administrative officer: financial systems & control (revenue control), Ref No. DOT 14/2026)

Apply for administrative officer: financial systems & control (revenue control) at department of department of transport. Closing date 2026-03-20.

Job Summary

Department: department of transport

Directorate: financial accounting

Province: kwazulu natal

Reference: DOT 14/2026)

Closing Date: 2026-03-20

Salary: R325,101

No Of Vacancy: 2

Salary Level: 7

Centre: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg

Minimum Qualification

Degree or Diploma in Financial Accounting (NQF Level 6 or higher)

Experience Required

3-5 years in Financial Services / Public Sector Accounting

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Persal
  • Proficiency in the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA)
  • Comprehensive understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and Income Tax Act
  • Expert-level MS Excel skills for financial modeling and reconciliation
  • High-level analytical and innovative thinking for problem-solving in financial systems
  • Strong technical report writing and verbal communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of Labour Relations and Grievance Procedures
  • Exceptional integrity and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years' appropriate experience in Financial Services
  • Valid Code EB Driver's License (or higher)

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Perform complex reconciliations between the Persal Interface and BAS accounting reports to ensure financial accuracy
  • Maintain and rigorously control all salary suspense accounts in strict accordance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations
  • Monitor the status of Suspense Accounts and provide regular, detailed updates to senior management
  • Facilitate and oversee the timely recovery and disbursement of employee salary deductions to third-party institutions
  • Manage and supervise subordinate staff within the Revenue Control unit, including performance and development
  • Ensure all financial processes adhere to the Income Tax Act, Treasury Practice Notes, and internal departmental policies
  • Interpret and apply relevant financial legislation to daily accounting operations
  • Utilize BAS and Persal systems for data extraction, analysis, and reporting

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R325101 per annum (level 07)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mrs N Zwane Tel. No: 033 - 355 8801

Reference No:

DOT 14/2026)

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: DOT 14/2026)
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The requirements list both systems. At Level 7, the department expects you to be able to pull reports from both and identify discrepancies between payroll and the general ledger.
A Code EB license allows you to drive a light motor vehicle while towing a heavy trailer. While similar to Code B, ensure your license reflects this specific requirement or higher (such as Code C1/EC).
While the title mentions Revenue Control, the duties focus heavily on 'Salary Control'-specifically reconciling payroll data (Persal) with the accounting system (BAS) and managing suspense accounts to ensure employees and third parties are paid correctly.

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