Systems Controller (Financial Systems: BAS) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
HO151/2026

Location:
Directorate: Financial Accounting, Head Office: Cape Town, Finance Section: BAS Helpdesk

REMUNERATION

R 413 001 per annum - R 486 501 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

11 Sep 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

28 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An appropriate 3 - year National Diploma/Degree.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Extensive knowledge of Financial Systems: BAS & LOGIS. Leadership skills. Analytical Thinking. Planning and organisational skills. Diversity management. Report writing. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. An aptitude for figure work. Meeting and presentation skills. Project Management skills.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.

NOTE

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

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate supervisory experience within similar environment.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Maintain and declare user account activity on BAS, security profiles/code Block. Monitor of source systems interfacing & system response. Liaise/interact with PT wrt system requirements & enhancements. Helpdesk Administration. Issue written/electronic financial systemprocedures/policies. Compile correspondences wrt A/G COMAF. Provide system input wrt disclosures relating to AFS. Provide training of sub-ordinates and BAS users.

ENQUIRIES

Ms A Van Niekerk, tel.no. (021) 483-6754 or email: [email protected]

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.