assistant director: financial accounting (2 posts), Ref No. PWI 2 6/07

Apply for assistant director: financial accounting (2 posts) at department of department of public works and infrastructure. Closing date 2026-04-17.

Job Summary

Department: department of public works and infrastructure

Directorate: finance

Province: free state

Reference: PWI 2 6/07

Closing Date: 2026-04-17

Salary: R486,459

No Of Vacancy: 2

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Bloemfontein


Minimum Qualification

Relevant Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management

Experience Required

3 years in Supervisory Financial Accounting

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • Treasury Regulations
  • Basic Accounting System (BAS)
  • PERSAL and LOGIS Systems
  • Payroll Management
  • Debt Collection and Recovery
  • Creditor Reconciliation
  • Performance Management

Requirements

3 years relevant supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management at an ASD (Assistant Director) level or equivalent

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Oversee the identification, recording, and recovery of departmental debts, including negotiating complex payback conditions
  • Monitor revenue collection against budgets and review disclosure notes for financial reporting
  • Supervise the reconciliation of payroll interfaces between PERSAL and the Basic Accounting System (BAS)
  • Authorize third-party payments (Tax, Medical Aid, Pension) and verify payroll certification for accuracy
  • Ensure timely and accurate creditor reconciliations to facilitate payment of service providers
  • Verify and authorize transfer payments and subsidies in compliance with financial legislative requirements
  • Collate and verify financial supporting information for interim and annual reports, including conditional grants
  • Manage the performance, training, and discipline of supervisees while maintaining effective work systems within the unit

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R486459 per annum (Level 09)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms CP Phanyane, Acting Director Finance - Tel No: 051 492 3716 CLOSING DATE: 17 April 2026

Reference No:

PWI 2 6/07

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: PWI 2 6/07
  • 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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