SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL REPORTING
Department of Employment and Labour · Head Office
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- HR4/26/10/02HO
- Salary band
- R 413 001
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Head Office, Pretoria Salary: R413 001 per annum Requirements: A Qualification at NQF6 as Recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) In Accounting/ Cost and Management Accounting/ Financial Management/ Internal Audit. Two (2) years functional experience in Finance / Accounting environment. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele principles, Extensive knowledge of BAS, Basic knowledge of PERSAL and LOGIS, Financial Regulations, Delegation of Authority, Computer knowledge, in particular Microsoft Excel, knowledge of prescripts and guidelines on financial reporting for National Departments, Treasury Regulations. Skills: Computer (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS- Outlook), Writing, Accounting, Communication (Verbal and Written), Analytical, Planning and Organising, Innovative, Problem-solving. Duties: Ensure correct allocation of expenditure, revenue, assets and liabilities. Accurately prepare and timely submit the Department’s financial statement. Supervise the staff in the Sub-section. Application instructions: The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Jobs- HQ11@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Mr. Cecil Lechalaba Tel No: (012) 309 4409 Notes: EE targets-Priority will be given to Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males 17 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓A Qualification at NQF6 as Recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) In Accounting/ Cost and Management Accounting/ Financial Management/ Internal Audit
- ✓Two (2) years functional experience in Finance / Accounting environment
- ✓Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele principles, Extensive knowledge of BAS, Basic knowledge of PERSAL and LOGIS, Financial Regulations, Delegation of Authority, Computer knowledge, in particular Microsoft Excel, knowledge of prescripts and guidelines on financial reporting for National Departments, Treasury Regulations
- ✓Skills: Computer (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS- Outlook), Writing, Accounting, Communication (Verbal and Written), Analytical, Planning and Organising, Innovative, Problem-solving
Key responsibilities
- •Ensure correct allocation of expenditure, revenue, assets and liabilities
- •Accurately prepare and timely submit the Department’s financial statement
- •Supervise the staff in the Sub-section
About Department of Employment and Labour
This department regulates the labour market - administering the UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) and Compensation Fund, enforcing labour laws (BCEA, LRA, OHSA), and running employment services (including matching work seekers to opportunities via labour centres).
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