SOP’s of the trading entity.
- Ensure that policies, processes and procedures, norms and standards are maintained Assist with input required by the Western Cape Mobility Department and other bodies related to internal control procedures.
- Assistance in management of internal and external audit processes.
Enquiries
Ms Y Ismail Tel No: (021) 467 4755.
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
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Original Text
SALARY : R413 -001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Internal Auditing; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework governing
the Public Service; Departmental accounting services; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations,
Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA),
1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Financial functions and practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate
financial statistics. General information support systems such as Oracle and
ECM; State accountant duties and practices, as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Working procedures in terms
of the working environment; Project management; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and
verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal administration: planning and organising.
Problem-solving; report writing, record keeping, and interpersonal relations.
Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Ability to work under pressure;
willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.
DUTIES : Review processes and procedures to ensure that the Accounting Officer’s system of internal control is implemented and maintained in the trading entity.
Review processes and procedures to ensure that the Human Resource
Delegations are implemented and maintained in the trading entity. Review automated and manual internal control processes and make recommendations
for business improvement; Update and maintain input of the Departmental
Corporate Governance Implementation Plan for the trading entity. Review the implementation of financial-related systems and procedures during projects.
Ensure the integration of governance in relation to financial, accounting,
Management Accounting and SCM. Advise on policy, norms and standards and
SOP’s of the trading entity. Ensure that policies, processes and procedures, norms and standards are maintained Assist with input required by the Western
Cape Mobility Department and other bodies related to internal control procedures. Assistance in management of internal and external audit
processes.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Y Ismail Tel No: (021) 467 4755.
APPLICATIONS : 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
NOTE : 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.
CLOSING DATE : 06 July 2026
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.