About Western Cape Department of Health

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is the provincial government body responsible for providing public healthcare to residents of the Western Cape, South Africa. The department provides a wide range of services through over 500 facilities, including flagship hospitals like Groote Schuur and Tygerberg.

Experience:

• Appropriate experience in Finance that focuses on the Key Performance Areas of the post. Appropriate working experience and skills in BAS (Basic Accounting System), LOGIS, or other appropriate Financial Systems and PERSAL.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate three year National Diploma/Degree.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Relevant knowledge, skills and experience of financial systems, processes, procedures, prescripts and legislative framework (PFMA, NTRs, etc.). Knowledge of BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS. Knowledge of Annual Financial Statements. Knowledge of budget, expenditure and suspense accounts. Computer literacy. Knowledge of and ability to apply the Disciplinary Code. Ability to analyze and provide solutions to problems. In-depth knowledge of SCOA codes and reports on LOGIS / BAS. Good leadership and managerial skills. Ability to work under pressure and independently. Supervisory experience.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

• Support the Assistant Director: Finance in executing the hospital’s strategic objectives. Effectively manage the Creditors section to achieve its goals and targets. Ensure timeous and accurate reporting with regard to the Annual Financial Statements. Interpret, apply and ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations and instructions as practiced in the Public Sector. Do quarterly evaluations and give training to personnel. Authorize transactions on LOGIS and BAS. Manage the performance and development of staff. Effective handling of computer systems such as LOGIS and/or BAS. Maintain and clear Assets and Liabilities accounts. Manage and maintain debtor accounts.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’stechnical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct)assessment.