DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Public Works and Roads. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office-Mahikeng | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
E-mail to: DPWRHORecruit2@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration package
Requirements
- Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Cost Management Accounting / Financial Management/ or related field.
- Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Cost Management Accounting / Financial Management / or related field will be added advantage.
- Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela Certificate).
- Experience: 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations;
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Modified Cash Standard and Accounting Manual for departments.
- Government procurement procedures and processes;
- Public Service Act;
- Public Service Regulations and related HRM Acts, Reporting procedures;
- Policy formulation and interpretation;
- Competencies in terms of the SMS Competency Framework.
- Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Conflict Management and problem solving skills; outstanding people management skills;
- Good presentation skills;
- Advanced Computer skills;
- Strategic Management skills and Leadership skills.
- Willingness to work under pressure and beyond formal working hours.
Duties
- Manage the departmental budget.
- Oversee the management and provision of management accounting services: Ensure appropriate management, planning and compilation of the MTEF budget and adjustment estimates for the department.
- Oversee budget preparation process and budget monitoring for the department.
- Oversee the final draft budget preparation process and provide support to internal stakeholders’ prior submission.
- Manage compilation and implementation of monthly forecasts.
- Oversee compilation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reports and provide recommendations and advice programmes to address significant variances.
- Ensure financial statements are submitted timeously in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements.
- Manage Departmental Cash Flow.
- Ensure monitoring of operations on accounting systems, controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information.
- Meet the reporting requirements and standards promulgated by the PFMA.
- Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangement and systems and managing the mitigating of potential risks.
- Manage and monitor expenditure reporting.
- Manage and maintain the departmental BAS System.
- Manage human, assets and financial resources of the Directorate.
Enquiries
Mr M.J Moipolai Tel No: (018) 388 1440
Notes
Please Note: On the Subject Line of your E-mail, Indicate the Correct Name of the Post and the Reference Number include the Department, also Use the correct E-mail. All Attachments for Online Submission Must Include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name and Centre, Reference number. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. NOTE: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: All shortlisted candidates including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT-POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Head Office-Mahikeng
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Cost Management Accounting / Financial Management/ or related
field. Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Cost Management Accounting /
Financial Management / or related field will be added advantage. Senior
Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela Certificate). Experience: 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license.
Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury
Regulations; Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Modified Cash Standard and
Accounting Manual for departments. Government procurement procedures and processes; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations and related
HRM Acts, Reporting procedures; Policy formulation and interpretation;
Competencies in terms of the SMS Competency Framework. Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills; Conflict Management and problem
solving skills; outstanding people management skills; Good presentation skills;
Advanced Computer skills; Strategic Management skills and Leadership skills.
Willingness to work under pressure and beyond formal working hours.
DUTIES : Manage the departmental budget. Oversee the management and provision of management accounting services: Ensure appropriate management, planning
and compilation of the MTEF budget and adjustment estimates for the department. Oversee budget preparation process and budget monitoring for
the department. Oversee the final draft budget preparation process and provide support to internal stakeholders’ prior submission. Manage compilation and
implementation of monthly forecasts. Oversee compilation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reports and
provide recommendations and advice programmes to address significant variances. Ensure financial statements are submitted timeously in accordance
with applicable standards and legislative requirements. Manage Departmental
Cash Flow. Ensure monitoring of operations on accounting systems, controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information. Meet the
reporting requirements and standards promulgated by the PFMA. Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangement and systems and managing
the mitigating of potential risks. Manage and monitor expenditure reporting.
Manage and maintain the departmental BAS System. Manage human, assets and financial resources of the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M.J Moipolai Tel No: (018) 388 1440
APPLICATIONS : E-mail to: DPWRHORecruit2@nwpg.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.