State Accountant
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 106 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Job Title:** Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services **Company:** Department of Land Reform and Rural Development --- **Overview** This role is for a Directorate position within the Financial and Supply Chain Management Services at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. It is a Level 07 position, offering a salary of R338 106 per annum, and is based in Cape Town, Western Cape. The position is identified by reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/250. **What you will do** * Process BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS transactions. * Check, verify payment and capture on BAS. * Approve PERSAL transactions. * Maintain budget (shifting of funds). * Compile, capture, or approve journals. * Reconcile travel agency account. * Ascertain invoices received. * Reconcile/analyse key accounts. * Accumulate synopsis report (age analysis). * Compile financial reports. * Compile and submit inputs and Port Folio of Evidence (POEs) on financial reports (accruals and payables reports). * Provide input on invoices paid within 30 days. * Compile Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) inputs. * Process petty cash and revenue collections. * Check and sign petty cash replenishment and balance cash on hand. * Facilitate petty cash count and report. * Perform daily deposit confirmations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum requirements:** * Grade 12 Certificate. * National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting / Financial Management / Commerce / Economics / BCom Accounting or related equivalent qualifications. * Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a management accounting environment. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Job related knowledge:** * Public Service Act. * Public Finance Management Act. * Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. * Treasury or Financial Regulations of the Public Finance Act. * PERSAL, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). * **Job related skills:** * Analytical thinking. * Communication (verbal and written). * Computer literacy. * Report writing. * Problem solving. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, Economics, BCom Accounting, or a related equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year of relevant experience in a management accounting environment is required, along with a valid driver’s licence. Applicants should have knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Treasury or Financial Regulations of the Public Finance Act, and experience with PERSAL, Basic Accounting System (BAS), and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Key job-related skills include analytical thinking, verbal and written communication, computer literacy, report writing, and problem-solving. The Department notes Employment Equity (EE) targets for African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-7#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-250 Source: govpage
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- At least 1 year of experience.
- Driver's licence
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