Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/83 · Ref DHET 35/09/2026
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: EXPENDITURE ADMINISTRATION
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentrePretoria
- LevelLevel 08
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 41–42
- Circular Post
- 32/83
- Reference number
- DHET 35/09/2026
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Directorate
- Financial Support Services
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Pretoria.
Applications close on 18 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
- Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management or related qualification with accounting as a subject.
- Two (2) to three (3) years appropriate experience in Government Financial Accounting; the BAS system, knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and the LOGIS online system; 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.
- Other Attributes/Skills: Friendly and trustworthy;
- Accuracy;
- Confidence;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work in a team and independently;
- Assertiveness; and Self-starter.
- A valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Checking and authorizing sundry and creditor payments on BAS, which includes the Travel Accounts, Communication Accounts and Courier Accounts.
- Checking and authorizing order payments on LOGIS online.
- Capturing payments on BAS.
- Assist on Audit Queries.
- Responsible for the managing and clearing of general ledger accounts.
- Assist with the provision of information for the compilation of the quarterly and annual financial statements with specific reference to general ledger accounts.
- Authorizing of General Journals applicable to expenditure.
- Issuing and reconciling interdepartmental claims and claims in respect of the National Skills Fund.
- Clearing of suspense accounts related to expenditure.
- Manage and respond to enquiries related to this function.
- Supervise the work performance of subordinates by inter alia, allocating and controlling work and maintaining office discipline, Requesting of BAS reports when required.
- Filing of claim related documents.
- N.B.
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
Enquiries
Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83.
- Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
- 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.
- 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. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/83 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: EXPENDITURE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DHET 35/09/2026
Branch: Chief Financial Officer
Directorate: Financial Support Services
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management or related qualification with accounting as
a subject. Two (2) to three (3) years appropriate experience in Government
Financial Accounting; the BAS system, knowledge and understanding of the
PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic
Accounting System (BAS) and the LOGIS online system; 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. Other
Attributes/Skills: Friendly and trustworthy; Accuracy; Confidence; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work in a team and independently;
Assertiveness; and Self-starter. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Checking and authorizing sundry and creditor payments on BAS, which includes the Travel Accounts, Communication Accounts and Courier Accounts.
Checking and authorizing order payments on LOGIS online. Capturing payments on BAS. Assist on Audit Queries. Responsible for the managing and
clearing of general ledger accounts. Assist with the provision of information for the compilation of the quarterly and annual financial statements with specific
reference to general ledger accounts. Authorizing of General Journals applicable to expenditure. Issuing and reconciling interdepartmental claims
and claims in respect of the National Skills Fund. Clearing of suspense accounts related to expenditure. Manage and respond to enquiries related to
this function. Supervise the work performance of subordinates by inter alia, allocating and controlling work and maintaining office discipline, Requesting of
BAS reports when required. Filing of claim related documents. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency
exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. 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. One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026
Branch: Chief Financial Officer
Directorate: Financial Support Services
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management or related qualification with accounting as
a subject. Two (2) to three (3) years appropriate experience in Government
Financial Accounting; the BAS system, knowledge and understanding of the
PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic
Accounting System (BAS) and the LOGIS online system; 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. Other
Attributes/Skills: Friendly and trustworthy; Accuracy; Confidence; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work in a team and independently;
Assertiveness; and Self-starter. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Checking and authorizing sundry and creditor payments on BAS, which includes the Travel Accounts, Communication Accounts and Courier Accounts.
Checking and authorizing order payments on LOGIS online. Capturing payments on BAS. Assist on Audit Queries. Responsible for the managing and
clearing of general ledger accounts. Assist with the provision of information for the compilation of the quarterly and annual financial statements with specific
reference to general ledger accounts. Authorizing of General Journals applicable to expenditure. Issuing and reconciling interdepartmental claims
and claims in respect of the National Skills Fund. Clearing of suspense accounts related to expenditure. Manage and respond to enquiries related to
this function. Supervise the work performance of subordinates by inter alia, allocating and controlling work and maintaining office discipline, Requesting of
BAS reports when required. Filing of claim related documents. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency
exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. 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. One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026