Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree (e.g. IT, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or others subject with numerical orientation) (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in financial data analysis, management accounting, financial administration, budgeting, costing or financial reporting. Appropriate experience in the advanced use of Microsoft Excel. Appropriate experience in the use of database management and analytics tools such as Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Power Query and VBA programming. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills); Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to analyse large, complex datasets, perform data cleaning and transformation, and generate actionable insights to support decision-making. Knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, financial modelling, data analytics and business intelligence, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial and operational information. Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, Power Query and/or Power Pivot), Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Power BI and other data analytics and reporting tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical, evidence-based solutions. Proven people management, coaching and staff development skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all organisational levels and independently where required.
Duties
Lead financial modelling and database management activities that support strategic planning, budgeting and decision-making. Analyse and interpret complex financial and non-financial information, providing evidence-based insights and recommendations to management. Oversee data governance, including data extraction, validation and quality assurance, to ensure the integrity and quality of financial and management information. Continuously review the effectiveness of existing databases and financial reporting models and develop automated reporting solutions. Monitor expenditure, cash flow and budget performance through forecasting and variance analysis to promote sound financial management. Prepare cost estimates, financial assessments and supporting analyses to inform planning, budgeting and resource allocation. Build organisational analytical capability by providing technical guidance and training to Sectors and Institutions on forecasting methodologies, financial reporting and the interpretation of management information. Manage and develop staff to ensure the effective delivery of financial analytical services.
What is the Salary
R487 197 per annum
Location
Head Office, Cape Town, stationed at Bellville Health Park in Bellville
How to Apply
Ms W Hanekom Tel No: (021) 815-8608
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Apply Before:
24 August 2026
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Additional Information
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