SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: SALARY ADMINISTRATION
Department of Social Development · Vhembe District Office
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Reference
- DSD/2026/153
- Salary band
- Not specified
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Vhembe District Office Salary: ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DSD/2026/153 (X1 POST) Requirements: Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF 6 in Financial Management / Cost and Management Accounting / Auditing / Commerce or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. PERSAL and BAS Literacy. A minimum of 2- 3 years’ relevant experience. Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of person with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Good communication and listening skills, Knowledge of GRAP, GAAP and International financial reporting standards. Payroll administration skill. Financial reconciliation skill. Financial reporting skill. Problem analysis and analytical thinking. Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills. People Management. Project Management Duties: Administer the processing of salaries and allowances. Maintain payroll records and conduct reconciliation. Facilitate compliance of payroll administration with financial regulations. Provide payroll related financial information and reports. Supervise staff. 212 Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391 Closing Date: 2026-11-06T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF 6 in Financial Management / Cost and Management Accounting / Auditing / Commerce or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA
- ✓PERSAL and BAS Literacy
- ✓A minimum of 2- 3 years’ relevant experience
- ✓Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with exception of person with disabilities)
- ✓Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures
- ✓Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- ✓Good communication and listening skills, Knowledge of GRAP, GAAP and International financial reporting standards
- ✓Payroll administration skill
- ✓Financial reconciliation skill
- ✓Financial reporting skill
Key responsibilities
- •Administer the processing of salaries and allowances
- •Maintain payroll records and conduct reconciliation
- •Facilitate compliance of payroll administration with financial regulations
- •Provide payroll related financial information and reports
- •Supervise staff
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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