Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/137 · Ref FSPT 011/26
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
Free State Department of Treasury
- CentreBloemfontein
- ProvinceFree State
- LevelLevel 11
Closing date: 17 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2
- Circular Post
- 29/137
- Reference number
- FSPT 011/26
- Department
- Free State Department of Treasury
- Province
- Free State
- Centre
- Bloemfontein
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package. (This allinclusive flexible remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the Government’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a
flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car
allowance, housing allowance and medical aid assistance) - Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Free State Department of Treasury.
The listed centre is Bloemfontein.
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package. (This allinclusive flexible remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the Government’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a
flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car
allowance, housing allowance and medical aid assistance)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate degree or advanced diploma (NQF level 7) majoring in Financial Accounting with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an accounting environment of which three (3) years should have been on an Assistant Director / supervisory level.
- Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Municipal Structures Act (MSA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Treasury Regulations, Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA) and other relevant local government legislation.
- Must possess the following skills: Leadership, report writing, analytical, communication, presentation, project management, and conflict management.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Promote adherence to Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) standards and timeous submission of credible financial statements.
- Report on compliance with National/Provincial Treasury reforms.
- Report on the readiness of municipalities to compile annual financial statements (AFS).
- Review and report on the quality of annual financial statements submitted.
- Promote the improvement of audit outcomes in municipalities.
- Provide support and monitor internal controls in municipalities, which involves reporting on the assessed Financial Management Capability Maturity Model (FMCMM), e-Monitor Portal and submitted 5 Key Controls.
- Support and monitor compliance with accounting and asset management.
- Manage the resources of the Subdirectorate to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Enquiries
Mr. R M Nkomonde: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Effective from 1 April 2026, the Free State Provincial Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e-Recruitment with no success and the Free State Provincial Treasury Information Technology Sub-directorate was unable to assist.
- The Department will not be responsible for server delays.
- Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. The applicant’s profile on the eRecruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note.
- Applicants should upload their curriculum vitea (CV), qualification(s) and other related document(s) as one (1) document attachment on the e-Recruitment system. (Please ensure that document is in PDF format & maximum size 3MB). The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and end date of the position(s) should be indicated. Accompanying relevant documentation required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, Driver’s license, ID, etc., such documents need not be certified at point of application, however, certification will be required prior to attending the interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement.
- 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are submitted online timeously.
- Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The highest relevant qualification should be captured/listed as the first qualification on the erecruitment profile.
- Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial assets check, qualification verification and reference checks).
- Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations and/or record.
- The Department reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s).
- All queries must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment Support Team on: recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za (no applications, strictly for enquiries purposes). Free State Provincial Treasury is compliant with the requirements of POPIA. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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.
Original Text
POST 29/137 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT REF NO: FSPT 011/26 (X2 POSTS)
Re-Advertisement: Applicants that previously applied for the post, are encouraged to apply again.
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package. (This allinclusive flexible remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the Government’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a
flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car
allowance, housing allowance and medical aid assistance)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate degree or advanced diploma (NQF level 7) majoring in Financial Accounting with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an
accounting environment of which three (3) years should have been on an
Assistant Director / supervisory level. Knowledge of the Municipal Finance
Management Act (MFMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Municipal
Structures Act (MSA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Treasury Regulations,
Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA) and other relevant local government legislation. Must possess the following skills: Leadership, report
writing, analytical, communication, presentation, project management, and conflict management. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Promote adherence to Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) standards and timeous submission of credible financial statements. Report on
compliance with National/Provincial Treasury reforms. Report on the readiness of municipalities to compile annual financial statements (AFS). Review and
report on the quality of annual financial statements submitted. Promote the improvement of audit outcomes in municipalities. Provide support and monitor
internal controls in municipalities, which involves reporting on the assessed
Financial Management Capability Maturity Model (FMCMM), e-Monitor Portal and submitted 5 Key Controls. Support and monitor compliance with
accounting and asset management. Manage the resources of the Subdirectorate to ensure effective and efficient operations.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. R M Nkomonde: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)
Re-Advertisement: Applicants that previously applied for the post, are encouraged to apply again.
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package. (This allinclusive flexible remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the Government’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a
flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car
allowance, housing allowance and medical aid assistance)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate degree or advanced diploma (NQF level 7) majoring in Financial Accounting with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an
accounting environment of which three (3) years should have been on an
Assistant Director / supervisory level. Knowledge of the Municipal Finance
Management Act (MFMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Municipal
Structures Act (MSA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Treasury Regulations,
Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA) and other relevant local government legislation. Must possess the following skills: Leadership, report
writing, analytical, communication, presentation, project management, and conflict management. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Promote adherence to Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) standards and timeous submission of credible financial statements. Report on
compliance with National/Provincial Treasury reforms. Report on the readiness of municipalities to compile annual financial statements (AFS). Review and
report on the quality of annual financial statements submitted. Promote the improvement of audit outcomes in municipalities. Provide support and monitor
internal controls in municipalities, which involves reporting on the assessed
Financial Management Capability Maturity Model (FMCMM), e-Monitor Portal and submitted 5 Key Controls. Support and monitor compliance with
accounting and asset management. Manage the resources of the Subdirectorate to ensure effective and efficient operations.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. R M Nkomonde: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)