State Accountant: Financial AccountingWestern Cape CET College: Central Office: Bellville

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 22 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/29: STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: WCCETC/SS/2026/01 Permanent
SALARY: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE: Western Cape CET College: Central Office: Bellville
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12). An undergraduate National Diploma / Degree NQF level 6 or 7 in Financial Accounting / Accounting/ Accounting Sciences as recognized by SAQA. Two (2) years’ experience in financial accounting, general ledger administration, financial transaction processing, reconciliations or financial reporting. Knowledge: Financial accounting principal and practices, General ledger management and account reconciliations, financial transaction processing and cashbook accounting, Preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules, Applicable financial management legislation, regulations and institutional policies, Internal controls, audit requirements and financial records management Computerised accounting and financial management systems. Skills: Financial accounting principles and practices, General ledger management and account reconciliations, financial transaction processing and cashbook accounting, Preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules, Applicable financial management legislation, regulations and institutional policies, Internal controls, audit requirements and financial records management, Computerised accounting and financial management systems.
DUTIES: Financial Transactions and Accounting Records. General Ledger Management and Reconciliations. Financial Reporting and Period-End Procedures. Payments, Receipts and Cashbook Accounting. Financial Compliance, Internal Controls and Audit Support. Financial Records Management and Operational Support.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. N Gwayi Tel No: (021) 180 1025
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be electronically submitted via email to Recruit2@WC.CETC.edu.za
NOTE: The Western Cape Community Education and Training College (WCCETC) is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of WCCETC will be taken into consideration. People with Disabilities will be accommodated within reasonable limits. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the WCCETC in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the WCCETC’s Employment Equity Plan. Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered. Note: Applications must be submitted on a duly completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
CLOSING DATE: 27 November 2026 @16:00