Administrative Officer: Finance

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Administrative Officer: Finance in Metro Health Services, based in Southern Western Sub-structure Office. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct erroneous expenditure and address a need for training if/when required.
• Timeous clearance of Asset and Liabilities accounts.
• Effective monitoring of Transfer payments and support to NPO finance and Programme staff.
• Ensure effective and efficient compliance with sundry payment regulations.
• Provide documented information pertaining to budget related matters on request from the ASD & SAO.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or Equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KRA’s) of the post.
• Experience: Appropriate recognizable experience.
• Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid code B/EB driver’s license
• Willingness to work overtime
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• The ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures and prescripts
• Extensive knowledge of financial management in the public service, including the legislative framework
• Computer skills and indepth knowledge of transaction codes and reports on the following systems: BAS, LOGIS processes