ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CONTROL

Job Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, is hiring an Assistant Director: Revenue and Expenditure Control under reference AGR 31/2026. The role requires an NQF level 7 B-Degree in Financial or Management Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant supervisory or management accounting experience. Responsibilities include managing the in-year monitoring system, MTEF coordination, annual financial statements, SCOA policies, and tariff processes. Applications must be submitted online.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher) in Financial/Management Accounting, Financial management or related field
• A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory/ management accounting experience
• Working knowledge of legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices bearing on line functions
• Working knowledge of Project management, Operational management practices, Procurement and tendering processes
• Working knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS)
• Working knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations
• Skills in numeracy, computer literacy, project management, accounting, finance and audit, financial analytical, and financial management

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate and monitor the in year monitoring system (IYM)
• Effective coordination, compilation and registration of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and registration of the Adjusted budget process
• Completion of the Annual Financial Statements and Appropriation statement
• Design, development and implementation of Management Accounting policies and procedures with regards to SCOA
• Review and maintain departmental tariff process for relevant programmes
• Perform managerial functions

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