WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3-years’ relevant management experience in a financial management environment Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Business and management principles; Project management; Public management and administration; Relationship management; Public Finance Management Act and Regulations, Instructions, Guidelines and Practice Notes issued in terms thereof; Organisational and government structures and oversight bodies; Anti-corruption strategies and fraud measures; Departmental policies and standard operating procedures; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP and GAAP); Reporting Frameworks (SCOA); Government priorities; Government Financial Systems; Costing principles, methodologies and practices; Financial planning and budgeting principles and practices; Planning, budgeting and reporting tools and techniques; Managing of performance information; Financial management concepts; Supply Chain Management procedures; Public Service reporting procedures; Human Resource Management and Development; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the departmental budget process, develop and maintain standard operating procedures; Prepare inputs for strategic plan and annual performance plan; Manage the departmental Medium Term Expenditure Committee (MTEC) process; Maintain and monitor financial information and ensure timely response to audits communications; Prepare a breakdown of estimated revenue and expenditure and prevent unauthorised expenditure, overspending and under spending; Manage the human resources and financial resources of the sub directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Nicholas at Tel No: (021) 483 4896 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUDGET REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REF NO: TPW 2019-160 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree (or higher qualification); a minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience in Financial Management or Financial Accounting Recommendation: Advanced Excel and database development experience; Ability to interpret, apply and adhere to strict financial and legal deadlines/timeframes and concepts; A valid code B driving licence Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National, Provincial and Departmental policies, prescripts and practices; Budget Management, compilation and reporting; Interpret applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; BAS and Persal Systems; Application of technology; Analytical and critical thinking skills; Financial management and cost accounting skills; Good interpersonal skills; Adaptability; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Report writing and formulations skills. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible budget planning for the department; Responsible for budget preparation for the department; Analysis of expenditure and revenue trends against departmental performance; Development and maintenance of databases and templates; Preparation of information for the Medium Term Expenditure Committee, the legislature, the Auditor-General and other line functionaries. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Nicholas at Tel No: (021) 483 4896 
 

​ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GMT - FLEET FINANCE (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING) REF NO: TPW 2019-173 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification) in Accounting Science; A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience Recommendation: A valid code B driving licence Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial delegations, procedures and Instructions; Disciplinary and grievance procedures; FleetMan system; Oracle EBS (E-Business Suite); GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice); Public Finance Management Act; National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and Directives; Departmental Instructions; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to interpret relevant directives and policies; Problem solving skills. 
 
DUTIES : Maintain programmes to maintain the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA)and ensure all month-end procedures are performed; Prepare financial reports and communicate to all relevant stakeholders, Ensure financial statement followed up, scrutinised and included in financial reporting; Accounting for assets, liabilities, revenue, expenditure, budget statement, disclosure notes and accounting policies; Regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and tactical advice; Change management in operating and systematic processes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs K. Proctor-Fourie at Tel No: (021) 467 4792 


 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGETING MONITORING AND REPORTING REF NO: TPW 2019-165 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Management accounting/financial accounting field; Database management and administration Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Administration; Project Management; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Business and management principles; Political science and public policy; Relationship management; Public Finance Management Act and Regulations, Instructions, Guidelines and Practice Notes issued in terms thereof; Government Accounting Standards; Reporting Frameworks (SCOA); Government financial systems; Financial planning and budgeting principles and practices; Planning, budgeting and reporting tools and techniques; Supply Chain Management procedures; Problem solving and decision making skills; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor revenue and expenditure; Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting: Distribute the department in-year monitoring reporting programme inclusive of immovable assets; Adjustment budget: Prepare the adjustment budget templates; Sound control environment: Assist with the prevention of unauthorised expenditure, under spending and over spending; Programme related regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and tactical advice; Oversight bodies, committees and forums; Assist with the preparation of responses; Operations of the sub-component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R van der Fort at Tel No: (021) 483 8738 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: GMT: FLEET FINANCE - REVENUE CYCLE CONTROL REF NO: TPW 2019-174 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Accounting Sciences; A minimum of 2 year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: The Operation of a trading entity; GMT policies and standard operating procedures; National Treasury regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Public Finance Management Act; Financial procedures, delegations, instructions; Disciplinary and grievance procedures; FleetMan system; Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP); Oracle E-Business Suite; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer Literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the tariff and revenue adjustments on the systems: Draw reports and ensure all vehicles accurate charge identification codes; Oversee and manage input for revenue included in financial reporting; Manage initiatives to promote value for money and efficiency gains and draft recommendations for enhanced efficiency gains; Assist with assurance engagements; Stakeholder relationship management; Change management in operating and systematic processes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Proctor-Fourie at Tel No: (021) 467 4792 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (SPECIAL PROJECTS) REF NO: TPW 2019-171 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 1-year administration support experience Recommendation: Exposure or training to/in information management; Knowledge of the Built Environment profession Competencies: Knowledge of Project Management; Technical proficiency; Problem analysis, solving and decision making; Proficiency in MS office applications including MS Projects; Data management; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Effective management of performance of the actual and virtual branch programme office functions and subordinates; Maintain high level competency in the deployment, application, improvements and upgrades of enterprise programme management information system/s (RPM/EPM) and ensure data management and integrity for reporting and record keeping purposes; Assist relevant stakeholders by providing operating framework; Ensure project information/data and reports are timeously available for users and auditing; Ensure statutory annual documents (Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans and Service Delivery Agreements) between the department and its client departments are correctly complied to the relevant standards; Assist project leaders with technical user support, project related administration and the implementation of new processes and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Harris at Tel No: (021) 483 4363