Job details

Circular: 32 of 2026
Page No.: 6

Circular Post: 32/205
Department: Gauteng Department of Environment
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 18 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Reference information: REFS/056307
Salary information: R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)

Requirements

6 requirements · official circular text

Matric plus Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management / Accounting / Public finance/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA.
3 years relevant supervisory experience.
A valid driver’s license.
Competencies: Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Reporting procedures and Government Priorities.
Skills: Planning and Organizing, Report writing, Negotiation and Decision making.
Exposure and training in Financial Accounting will be an added advantage.

Duties

19 duties · official circular text

To Ensure adherence to PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Financial Manual and relevant Departmental Policies and Procedures as well as the implementation thereof;
Prepare Monthly, Interim and Annual Financial Statement timely;
Attend Meetings and Conferences with Supervisor;
Determine and develop training needs to Subordinates;
Control Subordinates Performance reports and perform personnel performance functions;
Assist with the implementation of recommended solutions regarding the Departmental Systems and processes to improve Departmental efficiency;
Assist with the compilation of section 40, Monthly Compliance Reports to Treasury as well as Reports requested by Management;
Ensure that confirmation Letters are received and provided from/by the Department/s and ensure that all Inter-Departmental Receivables and Payables are cleared monthly;
Provide administrative support and best accounting practices to subordinates and business units and to all Responsibility and Line Managers on all aspects of functional areas;
Writing of correspondence within and outside the Department, and to be assigned by a Higher-Level Manager and ensure excellent verbal communication skills;
Ensure the continuous development of quality improvement of Sub-Ordinates;
Liaise on administration matters with other Departments, the Public and Service Providers;
Attend to internal and external Audit matters; clearing the suspense and interdepartmental account; hold weekly meetings with SubOrdinates and provide feedback report to the Deputy Director; hold monthly meetings with the Deputy Director;
Supervise Sub-Ordinates and their duties.
Timely payment of Suppliers of goods and services (100% of Service Providers payments finalized each month over the 12-month financial period);
Authorise the payment of transfers and subsidies processed on the accounting system.
Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service.
Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.

Enquiries

Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 32/205 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO:
REFS/056307
SALARY : R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management / Accounting / Public finance/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF level 7) as recognised by
SAQA. 3 years relevant supervisory experience. A valid driver’s license.
Competencies: Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures,
Reporting procedures and Government Priorities. Skills: Planning and
Organizing, Report writing, Negotiation and Decision making. Exposure and training in Financial Accounting will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : To Ensure adherence to PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Financial Manual and relevant Departmental Policies and Procedures as well as the implementation
thereof; Prepare Monthly, Interim and Annual Financial Statement timely;
Attend Meetings and Conferences with Supervisor; Determine and develop training needs to Subordinates; Control Subordinates Performance reports and
perform personnel performance functions; Assist with the implementation of recommended solutions regarding the Departmental Systems and processes
to improve Departmental efficiency; Assist with the compilation of section 40,
Monthly Compliance Reports to Treasury as well as Reports requested by
Management; Ensure that confirmation Letters are received and provided from/by the Department/s and ensure that all Inter-Departmental Receivables
and Payables are cleared monthly; Provide administrative support and best accounting practices to subordinates and business units and to all
Responsibility and Line Managers on all aspects of functional areas; Writing of correspondence within and outside the Department, and to be assigned by a
Higher-Level Manager and ensure excellent verbal communication skills;
Ensure the continuous development of quality improvement of Sub-Ordinates;
Liaise on administration matters with other Departments, the Public and
Service Providers; Attend to internal and external Audit matters; clearing the suspense and interdepartmental account; hold weekly meetings with SubOrdinates and provide feedback report to the Deputy Director; hold monthly
meetings with the Deputy Director; Supervise Sub-Ordinates and their duties.
Timely payment of Suppliers of goods and services (100% of Service Providers payments finalized each month over the 12-month financial period); Authorise
the payment of transfers and subsidies processed on the accounting system.
Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service.
Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Manage performance,
conduct and discipline of supervisees.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364