State Accountant: Expenditure Administration

Closing date: 18 Sep 2026
Department: Department of Higher Education and Training
Opportunity expired: Applications for this DPSA vacancy have closed on 18 Sep 2026. This page is kept live for reference and to help applicants find similar current opportunities.

Reference number: DHET40/09/2026

Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Centre: Pretoria

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate 3-year National diploma in Accounting/Financial Management or related qualification with accounting as
a subject.
One (1) to two (2) years appropriate experience in Government Financial Accounting; the BAS system, knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); good communication (verbal and written) skills; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; analytical skills; liaison skills; client orientation skills; financial management skills; presentation skills; customer care skills.
Other Attributes/Skills Friendly and trustworthy; Accuracy; Confidence; Ability to work under pressure; Ability work in a team and independently; Assertiveness; and Self-starter.

Duties

Checking and authorizing sundry and creditor payments on BAS, which includes the Travel Account, Telkom and Nashua Accounts, Checking and
authorizing order payments on LOGIS online.
Capturing payments on BAS.
Assist on Audit Queries, Responsible for the managing and clearing of general ledger accounts.
Assist with the provision of information for the compilation of the quarterly and annual financial statements with specific reference to general
ledger accounts.
Authorising of General Journals applicable to expenditure.
Manage and respond to enquiries related to this function.
Supervise the work performance of subordinates by inter alia, allocating and controlling work and
maintaining office discipline, Requesting of BAS reports when required.
Filing of claim related documents.
N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Applications

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the
Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

Please note: this opportunity has expired, so the application details above are for reference only.

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