assistant director: provincial accounting compliance, Ref No. 008/26

Apply for assistant director: provincial accounting compliance at department of free state provincial treasury. Closing date 2026-05-08.

Job Summary

Department: free state provincial treasury

Directorate: provincial accounting

Province: free state

Reference: 008/26

Closing Date: 2026-05-08

Salary: R468,459

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Bloemfontein


Minimum Qualification

Degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) with accounting as a major subject

Experience Required

Mid-Level Management in an accounting environment

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • Proficiency in Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations
  • Technical expertise in the Basic Accounting System (BAS)
  • Understanding of Key Control Matrix (KCM) and Instruction Notes
  • High-level verbal and written communication
  • Analytical thinking and data verification skills
  • Strategic planning and organizing
  • Computer literacy
  • Valid driver's license

Requirements

Minimum of three years' experience in an accounting environment

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Coordinate and facilitate capacity-building training programs across Free State Provincial Government departments
  • Draft and compile provincial instruction notes, implementation guidelines, and standard operating procedure manuals
  • Adapt and implement National Treasury prescripts within the provincial framework
  • Consolidate and verify Key Control Matrix (KCM) assessments and reports for allocated departments and entities
  • Perform technical evaluations of asset and liability line items to ensure alignment with National and Provincial norms
  • Assess new financial systems for regulatory adherence prior to deployment
  • Audit and maintain institutional delegations and financial management information records
  • Oversee and facilitate successful banking arrangements and provincial account structures
  • Manage sub-divisional resources including personnel and budget to ensure operational excellence
  • Verify financial data accuracy to promote credible accounting information for audit readiness

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R468459 per annum (Level 09), (a basic salary)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr. K E Mogane: recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za

Reference No:

008/26

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: 008/26
  • 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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