Senior Administrative Officer: Finance

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Senior Administrative Officer: Finance in Metro Health Services, based in Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure Office. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 20 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Responsibilities

• Effective and efficient support to the ASD to manage the Budgetary Function within the Sub-structure.
• Effective and efficient support to the ASD to manage budget, revenue & expenditure monitoring and control within the Chief Directorate: KESS Sector.
• Effective and efficient support to the ASD in Financial accounting, including compliance and risk management within the Chief Directorate: KESS Sector.
• Effective support to the ASD in the management of Human Resources in the component.
• Monthly processing of transfer payments.
• Monthly financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Administer interdepartmental claims.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate National Diploma (NQF6) or equivalent.
• Experience
• Appropriate experience in Financial Management and Financial Accounting
• Appropriate experience in Expenditure control and completion of BMIs
• Appropriate supervisory experience
• Inherent requirements of the job
• Valid drivers’ licence
• Willingness to travel
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Organizational
• Managerial
• Leadership skills and an aptitude for working with financial figures
• Strong people management and supervisory skills, ability to work in a team context and motivate team members
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of PFMA, Finance instructions, Provincial and National Treasury regulations, as well as Accounting Officer System
• Good verbal and written communication skills