WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF PROVINCIAL TREASURY 

 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

 

CLOSING DATE : 25 May 2026 

 

 

 

NOTE : All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

 

 

DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REF NO: PT 07/2026 

SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; 5 year’s middle/ senior managerial level experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Asset Management within the public sector; and The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (see paragraph 4 in notes below).Competencies: Strategic Management and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Change Management; Financial Management; and People Management and Empowerment. 

 

DUTIES : Strategic SCM and Asset Management Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Supply Chain Management and Movable Asset Management to ensure alignment with legislation, policy frameworks, and service delivery priorities. Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management: Develop and maintain SCM and asset management governance frameworks; oversee compliance, performance, and capacity assessments; and implement targeted risk mitigation and improvement interventions; Strategic Sourcing, Data Analysis, and Reporting: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and oversee the analysis and reporting of procurement and asset management data to support evidence-based decision-making and value for money; Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building: Provide advisory and client support services, lead SCM and asset management capacity-building initiatives, and manage stakeholder relationships across government and external partners; and Financial, Project, and People Management: Manage budgets, projects, and resources in compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensure effective people management, performance management, and staff development. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms Nadia Ebrahim (nadia.ebrahim@westerncape.gov.za) Tel No: (021) 483 4748). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (SYSTEM CONTROLLER): SUPPORTING AND INTERLINKED FINANCIAL SYSTEMS REF NO: PT 09/2026 

SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09) 

CENTRE : Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary degree (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Management, Financial Management, Accounting, or a related field; a minimum of 3 years' functional experience in a financial system environment; and a valid (Code B or higher) driver's license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Local government sphere legislation; MFMA Treasury Regulations Accounting Principles; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; labour relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general. Skills needed: Numeracy, computer literacy, communication skills; project management, accounting, finance, and audit. Analytical skills; Report writing, financial management, and people management. 

 

DUTIES : Render transversal support of maintenance of the financial systems and access security and controls. Provide support in the management of reporting processes of the financial systems. Provide capacity building in provincial departments to enhance the effective utilization of the financial system. Implementation of applications and financial systems. Monitor compliance and enforcement of prescribed legislation, policies, and guidelines relating to all financial system processes. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr B Gordon Tel No: (021) 483 6268 

 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 086 137 0214. 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.