About Western Cape Education Department (WCED)

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is the provincial government department responsible for primary and secondary education in the Western Cape, South Africa. It manages early childhood development, public schools, and adult education while providing oversight for independent schools.

Requirements

• 3 year post matric finance qualification or degree plus 2 years relevant administrative experience (preferably in finance and records management experience).
• Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of relevant Departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Archives and Records Service Act; Knowledge of Public Financial Management (PFMA); Knowledge of budgeting processes and techniques; Knowledge of Financial Systems (e.g. Pastel, etc.); Knowledge of School Administrative processes and procedures; Knowledge of Information Management Systems (EMIS, CEMIS, Leave Management Systems); Knowledge of SCM processes and procedures. Communication skills in (2 official languages of the Western Cape); Computer Literacy (including skills in Pastel, etc.); Planning and Organising; Presentation; Report writing skills (reports and submissions); Analytical and interpretation; Interpersonal; Problem solving; Financial (including bookkeeping