SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: EXPENDITURE CONTROL

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Financial Accounting

Reference number: HO 2026/11/66
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Relevant Degree/ National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting/Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject. 3-5 years proven financial and management experience in a similar environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Project management. Change management. Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS and PERSAL. Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations, Assertiveness, ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Duties

Control the accounting of State monies and petty cash of Head Office. Control over BAS ledger accounts and institution of various debt accounts. Control over payment of subsistence and travel advances for Head Office. Approve BAS Sundry payment advices, BAS journals, BAS Receipts, BAS Telephone Registers for Financial Control Office. Control the correct issuing of receipts and the correct data capturing on BAS. Checking of claims for Motor Finance Scheme for senior employees. Control over Z59 salary claims for Head Office. Handle the monthly telephone list as prescribed in the procedure manual. Ensure that the personnel in the section comply with the norms and the standards of the Directorate Financial Accounting. Manage, train and supervise personnel. Handle sensitive queries from clients. Acting in higher positions on an “Ad Hock” basis when necessary. Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in terms of Section 45 of the PFMA. Management of resources.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.