ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL ACCOUNTING COMPLIANCE REF in DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/249
Centre
Bloemfontein
Salary
R468 459 per annum (Level 09), (a basic salary)
Requirements
A degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) with accounting as a major subject. A minimum of three years’ experience in an accounting environment. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations and Treasury Regulations, Financial Systems, BAS and applicable Instruction Notes. Computer literacy. Good verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver’s license.
Duties
Co-ordinate and provide training within the Free State Provincial Government to ensure capacity building. Compile provincial instruction notes, guidelines and procedure manuals in order to ensure implementation and adherence by all provincial departments. Amend and implement National Treasury prescripts. Compile, consolidate and verify KCM assessments and reports to promote accurate and credible accounting information for the allocated department/entities. Evaluate asset and liability items and any new financial systems to ensure adherence to Provincial and National norms and standards. Verify delegations against requirements and maintain financial management information for provincial departments and entities. Ensure the successful implementation of banking arrangements for provincial departments. Manage resources to ensure the smooth running of the Division.
Enquiries
Mr. K E Mogane: recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za
Applications
erecruitmentfsdpwi@fsworks.gov.za
Notes
Directions to applicants Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za. The Z83 should be completed in a manner that allows the selection committee to assess the application based on the information provided on the form. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication. If the certified copies contradict the details on the CV or Z83 form, the candidate will automatically be disqualified and removed from the shortlist. Should an applicant possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post should direct their enquiries to the relevant person as indicated in the advertisement. Note: Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. All shortlisted candidates, including the 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. Short-listed candidates will on the day of interview undergo a security assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks as deemed appropriate and inclusive inter alia of criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification. If you have not been contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted. OTHER POST
Original Text
POST 13/249 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL ACCOUNTING COMPLIANCE REF NO: 008/26 SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09), (a basic salary) CENTRE : Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : A degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) with accounting as a major subject. A minimum of three years’ experience in an accounting environment. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations and Treasury Regulations, Financial Systems, BAS and applicable Instruction Notes. Computer literacy. Good verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver’s license. DUTIES : Co-ordinate and provide training within the Free State Provincial Government to ensure capacity building. Compile provincial instruction notes, guidelines and procedure manuals in order to ensure implementation and adherence by all provincial departments. Amend and implement National Treasury prescripts. Compile, consolidate and verify KCM assessments and reports to promote accurate and credible accounting information for the allocated department/entities. Evaluate asset and liability items and any new financial systems to ensure adherence to Provincial and National norms and standards. Verify delegations against requirements and maintain financial management information for provincial departments and entities. Ensure the successful implementation of banking arrangements for provincial departments. Manage resources to ensure the smooth running of the Division. ENQUIRIES : Mr. K E Mogane: recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za