DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health And Wellness

Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (EXPENDITURE AND BUDGETS)

Salary or stipendR413 001 per annum

The Department of Health And Wellness is looking for a Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (EXPENDITURE AND BUDGETS). This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, RondeboschApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/599, page 447

Appointment
Permanent
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch

What you will need

  • Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.
  • 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 analyse and provide solutions to problems.
  • In-depth knowledge of SCOA codes and reports on LOGIS / BAS.
  • Good leadership and managerial skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Experience

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.).

Skills and competencies

  • Working experience and skills in BAS (Basic Accounting System), LOGIS, or other appropriate Financial Systems and PERSAL.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Relevant knowledge, skills and experience of financial systems, processes, procedures, prescripts and legislative framework (PFMA, NTRs, etc.).
  • Good leadership and managerial skills.

Key responsibilities

  • 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.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms H van Graan
  • Telephone: (021) 658-5007

Please note

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

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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