State Accountant: Cost Management (Elsenburg)

About the role

The Department of Agriculture (Western Cape) is hiring a State Accountant: Cost Management (Elsenburg), based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government.. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 – R486,501 a year. How to apply: 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 Reference number to quote: AGR 45/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide Budget Planning and Preparation, Provide Budget Support and Financial Control, Calculate Adjustments Estimate and Main Budget Development, Maintain Financial Governance, Compliance and Stakeholder Support, Departmental detail monthly reporting to detect and incorrect/misclassification of SCOA allocations.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field, at least 1-year relevant experience in management accounting, budgeting, or a financial project management environment.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations
• Management accounting principles (budgeting, monitoring and reporting)
• Government financial systems (e.g. BAS, LOGIS, SCOA)
• Applicable legislative
• Regulatory and governance frameworks
• Financial analysis
• Data management and reporting methodologies
• Skills in the following:
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Computer literacy (intermediate or advanced MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
• Numeracy and analytical thinking
• Planning and organising
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Data management and reconciliation
• Report writing and presentation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy