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STATE ACCOUNTANT BUDGET, REVENUE, EXPENDITURE AND SALARY SERVICES

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

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Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

DARDLEA/2026/08/71

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Directorate

Nkangala District Financial Services

Location

Nkangala District

Salary

SERVICES REF NO: DARDLEA/2026/08/71 Directorate: Nkangala District Financial Services

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma/Undergraduate (NQF 6) in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field. At least 2 years of experience in the related financial field. Skills And Competencies: Demonstrable competency in working Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Knowledge of Legislation and Regulations pertaining to PFMA Act, Treasury Regulations, and other government relevant legislations. Understanding of the Public Finances in the public sector. Good Communication, liaison, and presentation skills. Knowledge of LOGIS System, PERSAL, BAS. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work under pressure. Willingness to travel. Good administration skills. People management and empowerment. Planning and prioritising skills. Problem solving and decision making. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Responsible for the management of the payroll and expenditure processes, including processing salaries, authorising financial transactions, and monitoring spending against the budget. Key responsibilities involve using systems like PERSAL and BAS, ensuring compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and clearing suspense accounts before month-end closure. Receiving, checking, recording of payment vouchers and the verify authenticity of all documentation attached. Complete payment advice. Verifying of compliance in terms of attachments to all payment vouchers and processing of payment for goods and services on Logis within 30 days. Compile payment schedules. Facilitate creditor’s reconciliations and compile creditors reconciliation repots on monthly basis. Coordinate and facilitate payroll management, Collect and distribute payrolls to pay points Managers. Administer Subsistence & Travell claims. Filling and retrieval of payment vouchers for audit. Compile quarterly and annual accrual reports. Attend to queries from internal and external clients. Print BAS reports and distribute to the related managers.

Enquiries

Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770

Closing Date

2026-09-11T23:59:00+02:00

About finance and accounting roles in South Africa

Finance professionals are in consistent demand across the South African public and private sectors. The National Treasury, Auditor-General's office, and all provincial treasury departments regularly advertise financial management and accounting posts. In the private sector, CA(SA) qualification holders remain among the most sought-after professionals in the country. Many public sector finance roles require knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

·For government finance roles, experience with PFMA compliance and BAS (Basic Accounting System) is highly valued.
·SAICA, SAIPA, and CIMA designations should be prominently listed on your CV with registration numbers and status.
·Junior finance roles in government are typically graded at salary levels 6 to 8 and require a relevant three-year degree or diploma.
·Internal audit roles in the public sector require knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma/Undergraduate (NQF 6) in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field
  • ·At least 2 years of experience in the related financial field
  • ·Skills And Competencies: Demonstrable competency in working Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
  • ·Knowledge of Legislation and Regulations pertaining to PFMA Act, Treasury Regulations, and other government relevant legislations
  • ·Understanding of the Public Finances in the public sector
  • ·Good Communication, liaison, and presentation skills
  • ·Knowledge of LOGIS System, PERSAL, BAS
  • ·Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • ·Ability to work under pressure
  • ·Willingness to travel

Key Duties

  • ·Responsible for the management of the payroll and expenditure processes, including processing salaries, authorising financial transactions, and monitoring spending against the budget
  • ·Key responsibilities involve using systems like PERSAL and BAS, ensuring compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and clearing suspense accounts before month-end closure
  • ·Receiving, checking, recording of payment vouchers and the verify authenticity of all documentation attached
  • ·Complete payment advice
  • ·Verifying of compliance in terms of attachments to all payment vouchers and processing of payment for goods and services on Logis within 30 days
  • ·Compile payment schedules
  • ·Facilitate creditor’s reconciliations and compile creditors reconciliation repots on monthly basis
  • ·Coordinate and facilitate payroll management, Collect and distribute payrolls to pay points Managers
  • ·Administer Subsistence & Travell claims
  • ·Filling and retrieval of payment vouchers for audit

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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