• Reference Number : refs/022774
  • Directorate : Directorate: Financial Accounting
  • Number of Posts : 2
  • Package : R397 116 per annum
  • Enquiries : Ms. Nonna Swanepoel Tel No: (011) 355 1102

Requirements :

  • An appropriate recognized 3-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) qualification in Financial Management/ Accounting/Economics/Public Finance/Cost and Management Accounting plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a finance environment. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Procurement procedures and other Financial related policies, Financial administration and Public Service Regulation, Basic Accounting System, SAP and IMS. Good verbal and written communication, Computer literacy (MS Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint), Interpersonal relations, Problem Solving, Analytical skills, Planning and Organizing and Report Writing. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

  • Ensure all supplier payment is made within 30 days. Verify the accuracy of invoices. Preparing and submission of payment run to Treasury. Clear payment exceptions within two days after each payment run and also liaise with Treasury regarding rejections. Review weekly runs against successful payment runs of the financial year on weekly basis. Identify overpayments and duplicates payments. Follow-up and resolve payment issues and queries from internal and external customers. Compile accruals submitted monthly, quarterly and yearly. Request Payment proposal after a last payment run of the month. Ensure that all other directorates and districts accrual schedules as at the end of the reporting month are submitted to Accounts Payable by the stipulated date of the new month. Execute consequence management on non-submission, late submission, incomplete and incorrect information. Exercise judgment in evaluating completeness and accuracy of invoices submitted for payments. Participate in the preparation of effecting Pa

Notes :

  • It is our intention to promote (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Physical Address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 04-07-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have an appropriate recognized 3-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) qualification in Financial Management/ Accounting/Economics/Public Finance/Cost and Management Accounting?
Do you have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a finance environment?
Do you have a South African driver’s licence?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.