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
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
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD).
The listed centre is KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg).
Applications close on 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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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
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.