DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: H/O 39/2026 (X1 POST)
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: Head Office-Mahikeng
Province: North West
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Cost Management Accounting / Financial Management/ or related field. Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Cost Management Accounting / Financial Management / or related field will be added advantage. Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela Certificate). Experience: 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Modified Cash Standard and Accounting Manual for departments. Government procurement procedures and processes; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations and related HRM Acts, Reporting procedures; Policy formulation and interpretation; Competencies in terms of the SMS Competency Framework. Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills; Conflict Management and problem solving skills; outstanding people management skills; Good presentation skills; Advanced Computer skills; Strategic Management skills and Leadership skills. Willingness to work under pressure and beyond formal working hours.

Duties

Manage the departmental budget. Oversee the management and provision of management accounting services: Ensure appropriate management, planning and compilation of the MTEF budget and adjustment estimates for the department. Oversee budget preparation process and budget monitoring for the department. Oversee the final draft budget preparation process and provide support to internal stakeholders’ prior submission. Manage compilation and implementation of monthly forecasts. Oversee compilation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reports and provide recommendations and advice programmes to address significant variances. Ensure financial statements are submitted timeously in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements. Manage Departmental Cash Flow. Ensure monitoring of operations on accounting systems, controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information. Meet the reporting requirements and standards promulgated by the PFMA. Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangement and systems and managing the mitigating of potential risks. Manage and monitor expenditure reporting. Manage and maintain the departmental BAS System. Manage human, assets and financial resources of the Directorate.

Where to send your application

E-mail to: DPWRHORecruit2@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr M.J Moipolai Tel No: (018) 388 1440

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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