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**Overview**
This position is for an Assistant Director: Financial Accounting, referenced as FA/24/2026. This is a re-advertisement. The role is based at the Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office, within the Department Of Higher Education And Training (Dhet). The salary offered is R487 197 per annum (Level 09), inclusive of benefits applicable in the Public Sector.
**What you will do**
Key responsibilities for this role include:
* Budget Preparation, Implementation, Monitoring, and Control.
* Preparing Annual Financial Statements.
* Managing the collection and recording of revenue, including Cashier, Banking Services, Electronic payments, Debt Management, and the Monitoring and Reporting of Revenue.
* Managing expenditure related to employee compensation, goods and services, transfers, and subsidies.
* Overseeing reporting for year-end 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.
* 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.
* Valid driver’s licence.
* Computer Literacy (MS Office is necessary).
* Knowledge of PSET and CET Act.
* Understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act.
* Knowledge of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation.
* Knowledge of financial management systems.
* Administrative skills.
* Planning and Organising skills.
* Financial Management skills.
* Report Writing skills.
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Analytical skills.
* Client-Oriented approach.
* Project Management skills.
* Team leadership and people management skills.
**Who should apply**
This position is suitable for candidates with the specified academic qualifications, financial experience (including supervisory roles), and relevant legislative knowledge. Applicants who previously applied for this re-advertisement are encouraged to re-apply if they are still interested. Candidates with foreign qualification(s) are responsible for having them evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment promotes representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability, in line with Employment Equity principles and Affirmative Action employment. Individuals should be prepared to undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise to determine suitability based on technical and generic requirements, and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful candidates will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose financial interests, and undergo security clearance, including personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, qualification/study, and previous employment verification). Candidates should note that they will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses for interviews.
**Deadline**
16 November 2026
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-dhet-vacancies-from-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-fa-24-2026
Source: govpage
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: FA/24/2026
(This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply if they are still interested in the post)
SALARY
: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector
CENTRE
: Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office
REQUIREMENTS
: National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/STD 10 or NCV level 4 and a recognised three (3) National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Management or related qualification. Three to five years’ work experience in Finance section. Knowledge of PSET and CET Act. A minimum of three to five years’ supervisory experience. Understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation. And financial management systems. A valid driver’s licence and 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.
DUTIES
: Budget Preparation. Implementation, Monitoring and Control. Prepare Annual Financial Statements Collection and Recording of revenue- Cashier, Banking Services and Electronic payments, Debt Management, Monitoring and Reporting on Revenue Expenditure-Compensation of employees & Goods and Services. Transfers and subsidies. Reporting year and month-end close-out processes and procedures. Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service. Liaise with auditors (internal and external)
ENQUIRIES
: Mr MB Khakhu Tel No: (011) 351 6000
APPLICATIONS
: The Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by clicking on this link
https://cjcz83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
NOTE
: The Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by clicking on this link https://cjcz83.ngnscan.co.za/apply. Apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions. If you apply for the first time, you will be required to register by clicking the register button to register. After registering, you will be allowed to log in and apply for your chosen post (s). Upload the supporting document namely, a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. Only shortlisted 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. The shortlisted candidates will also be requested to submit confirmation or service letter from their previous employer, confirming their employment status/ history. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointment promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful 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. The college reserves the right not to make appointment. 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. CJC is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity 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. Due to the college financial constraints, candidates will be responsible for their traveling and accommodation.
CLOSING DATE
: 16 November 2026
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: Grade 12 Certificate (NQF level 4) as recognised by SAQA. No experience. Knowledge: Compensation Fund policies, procedure and Processes. Customer service (Batho Pele principles). COIDA. Financial control processes. Accounts payable prescripts and processes. Data capturing. Stakeholder and customers.
: Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting/Finance. One (1) year experience in Accounting. Knowledge: Accounting Framework (GRAP). Digital Acumen (Financial Systems, Tools). Policy and compliance management. Compensation Fund business strategies and goals. Relevant Stakeholders.
: Three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting/ Finance. 2 years’ functional experience in Financial Reporting. Knowledge: Compensation Fund business strategies and goals. Directorate / sub-directorate goals and performance requirements. Compensation Fund Services.
This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
: A National Diploma in Financial Management or related field. Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in Accruals and Accounts Payable. At least two (2) years’ experience as a State Accountant or similar. Knowledge and understanding on financial legislation, policies, practise, and procedures.
: An NQF level 6 in Accounting / Auditing. An NQF Level 7 and above in Accounting / Auditing will serve as an added advantage. Two (2) years’ working experience in an auditing environment. Experience in water sector and/or local government. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
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