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STATE ACCOUNTANT: EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT

Department of Basic Education

Reference number
DOE85/10/2026
Salary
R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
Centre
Amathole West
Province
Eastern Cape
Closing date
13 November 2026
Circular
No 39 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3-5 years in financial or accounting services. Knowledge of the Government Financial System (BAS), Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the education sector and financial management at departmental level will be an advantage. Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems of the state. Skills: Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Planning and Organising, Networking and Building Bonds, Impact and Influence, Communication and Information Management, Budgeting and Financial Management. Effective communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language. Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.

Duties

Facilitate Processing of Creditor payments within 30 days. Check for accuracy of invoice and authenticity of supporting documents attached to the voucher. Prepare and submit paid batches for filing. Respond to queries from Service Providers. Prepare monthly reconciliation creditors’ accounts. Follow up on Creditor Queries arising from Creditors Reconciliation. Process payment of salary related issues. Prepare and submit monthly expenditure reports. Maintain payment register to track all forms of payments. Implementation of expenditure patterns of the department. Prepare expenditure report documentation as per responsibility codes of the programmes. Identify misallocations of funds. Provide expenditure administration services for the district office and section 20 public schools. Analyse expenditure trends and provide technical advisory services. Supervise human resources/staff. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Personnel development. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.

Enquiries

Ms. Qhwesha-Nxafani Tel No: (040) 608 4415 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.

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