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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (Expenditure and Budgets)

  • Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch
  • Western Cape
  • R413k /yr
  • Finance and Accounting
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 at 17:00 Closes today
Reference
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Source
DPSA · 23 Oct 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate experience in Finance that focuses on the Key Performance Areas of the post. Working experience and skills in BAS (Basic Accounting System), LOGIS, or other appropriate Financial Systems and PERSAL.

Appropriate Supervisory experience. 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 SCOAcodes and reports on LOGIS / BAS.

Good leadership and managerial skills. Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Duties

Support the Assistant Director: Finance in executing the hospital’s strategic objectives. Manage the Creditors section effectively to achieve its goals and targets. Ensure timeous and accurate reporting on 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 staff performance and development. Handle computer systems such as LOGIS and/or BAS effectively. Maintain and clear Assets and Liabilities accounts.

Manage and maintain debtor accounts.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms H van Graan Tel No: (021) 658-5007

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

General note

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 37/287: Deputy Director: Manager Hospital Development (5/8th Post) Directorate: Facilities and Infrastructure Management, Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Redevelopment Office, Salary R582 684 (5/8th) per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 37 dated 16 October 2026, has been amended as follows: Deputy Director: Manager Hospital Development (5/8th Post) (3 Year-Contract)