State Accountant Job at Department of Public Works Pretoria

State Accountant Job at Department of Public Works Pretoria

POST 35/140 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REF NO: 2026/357
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting or related. Relevant years of work experience in financial management. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, General Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and Public Service Regulations, Basic Accounting System (BAS). Communication, interpersonal, sound administrative and numeric skills, Computer Literacy. Analytical thinking and good planning, problem solving and organising skills, trustworthy, self-motivated, hardworking and conflict resolution. Ability to work under pressure, be creative, innovative and communicate at all levels.

DUTIES : Clear PERSAL exception and suspense accounts monthly. Perform monthly reconciliation. Compile and capture journals to clear suspense accounts. Report on suspense accounts monthly. Inform debtors of debt due by dispatching statements. Capture all necessary transactions on BAS. Ensure all relevant documentation is received and attended to for debt, claims, revenue and disallowance. Ensure new debt accounts are opened. Follow up monthly on debt accounts and close off redeemed debt accounts. Correspond with debtors and all other relevant parties regarding debt accounts. Liaise with Legal Services on debts handed over and ensure submissions are made for bad debts. Responding to e-mails and ensuring filing is completed. Compile and reconcile payment of revenue to NRF. Submit documents to National Treasury and other institutions. Execute all financial processes with respect to Accounts Receivable.

ENQUIRIES : Nompumelelo Maimela Tel No: (012) 406 1703

APPLICATIONS : Head Office (Pretoria) Applications: for the position of State Accountant: Accounts Receivable must be emailed to: Recruitment26-79@dpw.gov.za or The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria. For Attention: Ms NP Mudau
CLOSING DATE : 16 October 2026 at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.