State Accountant: Income
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office:, Gauteng
- Salary
- R338 106 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 9 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- State accountant (income) at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- Diploma or degree in finance with accounting as a major
- 1-2 years' finance experience
- Knowledge of BAS
- Valid driver's licence
- R338 106 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/78, ref HO 2026/11/75. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Financial Accounting
Requirements:
An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting with Cost and Management Accounting as a major subject. 1-2 years relevant finance experience. Knowledge of BAS. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Financial Administration Procedures and Supply Chain Manuals, Transport, Procurement and Asset Management. Ability to access and utilize information. Plan, organize, leadership and control. Conflict resolution, liaison (internal and external), analytical thinking, problem solving, productivity, responsible, accountable, integrity, committed and innovation skills.
Duties:
Responsible for handling accounts payable and accounts receivable. Reconcile monthly revenue collected and pay-over revenue collected to National Treasury. Clearing of suspense accounts. Coordinate the review process of annual tariffs. Issue financial circulars for annual tariffs to be used in each financial year. The incumbent will liaise with the following bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks - National Treasury, regions and management areas. Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA. Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/75