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Persal Controller: Financial Management

OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

Mbombela, Mpumalanga Posted 11 Oct 2026 Closing date

Overview

Register and maintain PERSAL user profile. Register PERSAL user and revisers, ensure orientation and maintain profile through selective allocation of functions.

Requirements

  • An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management (NQF Level 6) or Financial related Field
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in financial systems
  • Computer literacy
  • The candidate must have passed the PERSAL Contr ollers Course and extensive knowledge of the functionality and capabilities of the PERSAL System
  • Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act
  • Basic Accounting System (BAS) and other financial systems (LOGIS, PERSAL, etc.) Financial reporting
  • Treasury regulations
  • Essential skills will include the following: Planning and Organising Skills
  • Communication
  • Conflict management
  • Motivation skills
  • Report writing
  • Logical and analytical thinking
  • Peoples Management skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Decision -making
  • Problem solving skills
  • Minutes taking

Responsibilities

  • Register and maintain PERSAL user profile
  • Register PERSAL user and revisers, ensure orientation and maintain profile through selective allocation of functions
  • Facilitate the training of PERSAL users in the Department
  • Signing of monthly RACEF reports and examining of daily RACEF Report
  • Reset revoked users and restore their access to the salary system when authorised
  • Develop, review and maintain policy ,procedures and best practices pertaining to PERSAL user and system management
  • Represent the Department on the provincial PERSAL forum
  • Regularly monitor the audit - and control reports available on PERSAL

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new Z83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only short -listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. If no correspondence is received within two months of the

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D: Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004.

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