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STATE ACCOUNTANT

Provincial Administration: Free State

Salary band

R 338 106

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

FMTE 02/08/2026

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Free State

Location

Bloemfontein

Salary

R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelors’ degree / National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF Level 6). A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computers and collate financial statistics. Financial accounting procedure, methods and principles established for the processing of specific salary/financial transactions. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Asset Management Framework, General Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). Knowledge of financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, etc.). Skills: Computer skills, planning and organizing, good verbal and written communication, basic numeracy skills, ability to perform routine tasks, ability to operate office equipment, flexibility, interpersonal relations, accuracy. Values/attributes: Client service focus, integrity, committed, proactive, loyal. Conduct asset verification for owned and leased assets. Regular update of the Asset register and lease register. Reconcile the asset expenditure against the assets register. Maintain the register for new asset additions. Update the lease register with newly concluded contracts or extended ones. Facilitate the disposal of unserviceable, redundant, obsolete, and lost assets. Assist in resolving audit queries and ensure completeness and accuracy of the asset register. Assist with leased asset & disposal-related inquiries. Ensure provision of expenditure and general payments services. Ensure cash and revenue management services pertaining to leased assets. Ensure provision of asset liability and debt management. Ensuring provision of bookkeeping and financial accounting services.

Duties

Management of GG Account. Check and monitor monthly GG account accuracy. Request payment of FS departments from Treasury. Revenue management. Debtor’s management. Cashier Public Tenders. Expenditure management. Creditor and petty cash management. Overtime, S&T, ACB 153 Recall management, Recon and payment of Fleet transactions. Cash and Bank management. Monitor daily debit and credit transactions on BAS and the bank account. Monitor bank balance and cash flow (budget monthly payments) Monthly and FYE closure. Monitor and control asset and liability accounts. Ensure clearance of zero accounts. Key Control Matrix (KCM) reporting to Treasury. Compile the bank KCM annexures. Capture and process transactions on BAS.

Enquiries

Mr. L. Leiee at 082 835 0088

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: Free State. 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

  • ·An appropriate Bachelors’ degree / National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF Level 6)
  • ·A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience
  • ·Possession of a valid driver’s license
  • ·Knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computers and collate financial statistics
  • ·Financial accounting procedure, methods and principles established for the processing of specific salary/financial transactions
  • ·Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Asset Management Framework, General Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)
  • ·Knowledge of financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, etc
  • ·Skills: Computer skills, planning and organizing, good verbal and written communication, basic numeracy skills, ability to perform routine tasks, ability to operate office equipment, flexibility, interpersonal relations, accuracy
  • ·Values/attributes: Client service focus, integrity, committed, proactive, loyal
  • ·Conduct asset verification for owned and leased assets

Key Duties

  • ·Management of GG Account
  • ·Check and monitor monthly GG account accuracy
  • ·Request payment of FS departments from Treasury
  • ·Revenue management
  • ·Debtor’s management
  • ·Cashier Public Tenders
  • ·Expenditure management
  • ·Creditor and petty cash management
  • ·Overtime, S&T, ACB 153 Recall management, Recon and payment of Fleet transactions
  • ·Cash and Bank management

Before you apply - checklist

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.
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • 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 fleetassistantdir@freetrans.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 338 106. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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The closing date for this position is 11 September 2026 - 14 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.