The following Government Departments are looking for suitably qualified applicants to apply for their various State Accountant Vacancies. The Closing Dates for applications are the 20th and the 25thJune 2022 respectively.
- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: STATE ACCOUNTANT: PROACTIVE LAND ACQUISITION STRATEGY (PLAS) ASSET REVENUE MANAGEMENT
REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/252
LOCATION: PRETORIA
SALARY: R261 372 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 07)
CLOSING DATE: 20 JUNE 2022 @ 16h00
REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management / Commerce.
- 1 year working experience within an asset management environment.
- Job related knowledge: Accounting systems (Enterprise Resource Planning, Asset Register and or similar systems), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
- Job related skills: Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Good communication skills (written and verbal), Planning and organising skills, Analytical skills and Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- A valid driver’s licence (code 8) and willing to travel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recognition and measurement of assets.
- Review documents and check compliance to ensure that all required documents or information are provided.
- Identify items being acquired and allocate General Ledger accounts according to recognition criteria.
- Determine cost price according to valuation, sale agreement, invoices and any source document that might be used to ensure completeness of asset register.
- Electronically file documents in accordance to the filing plan.
- Updating of the asset register.
- Prepare the capturing templates and capture the assets on the asset register.
- Reconcile the captured assets with the General Ledger.
- Request barcodes and other relevant information and update the asset register.
- Prepare the asset acceptance form, scan and file accordingly. Maintenance of the asset register. Calculate depreciation for all depreciable assets.
- Analyse verification report and implement recommendations.
- Investigate discrepancies identified on the reports.
- Prepare report and update asset register.
- Quarterly visit farms to conduct spot checks in accordance to visit plan, prepare reports and resolve any discrepancies identified.
- Update the asset register with asset movements, barcode replacements, asset verification and any other information required for completeness.
- Asset disposals and write-offs. Record disposal / write-off request from Provincial Shared Service Centre’s (PSSC) on receipt.
- Check compliance of the submission and communicate any discrepancies for correction to the PSSC.
- Liaise with the National PLAS Disposal Committee (NPDC) Chairperson to determine the date for the disposal meeting and prepare meeting logistics.
- Record decisions or resolutions taken in the NPDC meeting and communicate to the PSSC.
- File the approved minutes as well as other material presented to the NPDC.
- Communicate recommendations to the PSSC.
- Prepare workings and reports.
- Update the asset register and the General Ledger.
- Keep proper record manual and electronical of all asset management documents.
- Make available relevant documentation as requested for internal and external audit.
- Facilitate procurement of stationery and other office related needs for Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS): Asset Management.
- Provide asset management support to PSSC’s.
- Assist in developing asset management prescripts and drafting of any formal documentation.
Applications can be submitted by post to Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.
ENQUIRIES: Mr K Mathebula Tel No: (012) 312 9215
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Application for Employment Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EDITABLE FORM and must be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates)
NB: African, Coloured, Indian and White males and Coloured, Indian and White females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation. Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful
- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT
REF NO: CFO 22/5/5
LOCATION: PRETORIA
SALARY: R321 543 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 08)
CLOSING DATE: 20 JUNE 2022 @ 16h00
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 certificate plus a three year B Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of three years relevant experience on a post level 7 or equivalent or Grade 12 certificate with Finance/Accounting related subjects and a minimum of seven years relevant experience on a post level 7 or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Finance and the Logistic processes as well as the core processes.
- Financial Management System (FMS) or any other financial system.
- Sound mathematical and problem solving ability.
- Thorough, working knowledge of all expenditure control transactions on FMS or any other financial system.
- Thorough knowledge of computer systems, MS Word, Ms Office and Excel.
- Ability to interpret and apply policy.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively function as part of a team.
- Receptive to work-related suggestions/ ideas and decisive/ persevering in regard to ask finalization.
- Must be in possession of valid RSA driver’s license/Military drivers licence and willing and able to travel as and when required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Efficient, effective and economical management of loss control processes and systems in order to enable the detection and reporting of all losses of State Funds/Assets within the DOD to the Loss Control Section.
- Receive all detail of losses from within the DOD.
- Recording all such losses on the central database.
- Opening and maintaining of proper registers on all reported losses.
- Timeous and continuous updating of all active loss control files.
- Ensuring that all loss control files are correctly referenced in terms of the prescribed file reference numbers and that proper registry procedure are adhered to.
- Collection and analysis of all info/data on losses and reporting to Assistant Director Loss Control.
- Evaluation of all info/data received to ensure that it is complete and correct in accordance with prescribed procedure.
- Regular updating of management info database to ensure that all info contained is current and relevant.
- Compiling of comprehensive statistics and reports in respect of all losses and reporting same to Assistant Director Loss Control.
- Timeous evaluation of all losses, which are not reported within the prescribed time limits, so as to determine whether such losses have not prescribed and reporting same to Assistant Director Loss Control.
- Reporting of all irregularities, e.g. nonreported losses, losses reported through incorrect channels, ect, to Assistant Director Loss Control.
- Assisting the Assistant Director Loss Control with the preparation and submission of the DOD’s Annual/Interim Financial Statement input and responses to the Auditor General on an annual basis.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A. Nkomo Tel No: (012) 355-5830
POST 2: SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT
REF NO: CFO 22/5/6
LOCATION: PRETORIA
SALARY: R321 543 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 08)
CLOSING DATE: 20 JUNE 2022 @ 16h00
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus a three year B Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of three years relevant experience in Budget Management on a post level 7 or equivalent Grade 12 certificate with Finance/Accounting related subjects with a minimum of seven years relevant experience in Budget Management on a post level 7 or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Financial Management System (FMS)/ Basic Accounting System (BAS), Information Centre (IC) or any other financial system.
- Ability to draft complex programs/reports in this regard would be a strong recommendation.
- Computer literate and skilled in MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Thorough knowledge of estimating, budgeting and expenditure control process within the DOD/Public Service and related transactions on FMS/BAS or any financial system.
- Creative, strong mathematical, problem solving and statistical analysing ability.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret Policies, Instruction and Regulations.
- Receptive to work-related suggestions/ideas, decisive/persevering task finalisation and sound judgemental ability.
- Ability to effectively function as part of a team.
- Added advantage: Possession of a valid RSA /Military driver’s licence to conduct staff duties and attend meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the formulation of internal controls, monitor and assure compliance with control functions as contained in Finance Regulations, Treasury Instruction, and Manual for Finance Planning and Budgeting Systems in the Public Service as well as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Assist with budgeting and expenditure control as performed at level 2 as well as preparing budgeting and expenditure control documentation.
- To be able to act fully in the absence of the Assistant Director.
- Provision of expenditure trends, performance management reporting on expenditure for the client through the development of IC reports and graphic presentations and keeping a database.
- Prepare monthly Early Warning Reports (EWR’s).
- Execution of in year- budget control on expenditure.
- Assist with the Financial Authorisation (FA) process.
- Assist in the management of re-allocation of funds requested to SA Army Support Formation.
- Participate in Expenditure Control Committee (ECC) meetings.
- Participate in budgeting processes and revision of budget appropriation to level 4 Budget Holders and monitor execution thereof.
- Assist in handling Audit Queries, Conduct Preliminary Investigations (PI’S) for potential irregularities and compilation of reports to the client.
- Managing and supervising all subordinates and being accountable for all security of information and material under his/her control
ENQUIRIES: Ms T.M. Sekgobela Tel No: (012) 355 1238
POST 3: SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT
REF NO: CFO 22/5/7
LOCATION: PRETORIA
SALARY: R321 543 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 08)
CLOSING DATE: 20 JUNE 2022 @ 16h00
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus a three year B Degree/National Diploma with Finance/Accounting/Financial Management related subjects with a minimum of three years relevant experience on post level 7 or equivalent or Grade 12 certificate with finance related subjects with a minimum of seven years relevant experience on post level 7 or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Financial Management Systems (FMS)/BAS/PERSAL/PERSOL and other financial systems.
- Basic knowledge of database design and thorough knowledge of MS Application (Excel, Word and Powerpoint).
- Sound analytical, problem solving skills, presentation skills as well as the knowledge of project management.
- Well-developed verbal and written communications skill, able to maintain good interpersonal relations, adaptable and resourceful.
- Pay attention to details and ability to work effectively and very accurately with figures.
- Ability to effectively function as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and persevering iro task finalization. In possession of RSA/DOD valid driver’s license.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Deputy Director Armament Acquisition with the maintenance of costing capability.
- Managing, updating and enhancing of Ezezimali.
- Analyse and scrutinise all received cost data.
- Handle all administrative functions ito cost meetings and presentation.
- Update the capital projects financial baseline monitoring (Red-light report) instrument.
- Acting as Secretary during monthly Ezezimail, Workgroup meetings.
- Recording, filling and general administration iro Red-light management.
- Maintain and enhance the web site for the management of relevant Def Materiel projects information Project Information Navigation Tool (PINT).
- Training DOD personnel to use the PINT application.
- Maintain and enhance the Special Defence Account (SDA) Projects Analysis Model.
ENQUIRIES: Ms O.M. Gopane Tel No: 012 355 5808
Applications can be submitted to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria, 0001 or applications may be hand-delivered to: Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception. Note: Please use reference number not post number
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Application for Employment Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EDITABLE FORM and must be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates)
NB: African, Coloured, Indian and White males and Coloured, Indian and White females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation. Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful
- OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET MANAGEMENT
REF NO: OTP 02 /05/2022
LOCATION: BHISHO
SALARY: R261 372 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 07)
CLOSING DATE: 20 JUNE 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA in Financial Management or any related field with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in budgeting management/planning.
- In-depth knowledge of legislative framework that governs the Public Service (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual).
- Understanding of Financial Management best practices.
- Knowledge of the Financial Management Systems (PERSAL, BAS & LOGIS).
- Internal control procedures and systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Confirmation of availability of funds: Approve of purchase requisition after checking of availability of funds.
- Allocate expenditure to correct item codes and responsibility codes.
- Check delegation levels of expenditure approvals.
- Distribute bas report and capture compliance related issues: Retrieve BAS report from BAS with commitment report on a weekly basis.
- Identify misallocations and expenditure paid incorrectly and compile draft report and submit to Senior State Accountant.
- Advise Senior State Accountant for over expenditure and advise to shift funds where necessary.
- Assist with circulation of the expenditure report to GM’s and Office Managers.
- Analyse monthly expenditure reports and identify misallocations: Generate expense paid report on BAS on a weekly basis and submit to Senior State Accountant.
- Request 5.7.2.8 PERSAL expenditure report from HR to collate all COE misallocations.
- Assist with the loading of departmental budget: Assist with loading of budget adjustments to the spreadsheet received from the directorates.
- Assist with loading of original budget onto BAS system to correct components.
- Assist with the shifting of funds between items if necessary.
- Assist with virements as per needs for funding according to PFMA rules
Applications received after closing date will not be considered. No faxed applications will be accepted, No hand delivered applications will be allowed due to COVID 19. Applicants can apply using eRecruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za or https://ecprov.gov.za/ https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/ or email their applications and quote the reference number of the post in the subject of the email to: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za.To report technical glitches send email to: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za with your ID number, your profile email address, details of the issue.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. Nozuko Mafu at 082 562 2347/ Mr N. Mhlawuli at 076 783 6993 eRecruitment technical enquiries: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Application for Employment Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EDITABLE FORM and must be completed in full and page 2 originally signed; Clear indication of the post, reference number and town that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83, A detailed comprehensive CV specifying all qualifications and experience with respective dates. Applications submitted on the incorrect application form (old Z83) will be disqualified
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s license before or on the day of the interview. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check which includes criminal record checks, verification of qualifications, financial and asset record checks, previous employment verification and citizenship verification
- DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, RECREATION, ARTS AND CULTURE
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: STATE ACCOUNTANT – PRE-AUDIT (INTERNAL CONTROL)
REF NO: DSRAC 14/05/2022
LOCATION: CHRIS HANI DISTRICT
SALARY: R261 372 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 05), AN ALL-INCLUSIVE REMUNERATION
CLOSING DATE: 20 JUNE 2022 @ 16h00
REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA) in Internal Audit or Accounting or Cost & Management Accountant or Financial Information System or Public Management with at least 1 to 2 years’ experience within the public sector internal control / pre-audit unit.
- Knowledge of financial systems (PERSAL & LOGIS).
- Knowledge of public service.
- Legislation / policies / prescripts and procedures.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele principles.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication skills.
- Sound organisational skills.
- Report writing.
- People management.
- Customer / client orientated approach
- Ability to work under pressure and independently.
- A valid code 08 driving licence
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with the applicable laws and regulations in procurement processes, supplier payments and HR related claims.
- Prevent and detect irregular, unauthorized fruitless and wasteful expenditures within the district.
- Maintain proper filing of payment vouchers for easy retrieval during the audit period.
- Submit RFI’s to Head Office within the required time.
- Check compliance of goods and services in line with procurement procedures and financial delegations.
- Check compliance with prescripts and pre-audit checklist.
- Issuing pre-audit certificate.
- Post-auditing for payment, filing and reporting on unauthorised, irregular and fruitless expenditure.
- Checking that all supporting documents for payment are present and are in compliance with the prescripts.
- Affix pre-audit stamp and process to payment section.
- Administration and filing of procurement documents.
- Filling of all procurement submissions.
- Responding to all request for information from auditors.
- Compile and consolidate finance reports.
- Capture all paid payments monthly.
- Update and record unauthorized irregular fund and gift reports.
ENQUIRIES: X. Kwanini Tel No: 066 071 6200. eRecruitment technical enquiries: rowena.swartbooi@ecsrac.gov.za
Applicant must register on the E-recruitment system, complete and submit required information and apply for position as advertised following the following link http://www.ecprov.gov.za.
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Application for Employment Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EDITABLE FORM. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the Interview
Please note that copies submitted need not to be certified.
Communication regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. All applications must be submitted to the relevant centre as specified in the advert. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Department within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE (REPLACEMENT)
REF NO: MPDOH/JUNE/22/15
LOCATION: PIET RETIEF HOSPITAL (GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT)
SALARY: R321 543 PER ANNUM, (PLUS SERVICE BENEFITS)
CLOSING DATE: 24 JUNE 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus six (6) years relevant experience in Finance and Financial Transversal Systems (LOGIS & BAS) or Degree / Diploma in Finance / Logistics / Procurement / Supply Chain / Financial / Accounting Managements with three (3) years relevant experience in Finance and Financial Transversal Systems (LOGIS & BAS).
- Understanding financial Management as implemented in Government and within the context of infrastructure/construction finance and spending.
- Knowledge: PFMA/Division of Revenue Act/Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes/ Instructions/Circulars.
- Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies, Procedures and Delegations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000, Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000.
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
- Health Act and Regulations, Act 61 of 2003.
- National Archives and Records Service Act of 1996. Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Extract relevant infrastructure project data from BAS and other relevant systems.
- Capture payments on LOGIS.
- Check budget allocation for payments processing.
- Prepare payments reports for internal purposes and PWRT schedule.
- Identify any variances of infrastructure projects expenditure against budgets and cash flow projections to the Assistant Director Finance.
- Overall management of staff and administration for the unit.
- Update financial commitments in line with approved budgets and cash flow projections.
- Update accruals for the unit on monthly basis.
- Validate that no duplicate payments as made in terms of projects with a Cession Agreement in terms of subcontractors.
- Attend to payment queries. Assist with supply chain management.
- Prepare the issuing of Work orders or Task orders after SCM processes have been completed.
- Assist with the capturing of invoices on LOGIS/BAS for payments after signed off by Director and Chief Director.
- [Authorization of issuing of work orders and payments of invoices will be the Director and Chief Director in terms of delegations]. Assist to manage adherence to financial policies
- [Division of Revenue Act, PFMA, SCM, National and Provincial Treasury directives / prescripts, Finance instructions, Departmental financial policies].
- Development of employees. Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions.
- Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements.
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/ apply and following the easy prompts/instructions.
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Application for Employment Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EDITABLE FORM. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae
ENQUIRIES: Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa
Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time