Assistant Director, Financial Accounting - Contract

POST DESCRIPTION

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (SALARY LEVEL 9)

SALARY

R468459.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits

APPOINTMENT TYPE

CONTRACT (COLLEGE COUNCIL APPOINTMENT)

DURATION

6 MONTHS

CENTRE

CORPORATE OFFICE

REFERENCE NUMBER

CORP/ASD-FIN/04

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised three (3) year National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting/Public Management/ BCom or a relevant qualification. Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in finance or accounting field of which 2 years is on supervisory level. Must be computer literate. Must have a valid driver's license.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

Advanced experience in interpretation, development and implementation of financial policies. Knowledge of PSET and CET Act. Knowledge and understanding PFMA. Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of GRAP accounting framework. Knowledge of payroll taxation. Understanding of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation. Strong knowledge of financial management systems such as Pastel Evolution, Sage 300, SAP and other relevant financial management systems. Must have good administrative, planning, organising, financial management and project management skills. Must be able to compile financial reports. Must have good communication, problem solving and analytical skills. Must be analytical, client oriented.

DUTIES

Collection and recording of revenue: Cashier, banking service and electronic payments. Monitor and review the procedures for the collection and safekeeping of all monies and compliance with the relevant prescripts. Monitor and review the receipt and collection of monies to ensure that it is in accordance with the appropriate tariffs and properly recorded. Oversee that the banking of monies is done in accordance with the prescribed processes. Oversee that bank reconciliations are performed and are correct. Oversee the verification of the validity and allocation of payments received via electronic transfers. Oversee the safeguarding of source documents and face value forms. Debt management: Oversee the identification and accurate recording of debts owed to the department. Liaise with debtors in the most complex and problematic cases to determine payback conditions and time span. Oversee the process of obtaining the accounting officer's approval for debt collection conditions. Obtain the accounting officers approval for debt payback conditions and time span on the cases handled. Oversee the accurate allocation of monies received. Monitoring and reporting on revenue: Oversee and monitor income against budget and review reconciliations. Oversee and undertake the development of corrective measures when required. Oversee and review disclosure notes on revenue collection. Oversee and collate financial supporting information for planning purposes. Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information. Expenditure management: Compensation of employees. Oversee the verification of the capturing of payroll transactions on the accounting system. Oversee quality assure al payroll transactions. Authorise reimbursement transactions on the accounting system. Oversee the reconciliation of transactions(interface) on the payroll (PERSAL) with the accounting system (BAS). Authorise payments to third parties (employer contributions to pension funds, medical aid funds, tax contributions and reconciliations etc) outside the payroll system. Oversee verification of information for payroll certification. Goods and services: Oversee verification of source documents. Oversee the quality assurance and verification of transactions on BAS/LOGIS. Ensure that expenditure is in line with budget and item provisioning. Oversee the correct capturing of banking details on the accounting system. Oversee creditor reconciliation (ensure that service providers are paid timely and correctly). Transfers and subsidies. Oversee and reconcile payment requests with budget provisions and the availability of funds. Oversee the process to ensure that the relevant institution is eligible for a transfer payment/subsidy and that they comply with the relevant financial legislative requirements. Authorise the payment of transfers and subsidies processed on the accounting system. Reporting: Oversee the processing of information to determine expenditure against budget. Review and analyses expenditure report, distribute to budget holders and obtain inputs on expenditure status. Oversee the compilation of interim and annual reports on conditional grants. Ensure the safeguarding of all source documents. Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service.

APPLICATIONS: Must be submitted accompanied by: (1) A signed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website (2) A comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from the HR Office.

TO APPLY: Applications may be hand delivered, couriered OR emailed to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office Park: 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein on or before the closing date and time as stipulated below. Kindly use the following email addresses:

• For Senior Lecturer (PL2): English First Additional Language -
• For Senior Lecturer (PL2): Finance, Economics and Accounting -
• For Lecturer (PL1): NCV/Occupational Programmes -
• For Assistant Director (SL9) -
• For State Accountant (SL7) -

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 07 APRIL 2026 AT 12:00

N.B

1. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report.
2. Applicants should ensure that the NEW Z83 Form is fully completed, failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
3. Candidates who have acted on higher positions are requested to submit their acting appointment letters covering the entire duration of their acting period.
4. A complete set of documents should be submitted separately for each post you are applying for and ensure that a correct reference number is clearly stated on your application.
5. If you have not been contacted within six months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
6. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification).
7. Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts.
8. People with disability are encouraged to apply.

All enquiries should be directed to the HR Office at Ext: 1010/1061/1062/1057

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