Senior State Accountant (Trainers) (Hospital Fees Training) (Permanent position)

This permanent position as Senior State Accountant, specialising in Hospital Fees Training, sits within the Directorate: Management Accounting at the Head Office in Cape Town. The role is central to building the capacity of staff across public health institutions, specifically in the accurate administration and collection of hospital fees. As a trainer, you will not only deliver courses but also shape the training offering itself, ensuring that it remains relevant, current, and aligned with both provincial policy and the legislative framework governing public finance management. The position requires a blend of financial accounting knowledge, clinical familiarity, and adult education expertise, making it a unique bridge between operational revenue management and human capital development.

To be considered, you must hold an appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree. Your experience is just as important as your formal qualification: you need appropriate experience in a training environment, practical working experience in a clinical setting, and specifically relevant training experience in hospital fees. This combination ensures you understand both the subject matter and the environment in which your trainees operate. Inherent to the job is the possession of a valid Code B or EB driver’s licence and a willingness to travel between health institutions, as training is delivered across multiple sites rather than only at the head office.

Your core duties will span the full training cycle. You will administer the various training courses offered by the sub-directorate, which involves scheduling, coordination, and record-keeping. You will conduct training sessions for these courses, and you will also facilitate e-Learning training, meaning you must be comfortable with digital platforms and remote instruction. After each training session or e-learning course, you are responsible for assessing participants’ progress, providing constructive feedback, and offering ongoing support to help them apply their new skills in practice. You will also develop and maintain training material, which requires you to keep content up to date with policy changes, legislative updates, and operational realities.

The role demands strong computer literacy in MS Office, as well as research and analytical thinking skills. You must be able to analyse information, solve problems, and prepare complex reports. A sound understanding of the Hospital Fees Structure, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and hospital fees policies and procedures is essential. Equally important are excellent people, technical, and conceptual skills. You will represent the Department in engagements with internal and external clients and with other departmental institutions, so you need strong interpersonal relations and conflict resolution abilities. You should also be able to work independently and unsupervised, and be comfortable analysing information and working with figures. This is a role for someone who is both a subject matter expert and a skilled communicator, able to translate complex financial rules into practical training that improves revenue collection and compliance across the province. The post offers a competitive annual salary with service benefits, and is based in Cape Town, with travel required as part of the training function.