This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Reference number
- 2026/263
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum
- Centre
- Head Office (Pretoria)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06/National Diploma) specializing in accounting. Relevant years of experience in debt management at State Accountant level (07) in a GRAP environment. (Supervisory skills and articles will be an added advantage). Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, ERP/BAS systems (SAGEX3 an advantage) and other sound Financial Management prescripts. Valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel. Skills: Strong administrative, analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal), computer literacy with advanced Excel skills and good interpersonal skills. Presentation and report writing skills, organizing and planning, problem solving, diplomacy, ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Team player with strong negotiation skills.
Duties
The successful candidate will: Assist effective management of accounts receivables as well as implementation and maintenance of debt risk management system. Co-ordinate the financial processes for the recovery of funds owed to the department. Co-ordinate the compilation of invoices and claims based on consolidated details and calculate monthly advance charges for Client Departments. Ensure timeous payment of advances on accommodation charges. Ensure that clients are billed timeously. Compile/Manage the compilation of accounts receivable reports and GRAP accounting of leases. Assist regional offices to reconcile the accounts and ensure completeness and accuracy. Collate all sub-directorate financial reports, including Regions. Assist in management of timeous resolution of audit queries. Record and manage claims issued to National Government Departments, for accuracy and recoverability. Communicate with client departments regarding non-payment of services and advances. Monitor and manage the consolidated payments reconciliation on SAGEX3 Financial System. Report on revenue collected by the department, follow up on non-payment of invoices and assist with the management of the Debt Management team. Monitor the year end consolidation and submission of AFS inputs.
Where to send your application
For Head Office: Email to: Recruitment26-57@dpw.gov.za 94
Enquiries
Mr. Billy Leketi Tel No: (012) 406 1223
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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