DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BOOKKEEPING AND PAYMENTS

Department of Social Development

Directorate: Financial Management and Administration

Reference number: Q/E//2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A qualification at NQF 7 level, as recognized by SAQA, in Accounting, Financial Management, Cost and Management Accounting or Financial Accounting PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Financial Management policies. Knowledge and understanding of BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS systems. Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA. Knowledge and understanding of Modified Cash Standard and Accounting Manual for Departments. Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal). Planning and organising. Stakeholder and client liaison. Programme and project management. Policy analysis. Problem-solving and change management. Computer literacy. Presentation and facilitation. Compliance. Accounting. Report writing. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinking. Cost consciousness. Honesty, reliability and Integrity.

Duties

Manage, review and implement bookkeeping and payments policies. Manage and monitor the provision of expenditure management and bookkeeping. Coordinate audit processes and ensure implementation of corrective measures. Manage the submission of financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually) in line with the set regulations and prescripts. Manage human resources in line with human resource management, labour relations and human resource development and performance management policies.

Where to send your application

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Director: Child Rights, Governance, Advocacy and Compliance – e- recruit.CRCAC@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Care Dependency Grants – e-recruit.DDCDG@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Risk Management – e-recruit.DDRM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: IT Audits – e-recruit.DDITA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Bookkeeping and Payment – e-recruit.DDBP@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Legal Case Assessment and Adjudication – e- recruit.DDLCAA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge Research – e- recruit.DDIKR@dsd.gov.za; Branch Coordinator – e- recruit.BCCD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Development – e- recruit.ADMESD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Social Relief – e-recruit.ADSR@dsd.gov.za Senior Labour Relations Officer – e-recruit.SLRO@dsd.gov.za Communications Officer – e-recruit.ComOff@dsd.gov.za ` Food Service Aide – e-recruit.FSAide@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Enquiries

Ms H Mntuyedwa Tel No: (012) 312-7367

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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