Assistant Director Financial Accounting
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Location
- Mthatha, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R487 197 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This is a permanent "Re advertisement" for a finance-related position, identified by the ID KSD/FIN-AD/09/2026, within the Department of Higher Education and Training (King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College). The role is based at the Administration Centre in Mthatha and offers a salary of R487 197 per annum (Level 09). What you will do Key responsibilities include: * Budget Preparation. * Budget Implementation, Monitoring, and Control. * Preparing Annual Financial Statements. * Managing revenue collection and recording, including Cashier, Banking Services, Electronic payments, Debt Management, and monitoring and reporting on revenue expenditure. * Handling Compensation of employees & Goods and Services. * Managing Transfers and subsidies. * Reporting on year and month-end close-out processes and procedures. * Supervising employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service. * Liaising with both internal and external auditors. Requirements (from the original advert) * National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/STD 10 or NCV level 4. * A recognised three (3) National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Management or a related qualification. * Three to five years’ work experience in a Finance section. * A minimum of three to five years supervisory experience. * Knowledge of PSET and CET Act. * Understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, and Labour Relations Act. * Knowledge of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation. * Knowledge of financial management systems. * A valid driver’s licence. * Computer Literacy (MS Office is necessary). * **Competencies:** Knowledge of PSET and CET Act, Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, National Students Aid Scheme and related legislation, Knowledge of financial management systems, Administrative, Planning and Organising, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Problem solving, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Client Oriented, Project Management, Team leadership and people management. Who should apply The ideal candidate should possess a National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/STD 10 or NCV level 4, along with a recognised three (3) National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Management or a related field. Applicants must have three to five years of work experience in a Finance section, including a minimum of three to five years of supervisory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of PSET and CET Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Act, Labour Relations Act, and National Student Financial Aid Scheme is essential. Proficiency in financial management systems and computer literacy (MS Office) is required, along with a valid driver’s licence. Strong administrative, planning, organising, financial management, report writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, client-oriented, project management, team leadership, and people management skills are highly valued. Deadline 16 October 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-6#spani-ref-ksd-fin-ad-09-2026 Source: govpage
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