💰 Finance & Accounting Jobs

0 active vacancies in South Africa

Accountants, auditors, budget analysts, financial managers and treasury positions.

ACCOUNTING CLERK: SALARY ADMINISTRATION

Department of Social Development · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLY

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STATE ACCOUNTANT: REPORTING

Department of Infrastructure · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 486 501

22 days left

PERSAL CONTROLLER: PERSAL AND ESTABLISHMENT CONTROL

Department of the Premier · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 486 501

22 days left

ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

12 days left

DIRECTOR: ASSET MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 317 834

12 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSET MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

12 days left

STATE ACCOUNT (MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING)

Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

12 days left

STATE ACCOUNTANT (PROPERTY SECTION)

Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

12 days left

ASSET CONTROLLER

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

12 days left

A S S I S TA N T D I R E C TO R : F I N A N C I A L A C C O U N T I N G R E F N O

Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

8 days left

SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Department of Water and Sanitation

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

12 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Provincial Administration: Free State

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

12 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AUXILIARY SERVICES

Department of Water and Sanitation

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

12 days left

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Provincial Administration: Free State

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUDGET

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

12 days left

A S S I S TA N T D I R E C T O R : F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E S R E F N O

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · eastern cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

12 days left

SECRETARY

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STATISTICIAN

Office of the Chief Justice · northern cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 573 897

12 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

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ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCE (BATCH CONTROLLER)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

12 days left

CHIEF DIRECTOR: NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

National Treasury

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 554 696

15 days left

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT

National Treasury

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

15 days left

INTERNAL AUDIT

Civilian Secretariat for Police Service

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLY

12 days left

ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LOSSES & CLAIMS

Department of Agriculture · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

12 days left

SENIOR AUDITOR: FINANCIAL AUDIT

Department of Agriculture · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

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SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL REPORTING

Department of Employment and Labour

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

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ACCOUNTING CLERK: EXPENDITURE AND ACCOUNTS

Department of Social Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

19 days left

STATE ACCOUNTANT: EXPENDITURE AND ACCOUNTS

Department of Social Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: SALARY ADMINISTRATION

Department of Social Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLY

19 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS CONTROL

Department of Social Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

19 days left

S C M P R A C T I T I O N E R : L O G I S T I C S M A N A G E M E N T R E F N O

Department of Social Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

5 days left

A S S I S TA N T D I R E C T O R : F I N A N C I A L P L A N N I N G R E F N O

Department of Social Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

5 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INCOME & EXPENDITURE CONTROL

Department of Human Settlements

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

12 days left

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PAYMENT ADMINISTRATION

Department of Human Settlements

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

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D E P U T Y D I R E C TO R : A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S U P P O R T A N D C O - ORDINATION

Department of Treasury

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEBT ISSUANCE AND MANAGEMENT

National Treasury

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 101 468

8 days left

D E P U T Y D I R E C T O R : F I N A N C I A L M A N A G E M E N T R E F N O

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

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ACCOUNTING CLERK

Office of the Chief Justice · eastern cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND & ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT – (BID ADMINISTRATION) REF NO: ASD: D&AM BA

Department of Small Business Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

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CHIEF ACCOUNTING CLERK

Department of Small Business Development

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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DIRECTOR: DEBT ISSUANCE AND MANAGEMENT

National Treasury

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 317 384

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LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR5): MINING APPEALS

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 464 634

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 885 710

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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: GOVERNANCE

Department of Agriculture · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: LOSSES & CLAIMS

Department of Agriculture · gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 107

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STATE ACCOUNTANT: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Department of Electricity and Energy

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Department of Electricity and Energy

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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EMPLOYER AUDIT SERVICE OFFICER

Department of Employment and Labour · mpumalanga

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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ADMINISTRATION CLERK: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Department of Employment and Labour

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (REPORTING)

Department of Social Development · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 486 501

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💰 Finance & Accounting jobs in South Africa

Finance and accounting professionals are consistently in demand across both the South African public and private sectors. In the public sector, the National Treasury, the Auditor-General's office, and all nine provincial treasuries are major employers, alongside the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) have created strong demand for professionals who understand government financial compliance. In the private sector, the Big Four audit firms, major banks, insurance groups, and JSE-listed companies all run substantial finance teams.

📋 Qualifications

The CA(SA) designation issued by SAICA remains the most sought-after finance qualification in South Africa and opens the widest range of senior roles. SAIPA members (Professional Accountants) are increasingly recognised in SME and government contexts. CIMA and ACCA qualifications are accepted by multinational employers and some large South African corporates. For government roles, a National Diploma or BCom in Financial Management or Accounting is the standard minimum at entry level.

💰 Salary context

Newly qualified CAs(SA) in South Africa command starting salaries of R550,000 to R750,000 per year at large firms. In the public sector, financial management posts are typically graded at salary levels 7 to 11, corresponding to roughly R300,000 to R700,000 per annum. Internal auditors in government are paid on the standard public service scale unless they hold a CIA or similar designation that triggers a different dispensation.

Application tips for 💰 finance & accounting roles

  • ·For government finance roles, demonstrate familiarity with BAS (Basic Accounting System), PERSAL, and the PFMA in your CV - these are the systems and frameworks departments actually use.
  • ·SAICA, SAIPA, and CIMA designations should be listed with membership numbers and current status. Lapsed memberships are a red flag for public sector appointment committees.
  • ·The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) runs a structured audit trainee programme that is a recognised alternative to private firm articles - worth targeting if you want public sector experience from the start.
  • ·Senior finance roles in government (salary levels 13 and 14) are effectively Deputy Director-General equivalents and require demonstrable financial management experience, not just technical accounting skills.
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