This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

Provincial Treasury

Reference number: FSPT 011/26
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package.
Centre: Bloemfontein
Province: Free State
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

Requirements

An appropriate degree or advanced diploma (NQF level 7) majoring in Financial Accounting with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an accounting environment of which three (3) years should have been on an Assistant Director / supervisory level. Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Municipal Structures Act (MSA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Treasury Regulations, Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA) and other relevant local government legislation. Must possess the following skills: Leadership, report writing, analytical, communication, presentation, project management, and conflict management. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.

Duties

Promote adherence to Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) standards and timeous submission of credible financial statements. Report on compliance with National/Provincial Treasury reforms. Report on the readiness of municipalities to compile annual financial statements (AFS). Review and report on the quality of annual financial statements submitted. Promote the improvement of audit outcomes in municipalities. Provide support and monitor internal controls in municipalities, which involves reporting on the assessed Financial Management Capability Maturity Model (FMCMM), e-Monitor Portal and submitted 5 Key Controls. Support and monitor compliance with accounting and asset management. Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Where to send your application

Effective from 1 April 2026, the Free State Provincial Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. R M Nkomonde: (recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za)

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.

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