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POST 07/240 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: ASSURANCE SERVICES (INSPECTORATE),
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.
Key details
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Requirements
Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of the following: National, Provincial and Departmental policies, prescripts and practices
- Programme/project management, research and planning procedures
- Public Service reporting procedures
- Financial Management
- Line functions and Departmental structure. Skills in the following: Computer Literacy
- Strong conceptual and formulation
- Excellent communication
- Strategic thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Team- building and strong inter-personal
- Conceptual and formulation
- Problem solving
- Report writing and presentation.
Duties
Compile/provide input to assurance services standard operating procedure and operational plan; Perform further investigations on provincial forensic services referrals and/or special requests for investigations; Post auditing of expenditure vouchers/claims and financial inspections; Perform inspections at municipalities; Maintain internal control processes.
How to apply
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Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
All shortlisted candidates 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.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.
For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS 168