assistant director: salaries & wages, Ref No. LDOE 188/01/2026

Relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA.

5 years in Public Service Salary Administration and Payroll Financials

• Advanced PERSAL and BAS (Basic Accounting System) Proficiency
• Payroll and Salary Administration
• Financial Reconciliation and Reporting
• Risk Management and Internal Controls
• Team Leadership and Performance Management
• High Attention to Detail
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience
• At least three (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level (Salary Level 7/8) within payroll, salary administration, or financial accounting.

• Supervise the end-to-end salary administration process, including capturing bonuses, adjustments, and deductions
• Authorize all salary-related payments and ensure accurate allocation of salary advice
• Manage the reconciliation of salary suspense accounts and clear all PERSAL exceptions before the monthly BAS system closure
• Ensure the reconciliation of PERSAL and BAS expenditure and submit required documentation
• Identify and manage overpayments, ensuring timely reversal and recovery
• Develop and maintain salary administration control systems and risk management profiles
• Analyze PERSAL management reports to compile monthly, quarterly, and annual salary performance reports
• Manage the performance, training, and development of subordinates within the sub-directorate.