STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL (SALARY LEVEL 7): RE-ADVERT
Job Description
Salary: R.00 per annum plus benefits
Appointment Type: Permanent (PERSAL Appointment)
Centre: Corporate Office
Reference Number: CORP/STATE-ACC/05
Minimum Requirements: Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised three (3) year National Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Financial Management or a relevant qualification. Must have a minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in payroll financial management environment. Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL systems will be an added advantage. Sage 300 People and Sage Evolution Certificate will be an added advantage. Must be computer literate. Must have a valid driver's license.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of the Treasury Regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS). Must have computer, planning and organising skills. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have basic numeracy skills. Ability to perform routine tasks and operate office equipment. Flexibility, interpersonal relations, accuracy and aptitude of figures.
Duties- Provide salary administration service:
- Process monthly payroll.
- Process payroll deductions accurately (taxes, pensions, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation.
- Handle salary queries and disputes promptly.
- Prepare and distribute salary slips.
- Coordinate with HR for employee data updates.
- Perform creditor management function.
- Process invoices and expense claims.
- Verify supporting documentation for payments.
- Prepare payment packs.
- Prepare payment requisitions and obtain approvals.
- Initiate payments via electronic funds transfer or checks.
- Monitor outstanding payments and ensure timely settlements.
- Reconcile supplier statements with accounts payable ledger.
- Maintain relationships with supplier and resolve payment issues.
- Provide financial accounting services:
- Record financial transactions in the general ledger.
- Prepare trial balances.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers.
- Process creditor invoices and perform creditor reconciliations.
- Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts.
- Provide financial data for audits and budget preparation.
- Provide other financial management services:
- Debtors control, budget management, inventory management.
- Perform any other related financial management functions and duties.
Applications: Must be submitted accompanied by: (1) A signed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website; (2) A comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from the HR Office.
To Apply: Applications may be hand delivered, couriered OR emailed to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office Park: 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein on or before the closing date and time as stipulated below. Kindly use the following email addresses:
- For Senior Lecturer (PL2): English First Additional Language -
- For Senior Lecturer (PL2): Finance, Economics and Accounting -
- For Lecturer (PL1): NCV/Occupational Programmes -
- For Assistant Director (SL9):
- For State Accountant (SL7):
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 07 APRIL 2026 AT 12:00
N.B
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report.
- Applicants should ensure that the NEW Z83 Form is fully completed, failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
- Candidates who have acted on higher positions are requested to submit their acting appointment letters covering the entire duration of their acting period.
- A complete set of documents should be submitted separately for each post you are applying for and ensure that a correct reference number is clearly stated on your application.
- If you have not been contacted within six months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
- Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification).
- Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts.
- People with disability are encouraged to apply.
All enquiries should be directed to the HR Office at Ext: 1010/1061/1062/1057
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