This vacancy has closed. It closed on 27 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Office of the Premier
Department of the Premier
- Reference number
- DOTP 69/2026
- Salary
- R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government.
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 27 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in accounting or financial management; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience in a Financial/Accounting environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies; Knowledge of operational management practices; Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and Collective Agreements; Knowledge of the National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Knowledge of the Division of Revenue (DORA); Knowledge of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); Knowledge of the Logistical Information System LOGIS; Knowledge of the compilation of financial statements; knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.
Duties
Render effective and efficient Sundry (BAS) payments; Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services; Salary Administration: Verify the calculation of South African Revenue Services (SARS) deductions; Coordinate and collate the payroll certification and quality assure all payroll transactions; Calculate Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) salaries when required; Processing of members remuneration and SARS deductions on the Personnel and Salary System (PERSAL); Verify and authorise employee payments on the relevant system; Verify and authorise SARS payments on the relevant system; Reconcile employees and SARS payments and submit bi-annual and annual recons to SARS; Authorise claims (e.g. subsistence and travel, cell phone and data); Verify the filing of all documentation; PERSAL/BAS Reconciliation; Maintain and monitor the Computerised Payslip System (CPS); Report salary related matters to supervisor; Verify that documentation, including payments are uploaded, and filed and provided to Internal Control; Collate and provide information relating to salary administration for decision making; Maintain and update Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and Circulars according to the requirements Respond to salary related queries.; Debt Management; Supervisory Functions.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Mr L Petersen Tel No: (021) 483 5758.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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