Budget Coordinator at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent person to compile a credible and sustainable main and adjustments budget for the province, and to guide and monitor the efficient implementation thereof, through monthly in-year budget monitoring. This post is based in Cape Town (CBD).

Minimum Requirements    

• 3-year B-Degree/Advanced Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Management accounting field, expenditure analysis and report writing.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinating the main budget (EPRE) process for the province, including planning, assessing budget submissions, compiling the budget (printers’ proof), drafting of the Bill and tabling of the main budget for the province; Coordinating the adjustment (AEPE) budget process for the province, including rollover applications, planning, assessing budget submissions, compiling the budget (printers proof), drafting of the Bill for the adjustment budget/s and tabling of the AEPE for the province; Coordinate, monitor and analyse the In-year budget spending performance of 3 departments/ votes; Management of staff.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives); Medium Term Expenditure Framework Budget process and procedures; Adjustments Estimate process and procedures; Basic accounting system and its structures; Appropriation accounts; Submissions to Accounting Officer, Ministers, Cabinet and Treasury; Relevant systems; Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA); National Treasury Regulations (NTR’s); Provincial Treasury Instructions (PTI’s); Division of Revenue Act (DORA); Direct Charges Act; Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act; Appropriation Act as amended; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Presentation; Research and econometric.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 849 702 per annum (Salary level 11)