SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: PLANNING AND BUDGETING is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office: Tshwane | closing date: 26 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Branch
Finance and Supply Chain Management
Salary
R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), (a basic salary)
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Financial Management, BCom Accounting, Management Accounting at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- Two (2) years’ experience in budgeting / planning / financial administration environment is required.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.
- Knowledge of the South African Constitution.
- Understanding of departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
- Knowledge of the National Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of the Appropriation Act.
- Knowledge of the planning and budgeting process and related activities.
- Knowledge of Financial Risk Management Practices.
- Knowledge of the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA).
- Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS).
- Knowledge of Vulindlela.
- Willingness to travel.
- Required skills and competencies: Planning and organising.
- Financial accounting.
- Record Management.
- Reconciliation and reporting.
- SCOA application.
- Use of financial systems (BAS/Vulindlela).
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills.
- Planning and Organising skills.
- Computer literacy skills.
- Numeracy and analytical skills.
- Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Render the implementation of budget administration and allocations.
- Capture and monitor the administration of budget on Basic Accounting Systems (BAS).
- Capture the budget in line with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Capture budget adjustments (MTEF/AENE/Self Financing/Roll-overs) for the financial year on approved system (BAS).
- Capture virements and shiftings for the financial year.
- Report on budget versus expenditure and cash flow.
- Compile daily, weekly and monthly budget versus expenditure reports.
- Produce in-year monitoring (IYM) shifting and virement schedules.
- Verify SCOA allocation document compiled by the System Controller.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
- Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enquiries
Head Office: Ms V Motshegoe Tel No: (012) 406 4252
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or financerecruitment@dha.gov.za
Department Notes
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to facilitate the transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world-class organisation. If you are committed to delivering on the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation, ascribe to the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on the needs of DHA Clients with the highest levels of dignity, integrity and innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. Applications: Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving a prescribed probation period and obtaining a security clearance appropriate to the post will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Original Text
Branch: Finance and Supply Chain Management
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Financial Management, BCom Accounting, Management Accounting at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Two (2)
years’ experience in budgeting / planning / financial administration environment is required. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act. Knowledge of
the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of the South African
Constitution. Understanding of departmental legislation as well as Human
Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the National Treasury
Regulations. Knowledge of the Appropriation Act. Knowledge of the planning and budgeting process and related activities. Knowledge of Financial Risk
Management Practices. Knowledge of the Standard Chart of Accounts
(SCOA). Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS). Knowledge of
Vulindlela. Willingness to travel. Required skills and competencies: Planning and organising. Financial accounting. Record Management. Reconciliation and
reporting. SCOA application. Use of financial systems (BAS/Vulindlela).
Attention to detail. Time management. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Planning and Organising skills. Computer literacy
skills. Numeracy and analytical skills. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and
Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Render the implementation of budget administration and
allocations. Capture and monitor the administration of budget on Basic
Accounting Systems (BAS). Capture the budget in line with the PFMA and
Treasury Regulations. Capture budget adjustments (MTEF/AENE/Self
Financing/Roll-overs) for the financial year on approved system (BAS).
Capture virements and shiftings for the financial year. Report on budget versus expenditure and cash flow. Compile daily, weekly and monthly budget versus
expenditure reports. Produce in-year monitoring (IYM) shifting and virement schedules. Verify SCOA allocation document compiled by the System
Controller. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and
compliance with regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms V Motshegoe Tel No: (012) 406 4252
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or
financerecruitment@dha.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.