Job Description

The Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render financial support services. The individual must have the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. The post is based in Cape Town - CBD.
Minimum RequirementsSenior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting or Mathematics as passed subjects.
RecommendationRelevant experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment.
Key Performance AreasCashier duties; collect, verify and record revenue received; safeguarding of cash on hand and petty cash; daily reconciliation between money received and receipts issued; issuing of receipts; completion of deposit slips; filing and safeguarding of source documents and face value forms; update registers and statistics; draft letters and/or other correspondence when required; banking services; allocate revenue and debits from PMG account; reconcile and clear bank interfaces and exceptions; liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to revenue received; compile journals; capturing of Journals on BAS system.Bookkeeping duties; capturing of receipts on BAS system; processing of interdepartmental claims; keep and maintain the claims payable and recoverable registers; follow up on outstanding claims; request reports of ledger accounts and analyse all transactions; clearing of Ledger accounts; ensure correct record keeping of accounts; compile monthly stats; assist with closing of books; document control. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; handle routine telephonic and e-mail enquiries; make photocopies and scan documents; keep and maintain the filing system; draft letters when required; keep and mantain the incoming and outgoing document register.
CompetenciesKnowledge and understanding of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, 1994, as amended, Basic Conditions of Employment Act., BAS, LOGIS, Database Management, Information and Records Management, Staff Performance Management System (SPMS). Communication (written and verbal) skills. Computer literacy in MS Excel and MS Word. Interpersonal skills. Organising and planning skills. Problem-solving skills. Record keeping skills. Basic numeracy skills.
RemunerationR xxxx per annum (Salary Level 5)Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesShortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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 0861 370 214. 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.

Western Cape Government