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STATE ACCOUTANT

Salary band

R 338 106

Closing date

21 August 2026

Reference

JI 35/2026

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About this role

Department

Location

Centurion

Salary

R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 / Senior certificate and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting / Financial Management or relevant qualification within the related field. Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ experience in Financial Environment Management or related field. Knowledge of financial management, accounting, and business practices. Knowledge of BAS/LOGIS/PERSAL. Computer literate (Ms Word, Excel and Outlook). Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to multi-task and general administration capabilities.

Duties

The successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating processing of creditor payments within 30 days. Check for accuracy of invoice and authenticity of supporting documents. Prepare and submit paid batches for filing. Respond to queries from Service Providers. Prepare month creditor’s accounts. Follow up on creditor queries arising from creditors reconciliation. Process payment of salary related transactions. Prepare and submit monthly expenditure reports. Maintain payment register to track all forms of payments. Prepare of the In year monitoring report. Preparation of the expenditure report documentation as per responsibility codes of the programmes and expenditure patterns monitoring. Identify misallocations of funds. Preparation of Budget process(MTEF/AENE/ENE). Cashflow Management.

Enquiries

Ms. T Sibanyoni/Ms. R Thompson Tel No: (021) 421 1012 46

Notes

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find

Closing Date

17 August 2026 at 16:00

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Requirements

·Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 / Senior certificate and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting / Financial Management or relevant qualification within the related field
·Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ experience in Financial Environment Management or related field
·Knowledge of financial management, accounting, and business practices
·Knowledge of BAS/LOGIS/PERSAL
·Computer literate (Ms Word, Excel and Outlook)
·Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·Ability to multi-task and general administration capabilities

Key Duties

·The successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating processing of creditor payments within 30 days
·Check for accuracy of invoice and authenticity of supporting documents
·Prepare and submit paid batches for filing
·Respond to queries from Service Providers
·Prepare month creditor’s accounts
·Follow up on creditor queries arising from creditors reconciliation
·Process payment of salary related transactions
·Prepare and submit monthly expenditure reports
·Maintain payment register to track all forms of payments
·Prepare of the In year monitoring report

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓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 sprecruit64@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the STATE ACCOUTANT position at J?+

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What is the salary for the STATE ACCOUTANT position?+

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.

When does the STATE ACCOUTANT application close?+

The closing date for this position is 21 August 2026 - 11 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.