This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT
Provincial Treasury
Programme: Administration Sub-Programme: Financial Management Services Sub Directorate: Salary Management (Claims Payments and Reconciliation)
- Reference number
- NWFIN/2026/09
- Salary
- R413 001 – R486 501.per annum (Level 8)
- Centre
- Mmabatho
- Province
- North West
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
As a minimum a National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Finance/ Accounting or equivalent NQF 6 qualification. Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a salary management or Claims, Payments and Reconciliation environment. An NQF 7 qualification will be an added advantage. A PERSAL Certificate for PERSAL Introduction is compulsory. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury regulations. Financial Manual, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Guide on Managing Departmental Debt. Computer literacy – Word, Excel and PowerPoint are important. Working knowledge of government systems (BAS, Walker, PERSAl) will be an added advantage. Job Knowledge, Communication, Interpersonal relations. Flexibility and Teamwork. Computer skills, planning and organization and communication (written and verbal) skills. Conflict management skills. Self-driven and results orientated, should be able to deliver under pressure.
Duties
Supervise and undertake more complex implementation of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and regulations related to Debtors and Expenditure. Reconcile all Salary Control accounts appearing on the Department’s Suspense account. Check remunerated leave gratuities and leave discounting payments and check leave gratuity calculations before they are captured on PERSAL for payments. Check and assist with all salary recons. Check that all Accounts are cleared with journals on a monthly basis. Ensure all Take-On-Debts are done and make follow-up on all long outstanding debts. Compile interdepartmental claims. Make sure that all salaries are recalled and reversed. Provide regular reports regarding work progress within the unit. Provide input and recommendations to the supervisor on work-related matters. Participate in policy development and maintenance as well as unit wide projects. Supervision of subordinates.
Where to send your application
Applications should be forwarded to: The Director: Human Resource Management, North West Provincial Treasury, Private Bag X2060, Mmabatho 2735, marked for attention: N Marengwa, K Chuma, L Rapodile, or S Nage, 2nd Floor, Garona Building. You can also email your application to ptvacancies@nwpg.gov.za The maximum limit is 35MB for applications to be transmitted successfully, otherwise you will have to send more than one email. When you submit by email, please put the reference number and post job title in the subject line. The reference number should be indicated on the application. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Applications should be submitted on time. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted and considered.
Enquiries
Ms G Molamu Tel: (018) 388 3260
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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