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State Accountant: Expenditure Management ( X6 Posts)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Amatole East Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 13 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number DOE84/10/2026
DPSA post POST39/225
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Location Amatole East
Salary R338 106 – R398 277 p.a. (Level 07)
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 13 Nov 2026

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Overview

Facilitate Processing of Creditor payments within 30 days. Check for accuracy of invoice and authenticity of supporting documents attached to the voucher.

Requirements

  • An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management as recognised by SAQA
  • A minimum of 3-5 years in financial or accounting services
  • Knowledge of the Government Financial System (BAS), Public Finance Management Act a nd Treasury Regulations
  • Knowledge of the education sector and financial management at departmental level will be an advantage
  • Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems of the state
  • Skills: Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Planning and Organising, Networking and Building Bonds, Impact and Influence, Communication and Information Management, Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language
  • Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Processing of Creditor payments within 30 days
  • Check for accuracy of invoice and authenticity of supporting documents attached to the voucher
  • Prepare and submit paid batches for filing
  • Respond to queries from Service Providers
  • Prepare monthl y reconciliation creditors’ accounts
  • Follow up on Creditor Queries arising from Creditors Reconciliation
  • Process payment of

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Recruitment enquiries

Ms. Qhwesha-Nxafani Tel No: (040) 608 4415 For e -Recruitment Enquiries, Email: [email protected]

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