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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

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:
Assistant Director Finance (Debt Management)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: HO114/2025
Directorate: Management Accounting

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or equivalent.

Experience:
Approriate experience in a hospital fees/finance environment. Appropriate experience with the compilation of AFS and application of General Recognised Accounting Practices. Appropriate working experience on the HIS Accounts Receivable System. Appropriate working experience on the application of Microsoft Word and Excel. Appropriate working experience in the compilation of formal submissions. Appropriate supervisory experience in a financial environment.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Debt management and debt recovery strategies. Manage, monitor performance and meeting with external services providers and third party funders. Annual revision of UPFS/Sundry tariffs and updating of the procedure manuals and UPFS user guide. Manage the process of submitting claims to the RAF and COID, Oversee the payment of accounts and the allocation income received. Administration of Health Facility Boards financial matters, including the Annual Financial Statements and training. Supervision and development of staff.

Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Knowledge and experience of the Hospital Fees policies and procedures. Knowledge and experience of UPFS tarriff structures. Knowledge and experience of the HIS, Accounts Receivable System. Knowledge and experience in claims administration-submission to third party funders (State Departments and Medical Aids). Knowledge and experience of the Western Cape Health Facility Board and Committees Act. Excellent verbal and written communication, people and interpersonal relationship skills. Analytical thinking abilities with mathematical and accounting literacy. Good organisational, planning and time management skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel). Preparedness to work overtime, travel and overnight away when required.

Enquiries:
Mr. AE van Driel, tel. no. (021) 483-3297

Note:
Shortlisted candidates would be expected to complete a competency test as part of the evaluation process.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.




Remuneration:
R 468 459 - R 551 823 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
6/27/2025 12:00:00 AM

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.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 7/11/2025 12:00:00 AM

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