Job Description

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent person to compile a credible and sustainable main and adjustments budget for the province, and to guide and monitor the efficient implementation thereof, through monthly in-year budget monitoring. This post is based in Cape Town (CBD).
Minimum Requirements

3-year B-Degree/Advanced Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
Recommendation Experience in the following: Management accounting field, expenditure analysis and report writing.
Key Performance Areas Coordinating the main budget (EPRE) process for the province, including planning, assessing budget submissions, compiling the budget (printers' proof), drafting of the Bill and tabling of the main budget for the province; Coordinating the adjustment (AEPE) budget process for the province, including rollover applications, planning, assessing budget submissions, compiling the budget (printers proof), drafting of the Bill for the adjustment budget/s and tabling of the AEPE for the province; Coordinate, monitor and analyse the In-year budget spending performance of 3 departments/ votes; Management of staff.
Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives); Medium Term Expenditure Framework Budget process and procedures; Adjustments Estimate process and procedures; Basic accounting system and its structures; Appropriation accounts; Submissions to Accounting Officer, Ministers, Cabinet and Treasury; Relevant systems; Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA); National Treasury Regulations (NTRs); Provincial Treasury Instructions (PTIs); Division of Revenue Act (DORA); Direct Charges Act; Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act; Appropriation Act as amended; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Presentation; Research and econometric.
Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 811 560 per annum (Salary level 11)

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.
Notes

Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. 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.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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