POST 21/159 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT (X3 POSTS)
Sub- directorate: Finance & Administration
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE Sedibeng East District Ref No: REFS/022831
Tshwane West District Ref No: REFS/022835
Johannesburg Central District Ref No: REFS/022838
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized 3- year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7)
in Financial Management/ Accounting/Economics/Public Finance/Cost and
Management Accounting plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in
Finance working environment. Proven Computer Literacy training and
extensive experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.
Practical experience in Government systems (BAS, SAP and PERSAL) and
knowledge and application of financial prescripts Public Finance Management
Act (PFMA) Treasury Regulations, SCOA as well as Supply Chain processes.
Good communication and supervisory skills. Report writing skills. A valid
driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES : Receive Budget Allocation letter for the financial year in respect of the district,
per unit from Head office. Plan and commit all running costs (as well as
accruals, where necessary) on cash flow spread sheets for various District
units. Liaise with Budget Managers and capture intended expenditure as
projections per Item for procurement in accordance with their Operational and.
allocations that need to be adjusted to where budget is available and pass
journals accordingly. Obtain PERSAL reports in order to reconcile and correctly
identify allocations in terms of fuel claims etc. Apply mid-year and year-end
adjustments/ requirements as per financial prescripts, where necessary.
Update Cash flow spread sheets as well as IYM templates/reports with
formulas and links from time to time when necessary and when SCOA Item
codes change. Compile quarterly reports on progress/challenges within the
unit. Contracting, monitoring and quarterly evaluation as well as supervising
and managing of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Nomathemba Xawuka Tel No: (016) 440 1717 (SE District)
Ms Priscilla Ravele Tel No: (012) 725 1451 (TW District)
Mr Linda Mabutho Tel No: (011) 983 2231 (JC District)
NOTE : It is our intention to promote (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service
through the filling of these posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83,
obtainable from any public service department or on internet. Received applications using the incorrect
application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application
for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the
first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form
may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D
compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a
detailed CV must be attached on hand delivered, posted and online
applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit
certified documents on or before the day of the interview following
communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and
criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance
process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge
or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended
candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The
logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed
candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the
right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people
with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the
underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific
reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of
applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If
you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be
considered.
CLOSING DATE : 04 July 2025