Accountant: Salaries (Permanent) Jobs

Accountant: Salaries (Permanent Position)

Organizational Context

Breede Valley Municipality, located at the heart of Worcester in Western Cape Province, operates under Local Government regulations to deliver essential community services. We are seeking a qualified accounting professional to join our finance team.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead payroll accounting operations and financial control processes
• Maintain compliant salary administration systems (PAYE, SDL & UIF)
• Oversee employee benefit programs including pension funds and medical aid deductions
• Coordinate monthly payroll verification and salary payments
• Prepare financial reconciliations and year-end closure processes
• Ensure compliance with COIDA Act and other relevant legislation

Requirements

• National Diploma in Finance/Accounting (NQF Level 6)
• 3+ years’ experience in payroll accounting
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial systems
• Working knowledge of GRAP standards
• Strong numerical aptitude and supervisory skills
• Bilingual capability (Two Western Cape official languages)

Application Process

Submission Deadline: 18 September 2025

Interested candidates meeting the requirements should apply through the official Breede Valley Municipality careers portal.

Note: Breede Valley Municipality adheres to fair recruitment practices. Never pay any fees during the application process.