Beaufort West Municipality invites suitably qualified and motivated candidates to apply for an exciting opportunity within its Financial Services Directorate. This post is ideal for graduates and early-career professionals seeking to build experience in municipal finance, revenue management, and customer care services within a stable local government environment. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports Employment Equity and affirmative action.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Beaufort West Municipality |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | Friday, 19 December 2025 (12:00) |
| Location: | Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa |
Controller: Cashiering
Directorate: Financial Services
Division: Revenue, Credit Control & Customer Care
Section: Cashiering & Customer Care Services
Notice No: 169/2025
Reference No: WC0530836/FIN 41
Salary: T10: R23 167.20 – R30 072.67 per month (R249 598.42 – R323 996.48 per annum)
(Subject to Task Job Evaluation)
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably:
- National Diploma or
- BCom with Financial Accounting or Financial Management as a major subject
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Valid Code B driver’s licence
- 0–2 years’ relevant experience
Key Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Accounting, Procurement, Budgeting, Financial Management, Costing, Financial Reporting, Financial Process Management
Professional Competencies:
Oral and written communication, organisational awareness, problem solving, planning and organising
Public Service Orientation Competencies:
Interpersonal relations, communication, service delivery orientation
Personal Competencies:
Action and outcome orientation, resilience, cognitive ability, change readiness, learning orientation
Management and Leadership Competencies:
Impact and influence, team orientation, direction setting, coaching and mentoring
Key Performance Areas
- Supervision of cashiering staff
- Control and checking of cashier transactions
- Control and query vote management
- Recording and implementation of council tariffs
- Receipting, reconciliation and posting of income transactions
- Customer service delivery and client liaison
- Recording of bank guarantees
- Opening and recording of incoming mail
- Authorising prepaid application forms
- Performing reporting duties and any other related tasks as instructed
Job Purpose
To perform administrative and accounting procedures involving updating, adjustment and posting of revenue data, responding to enquiries, and providing clerical support to ensure accurate processing of financial transactions in line with approved procedures and guidelines.
Employee Benefits
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- Housing Allowance (subject to requirements)
- 13th Cheque
- Group Life Insurance
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A completed official application form
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of:
- Qualifications
- South African ID
- Driver’s licence (if applicable)
Applications must be submitted electronically, preferably as one PDF document, or hand delivered.
Email applications to:
erecruit@beaufortwestmun.co.za
Hand delivery address:
Office of the Acting Municipal Manager
112 Donkin Street, Midtown
Beaufort West, 6970
Application forms can be downloaded from the Beaufort West Municipality official website:
https://www.beaufortwestmun.co.za
Applicants must clearly state the reference number and position title in the email subject line.
Enquiries
Job-related enquiries:
Ms L. Oyiya – 023 414 8100 / 8147
HR enquiries:
Adriaan Duimpies – 023 414 7549
Pablo Mokoaleli – 023 414 8197
Closing Date
Friday, 19 December 2025 at 12:00
Late, incomplete applications or failure to follow instructions will result in disqualification. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.