Circular 31 of 2026 · Post 31/180 · Ref REFS/056224
DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
- CentreUmnotho House Johannesburg
- ProvinceGauteng
- LevelLevel 13
Closing date: 1 day remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 31 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 31/180
- Reference number
- REFS/056224
- Department
- Gauteng Department of Economic Development
- Province
- Gauteng
- Centre
- Umnotho House Johannesburg
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
- Closing date
- 15 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Gauteng Department of Economic Development.
The listed centre is Umnotho House Johannesburg.
Applications close on 15 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Grade 12.
- Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification in Financial Accounting, Financial Management or Public Finance, as recognised by SAQA.
- Nyukela Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government.
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience at middle/senior managerial level in a Financial Accounting and Administration environment.
- Extensive knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standards, GRAP, BAS, PERSAL, SCOA and public sector financial reporting.
- Code 08/10 driver’s license is essential.
Duties
- Monitor revenue collected, expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required.
- Manage the payment of compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies and report thereof.
- Verify the correctness of the allocation of journals, payments and receipts.
- Manage the reconciliation and clearing of control accounts.
- Manage and oversee petty cash and cash management in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulations requirements.
- Lead the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with the trial balance.
- Manage the administration of suppliers' accounts and general claims.
- Foster and manage relations with creditors.
- Lead payments of orders.
- Administer sundry payments.
- Manage the reconciliation of creditors and debtors, including interdepartmental claims.
- Monitor and manage bank reconciliations.
- Monitor compliance with financial prescripts and ensure that invoice payments are processed within 10, 15 and 30 days in line with Treasury Regulations.
- Manage the provision of technical advice to all stakeholders to ensure accurate financial statement disclosure.
- Manage the preparation of GDED and GLB annual and interim financial statements in accordance with applicable legislation.
- Manage the submission of the annual and interim financial statements to Treasury, the Auditor-General and other stakeholders.
- Oversee the analysis of monthly and quarterly financial information and ensure accurate financial reporting to various stakeholders.
- Maintain the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA).
- Supervise monthly and year-end systems closures.
- Manage the reconciliation of general ledger balances against the trial balance.
- Manage the reconciliation between BAS and SAP systems.
- Review the GLB revenue database and revenue reconciliations.
- Manage the directorate risk register.
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports on progress towards mitigation of risks.
- Identify and develop emerging risks.
- Perform strategic and operational planning.
- Manage stakeholder relationships.
- Oversee the administrative support functions.
- Perform people management functions.
- Manage, monitor and encourage skills development among staff in the unit.
- Perform financial management functions.
Enquiries
Siphiwe Nhlapho/ Lwandile Phaledi/ Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373/066 196 6917
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Apply online through the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment System at http://jobs.gauteng.gpg.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Only.
- Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as originally certified copies of qualifications and an identity document (copies of certified documents will not be accepted). Certification of documents must not be older than six (6) months.
- Failure to submit all the required documents will result in the application not being considered.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Successful candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification verification, and previous employment verification.
- All shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to a technical exercise intended to test the relevant technical elements and competencies required for the post. The logistics of the assessment will be communicated to candidates by the Department. In accordance with the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, all shortlisted candidates, including Senior Management Service (SMS) posts, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One assessment will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate's suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the post, while the other assessment will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. In respect of SMS posts only, all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) recommended candidates will undergo a competency-based assessment, including psychometric assessments, to evaluate cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
- Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to submit proof of completion of the Nyukela Pre-Entry Programme for the Senior Management Service prior to appointment. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 31 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 31/180 : DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATION REF NO: REFS/056224
Branch: Financial Management
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Umnotho House Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification in Financial Accounting, Financial Management or Public Finance, as recognised
by SAQA. Nyukela Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service
(SMS) from the National School of Government. A minimum of five (5) years' experience at middle/senior managerial level in a Financial Accounting and
Administration environment. Extensive knowledge of PFMA, Treasury
Regulations, Modified Cash Standards, GRAP, BAS, PERSAL, SCOA and public sector financial reporting. Code 08/10 driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES : Monitor revenue collected, expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required. Manage the payment of compensation of employees, goods and
services, transfers, subsidies and report thereof. Verify the correctness of the allocation of journals, payments and receipts. Manage the reconciliation and
clearing of control accounts. Manage and oversee petty cash and cash management in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulations requirements. Lead
the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with the trial balance. Manage the administration of suppliers' accounts and general claims. Foster and manage
relations with creditors. Lead payments of orders. Administer sundry payments.
Manage the reconciliation of creditors and debtors, including interdepartmental claims. Monitor and manage bank reconciliations. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts and ensure that invoice payments are
processed within 10, 15 and 30 days in line with Treasury Regulations. Manage the provision of technical advice to all stakeholders to ensure accurate financial
statement disclosure. Manage the preparation of GDED and GLB annual and interim financial statements in accordance with applicable legislation. Manage
the submission of the annual and interim financial statements to Treasury, the
Auditor-General and other stakeholders. Oversee the analysis of monthly and quarterly financial information and ensure accurate financial reporting to
various stakeholders. Maintain the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA).
Supervise monthly and year-end systems closures. Manage the reconciliation of general ledger balances against the trial balance. Manage the reconciliation
between BAS and SAP systems. Review the GLB revenue database and revenue reconciliations. Manage the directorate risk register. Provide monthly
and quarterly reports on progress towards mitigation of risks. Identify and develop emerging risks. Perform strategic and operational planning. Manage
stakeholder relationships. Oversee the administrative support functions.
Perform people management functions. Manage, monitor and encourage skills development among staff in the unit. Perform financial management functions.
ENQUIRIES : Siphiwe Nhlapho/ Lwandile Phaledi/ Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373/066 196 6917
Branch: Financial Management
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Umnotho House Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification in Financial Accounting, Financial Management or Public Finance, as recognised
by SAQA. Nyukela Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service
(SMS) from the National School of Government. A minimum of five (5) years' experience at middle/senior managerial level in a Financial Accounting and
Administration environment. Extensive knowledge of PFMA, Treasury
Regulations, Modified Cash Standards, GRAP, BAS, PERSAL, SCOA and public sector financial reporting. Code 08/10 driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES : Monitor revenue collected, expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required. Manage the payment of compensation of employees, goods and
services, transfers, subsidies and report thereof. Verify the correctness of the allocation of journals, payments and receipts. Manage the reconciliation and
clearing of control accounts. Manage and oversee petty cash and cash management in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulations requirements. Lead
the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with the trial balance. Manage the administration of suppliers' accounts and general claims. Foster and manage
relations with creditors. Lead payments of orders. Administer sundry payments.
Manage the reconciliation of creditors and debtors, including interdepartmental claims. Monitor and manage bank reconciliations. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts and ensure that invoice payments are
processed within 10, 15 and 30 days in line with Treasury Regulations. Manage the provision of technical advice to all stakeholders to ensure accurate financial
statement disclosure. Manage the preparation of GDED and GLB annual and interim financial statements in accordance with applicable legislation. Manage
the submission of the annual and interim financial statements to Treasury, the
Auditor-General and other stakeholders. Oversee the analysis of monthly and quarterly financial information and ensure accurate financial reporting to
various stakeholders. Maintain the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA).
Supervise monthly and year-end systems closures. Manage the reconciliation of general ledger balances against the trial balance. Manage the reconciliation
between BAS and SAP systems. Review the GLB revenue database and revenue reconciliations. Manage the directorate risk register. Provide monthly
and quarterly reports on progress towards mitigation of risks. Identify and develop emerging risks. Perform strategic and operational planning. Manage
stakeholder relationships. Oversee the administrative support functions.
Perform people management functions. Manage, monitor and encourage skills development among staff in the unit. Perform financial management functions.
ENQUIRIES : Siphiwe Nhlapho/ Lwandile Phaledi/ Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373/066 196 6917