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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

24 July 2026

Reference

2026/263

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Location

Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary

R487 197 per annum

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06/National Diploma) specializing in accounting. Relevant years of experience in debt management at State Accountant level (07) in a GRAP environment. (Supervisory skills and articles will be an added advantage). Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, ERP/BAS systems (SAGEX3 an advantage) and other sound Financial Management prescripts. Valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel. Skills: Strong administrative, analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal), computer literacy with advanced Excel skills and good interpersonal skills. Presentation and report writing skills, organizing and planning, problem solving, diplomacy, ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Team player with strong negotiation skills.

Duties

The successful candidate will: Assist effective management of accounts receivables as well as implementation and maintenance of debt risk management system. Co-ordinate the financial processes for the recovery of funds owed to the department. Co-ordinate the compilation of invoices and claims based on consolidated details and calculate monthly advance charges for Client Departments. Ensure timeous payment of advances on accommodation charges. Ensure that clients are billed timeously. Compile/Manage the compilation of accounts receivable reports and GRAP accounting of leases. Assist regional offices to reconcile the accounts and ensure completeness and accuracy. Collate all sub-directorate financial reports, including Regions. Assist in management of timeous resolution of audit queries. Record and manage claims issued to National Government Departments, for accuracy and recoverability. Communicate with client departments regarding non-payment of services and advances. Monitor and manage the consolidated payments reconciliation on SAGEX3 Financial System. Report on revenue collected by the department, follow up on non- payment of invoices and assist with the management of the Debt Management team. Monitor the year end consolidation and submission of AFS inputs.

Enquiries

Mr. Billy Leketi Tel No: (012) 406 1223

Closing Date

s. Team player with strong negotiation skills.

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Requirements

·A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06/National Diploma) specializing in accounting
·Relevant years of experience in debt management at State Accountant level (07) in a GRAP environment
·(Supervisory skills and articles will be an added advantage)
·Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, ERP/BAS systems (SAGEX3 an advantage) and other sound Financial Management prescripts
·Valid driver’s license
·Willingness to travel
·Skills: Strong administrative, analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal), computer literacy with advanced Excel skills and good interpersonal skills
·Presentation and report writing skills, organizing and planning, problem solving, diplomacy, ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines
·Team player with strong negotiation skills

Key Duties

·The successful candidate will: Assist effective management of accounts receivables as well as implementation and maintenance of debt risk management system
·Co-ordinate the financial processes for the recovery of funds owed to the department
·Co-ordinate the compilation of invoices and claims based on consolidated details and calculate monthly advance charges for Client Departments
·Ensure timeous payment of advances on accommodation charges
·Ensure that clients are billed timeously
·Compile/Manage the compilation of accounts receivable reports and GRAP accounting of leases
·Assist regional offices to reconcile the accounts and ensure completeness and accuracy
·Collate all sub-directorate financial reports, including Regions
·Assist in management of timeous resolution of audit queries
·Record and manage claims issued to National Government Departments, for accuracy and recoverability

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