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STATE ACCOUNTANT: LEDGER AND JOURNALS

Department of Basic Education

Directorate: Accounting Services and Reporting

Reference number
DOE93/10/2026
Salary
R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
Centre
Head Office - Zwelitsha
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 Accounting / Financial Management as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3-5 years in financial or accounting services. In-depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service. Understanding and application of the following prescripts: Public Finance Management Act, DORA, Treasury regulations, Treasury / Practice Notes, Treasury & DPSA Circulars, General Accounting Principles, SCM Guidelines and Frameworks, Understanding of Financial Management best practices. Financial Management Systems (PERSAL, BAS). Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and analysis. Computer literate. Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language. Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.

Duties

Management of departmental suspense accounts and follow up with non-cleared transactions. Compile capture/authorize debt take-on's and journals. Monitoring and mentoring of district suspense accounts. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Compliance with departmental prescripts. Process all Bond and Salary rejections. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Compliance with departmental prescripts. Mentoring/ supervising of accounting clerks, learners and interns. Personnel management. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance to subordinates. Maintain conducive working environment and management of leave of absence.

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

Mr. MS Baadjies 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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