STATE ACCOUNTANT: PLAS MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Pro-Active Land Acquisition Strategy (Plas) Trading Account Financial Management
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management / Commerce or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in financial management services.
- Job-related Knowledge: Understanding of National Treasury Regulations.
- Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of A Complete and Comprehensive Program for Accounting Control (ACCPAC), Safety Web Systems.
- Job related skills: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Planning and organising.
- Time management.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Use a computer for prolonged periods.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Effect payment to service providers.
- Ensure all payments are recorded accurately on the incoming document register and supported by valid supporting documents.
- Pay the correct supplier with the correct banking details and amount within the 30 days from date of receipt of invoice.
- Ensure compliance with the relevant PLAS payment checklist and process payments within 5 days of receipt of complete payment parcel.
- Compile reports for the section (age analysis, payment report and relevant registers).
- Compile payment reports on a regular basis after payments have been processed.
- Compile and submit payment reports accurately and completely to relevant users.
- Compile accounts payable reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
- Maintain complete and accurate vendor master file.
- Update electronic vendor register on a regular basis.
- Perform and sign-off vendor reconciliations on a weekly basis.
- File all vendor forms accurately.
- Ensure effective document control and safeguarding of the financial records and documents.
- Stamp and quality control all payment documents daily after payments.
- Review and sign-off batch listing report for payments and journals after the month-end closure.
- Ensure that all journals are captured on the system and comply with internal control processes.
- File all payments and journals sequentially in a lockable area.
Enquiries
Mr C Nyamandi Tel No: (012)312 9215
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post49@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
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. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates' managerial competencies using standardised tools. 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.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Pro-Active Land Acquisition Strategy (Plas) Trading Account
Financial Management
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management /
Commerce or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 1 year experience in financial management services. Job-related Knowledge: Understanding of
National Treasury Regulations. Understanding of Public Finance Management
Act (PFMA). Knowledge of A Complete and Comprehensive Program for
Accounting Control (ACCPAC), Safety Web Systems. Job related skills:
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Communication (verbal and written). Planning and organising. Time management. Work under pressure and meet deadlines. Use a computer for
prolonged periods. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Effect payment to service providers. Ensure all payments are recorded accurately on the incoming document register and supported by valid
supporting documents. Pay the correct supplier with the correct banking details
and amount within the 30 days from date of receipt of invoice. Ensure compliance with the relevant PLAS payment checklist and process payments
within 5 days of receipt of complete payment parcel. Compile reports for the section (age analysis, payment report and relevant registers). Compile
payment reports on a regular basis after payments have been processed.
Compile and submit payment reports accurately and completely to relevant users. Compile accounts payable reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly and
yearly basis. Maintain complete and accurate vendor master file. Update electronic vendor register on a regular basis. Perform and sign-off vendor
reconciliations on a weekly basis. File all vendor forms accurately. Ensure effective document control and safeguarding of the financial records and
documents. Stamp and quality control all payment documents daily after payments. Review and sign-off batch listing report for payments and journals
after the month-end closure. Ensure that all journals are captured on the system and comply with internal control processes. File all payments and
journals sequentially in a lockable area.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Nyamandi Tel No: (012)312 9215
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post49@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.