Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/205 · Ref MPDOH/JULY/26/1183
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET & EXPENDITURE
Mpumalanga Department of Health
- CentreMatikwana Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
- ProvinceMpumalanga
- LevelLevel 08
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 27/205
- Reference number
- MPDOH/JULY/26/1183
- Department
- Mpumalanga Department of Health
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Centre
- Matikwana Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits)
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health.
The listed centre is Matikwana Hospital (Ehlanzeni District).
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Finance / Salary Administration or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance / Public Administration / Public Management as recognised by SAQA plus three (3) years relevant experience in Human Resource Management / Salary Administration.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer (Level 7).
- Knowledge of PERSAL System with courses will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); good communication (verbal and written) skills; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; analytical skills; liaison skills; client orientation skills; financial management skills; presentation skills; customer care skills.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Assertiveness; and self-starter.
- Ability to work under pressure and good computer literacy skills (MS Excel and MS Word).
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- To manage and facilitate budgeting processes.
- Facilitate and manage financial planning and budgeting processes.
- Compile budget estimates.
- Align budgets with strategic and annual performance plans.
- Provide advice on budget-related matters.
- Monitor expenditure against allocated budget.
- Confirm availability of funds before goods and services are procured.
- Ensure correct SCOA allocations are used on payment packs.
- Checking monthly document control reports.
- Ensure all processed documents are audit compliant.
- Costing operational budget requirements needs of Districts within actual expenditure trend.
- Balancing of final budget allocation on BAS.
- Request budget / expenditure input to quarterly erroneous allocations and authorize journal entries.
- Monitor expenditure against allocated budget (programme / subprogramme).
- Compile expenditure (equitable and conditional grants) reports.
- Coordinate resources to internal and external audit queries and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Alert the Hospital Management to over and under expenditure trends.
- Monitoring of key cost drivers.
- Complete accurate and updated report as per prescribed time frames.
- Supervise and control the work of sub-ordinate in the expenditure management unit.
- Authorize payments on Bas and Logis system.
- Understanding of all aspects of supply chain processes.
- Ensuring compliance with departmental and treasury regulations.
- Establish and enforce internal control measures.
- Manage all open orders report (Accruals) and reconciliation of accounts.
- Deal with Human resources matters such as leave and perform development system of quarterly evaluation reports.
- Attend and respond to audit queries.
Enquiries
- Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384
- Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103
- Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207
- Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339
- IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
N.B.
- Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
- All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
- Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered.
- Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
- Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
- The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
- All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts advertised on the Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026, the posts of Professional Nurse Grade 1 (PN-A2): With Midwifery (Amajuba Memorial Hospital, Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1080 and Senior Administrative Officer: Salary Administration (Matikwana Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1062 with the closing date of 23 June 2026, the posts have been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 27/205 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET & EXPENDITURE REF NO: MPDOH/JULY/26/1183
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Matikwana Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Finance / Salary Administration or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance / Public
Administration / Public Management as recognised by SAQA plus three (3)
years relevant experience in Human Resource Management / Salary
Administration. At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief
Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer (Level 7). Knowledge of PERSAL
System with courses will be an added advantage. Knowledge and
understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); good communication
(verbal and written) skills; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; analytical skills; liaison skills; client orientation skills;
financial management skills; presentation skills; customer care skills. Ability to work in a team and independently. Assertiveness; and self-starter. Ability to
work under pressure and good computer literacy skills (MS Excel and MS
Word). Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : To manage and facilitate budgeting processes. Facilitate and manage financial planning and budgeting processes. Compile budget estimates. Align budgets
with strategic and annual performance plans. Provide advice on budget-related matters. Monitor expenditure against allocated budget. Confirm availability of
funds before goods and services are procured. Ensure correct SCOA allocations are used on payment packs. Checking monthly document control
reports. Ensure all processed documents are audit compliant. Costing operational budget requirements needs of Districts within actual expenditure
trend. Balancing of final budget allocation on BAS. Request budget / expenditure input to quarterly erroneous allocations and authorize journal
entries. Monitor expenditure against allocated budget (programme / subprogramme). Compile expenditure (equitable and conditional grants) reports.
Coordinate resources to internal and external audit queries and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations. Alert the Hospital Management to
over and under expenditure trends. Monitoring of key cost drivers. Complete accurate and updated report as per prescribed time frames. Supervise and
control the work of sub-ordinate in the expenditure management unit. Authorize payments on Bas and Logis system. Understanding of all aspects of supply
chain processes. Ensuring compliance with departmental and treasury regulations. Establish and enforce internal control measures. Manage all open
orders report (Accruals) and reconciliation of accounts. Deal with Human resources matters such as leave and perform development system of quarterly
evaluation reports. Attend and respond to audit queries.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013)
766 3018.
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Matikwana Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Finance / Salary Administration or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance / Public
Administration / Public Management as recognised by SAQA plus three (3)
years relevant experience in Human Resource Management / Salary
Administration. At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief
Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer (Level 7). Knowledge of PERSAL
System with courses will be an added advantage. Knowledge and
understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); good communication
(verbal and written) skills; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; analytical skills; liaison skills; client orientation skills;
financial management skills; presentation skills; customer care skills. Ability to work in a team and independently. Assertiveness; and self-starter. Ability to
work under pressure and good computer literacy skills (MS Excel and MS
Word). Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : To manage and facilitate budgeting processes. Facilitate and manage financial planning and budgeting processes. Compile budget estimates. Align budgets
with strategic and annual performance plans. Provide advice on budget-related matters. Monitor expenditure against allocated budget. Confirm availability of
funds before goods and services are procured. Ensure correct SCOA allocations are used on payment packs. Checking monthly document control
reports. Ensure all processed documents are audit compliant. Costing operational budget requirements needs of Districts within actual expenditure
trend. Balancing of final budget allocation on BAS. Request budget / expenditure input to quarterly erroneous allocations and authorize journal
entries. Monitor expenditure against allocated budget (programme / subprogramme). Compile expenditure (equitable and conditional grants) reports.
Coordinate resources to internal and external audit queries and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations. Alert the Hospital Management to
over and under expenditure trends. Monitoring of key cost drivers. Complete accurate and updated report as per prescribed time frames. Supervise and
control the work of sub-ordinate in the expenditure management unit. Authorize payments on Bas and Logis system. Understanding of all aspects of supply
chain processes. Ensuring compliance with departmental and treasury regulations. Establish and enforce internal control measures. Manage all open
orders report (Accruals) and reconciliation of accounts. Deal with Human resources matters such as leave and perform development system of quarterly
evaluation reports. Attend and respond to audit queries.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013)
766 3018.