Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/63 · Ref 3/1/1/1/2026/228

SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)

  • CentreKwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
  • LevelLevel 08
Closing date: 14 days remaining

Job details

Circular
33 of 2026
Page No.
5–6
Circular Post
33/63
Reference number
3/1/1/1/2026/228
Department
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
Directorate
Financial And Supply Chain Management Services
Centre
KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Closing date
28 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R413 001 per annum (Level 08)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting / Public Finance / Financial Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial management environment.
  • A valid driver’s license Job related knowledge: Treasury or Financial Regulations or the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).
  • PERSAL, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS).
  • Know Treasury Regulations and PFMA.
  • Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
  • Job-related skills: Supervision.
  • Communication (verbal and written).

Duties

  • Process BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS transactions: Check and verify BAS and PERSAL advice.
  • Authorise transactions on BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS.
  • Maintain budget.
  • Analyse and manage travel agency account.
  • Ascertain invoices received.
  • Reconcile/analyse key accounts.
  • Accumulate synopsis report (age analysis).
  • Facilitate and compile financial reports.
  • Compile and submit inputs and portfolio of evidence (POEs) on financial reports (accruals and payables reports).
  • Report on invoices paid within 30 days.
  • Facilitate compilation of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) inputs.
  • Facilitate misallocations.
  • Perform shifting of funds.
  • Analyse expenditure trends.
  • Manage petty cash.
  • Check and sign petty cash replenishment and balance cash on hand.
  • Facilitate petty cash count and reporting.
  • Request for petty cash facilities and increase.

Enquiries

Mr NR Jacquire Tel No: (033) 264 9500

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post228@dlrrd.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery.

  • The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
  • Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
  • Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
  • Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
  • All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
  • Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post.
  • Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response.
  • Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to the high volume of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Additional notes

EE Targets: African and White Males and Coloured and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

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Original Text
POST 33/63 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/228 Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting /
Public Finance / Financial Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial management
environment. A valid driver’s license Job related knowledge: Treasury or
Financial Regulations or the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).
PERSAL, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System
(LOGIS). Know Treasury Regulations and PFMA. Knowledge of Public Service
Regulations. Job-related skills: Supervision. Communication (verbal and written).
DUTIES : Process BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS transactions: Check and verify BAS and PERSAL advice. Authorise transactions on BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS.
Maintain budget. Analyse and manage travel agency account. Ascertain invoices received. Reconcile/analyse key accounts. Accumulate synopsis
report (age analysis). Facilitate and compile financial reports. Compile and submit inputs and portfolio of evidence (POEs) on financial reports (accruals
and payables reports). Report on invoices paid within 30 days. Facilitate compilation of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of
National Expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure
(AENE) inputs. Facilitate misallocations. Perform shifting of funds. Analyse expenditure trends. Manage petty cash. Check and sign petty cash
replenishment and balance cash on hand. Facilitate petty cash count and reporting. Request for petty cash facilities and increase.
ENQUIRIES : Mr NR Jacquire Tel No: (033) 264 9500
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg,
3200 or by email to Post228@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African and White Males and Coloured and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

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