Official source
Source domain: overstrand.gov.za
Collected on 3 August 2026
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What this means
Overstrand Municipality invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a permanent Senior Accountant: Payroll position in the Financial Services Directorate. The post is based in Hermanus, with a basic salary of R496 140 per annum, reference number WC0320070, and a closing date of 12 August 2026. The advert lists detailed requirements, key performance areas, minimum competency framework, and special conditions (including a Code B driver’s licence). Applications must be submitted using the prescribed form via www.overstrand.gov.za (external) and must include required documents; the Council may not make an appointment.
Facts
Reference
WC0320070
Amounts
R 496 140
Key Takeaways
- Overstrand Municipality vacancy: Senior Accountant: Payroll
- Directorate: Financial Services
- Reference number: WC0320070
- Employment type: Permanent
- Place of work: Hermanus
- Basic salary: R496 140 p.a.
- Closing date: 12 August 2026
- Requirements: 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or B.Com preferred) and 5–8 years payroll experience including 2 years supervisory experience
- Special conditions: Code B driver’s licence; ability to work under pressure; willingness to work overtime if required
- How to apply: prescribed application form via www.overstrand.gov.za; documents required; files over 25MB not accepted
- Further communication limited to shortlisted candidates; no feedback within six weeks means unsuccessful
- Overstrand Municipality
- Mr. J Vorster
- Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
- National Treasury
- Department of Labour
- Government Gazette
- GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice)
- Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations
Dates
Closing Date
12 August 2026