State Accountant: Budgeting Services
Department of Education (Eastern Cape)
Province:
Eastern Cape
Salary:
R338 106
Closing Date:
November 13, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
178
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
Provide budget compliance support to management. Capturing of budget records, transfers and virements. Prepare budget reports. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Compliance with departmental prescripts. 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.
Key Requirements
An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Accounting/ Economics / 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.
WHERE TO APPLY
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.
WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies of your ID and qualifications (check the advert)
GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: DOE95/10/2026
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
• No response within six (6) months means you were unsuccessful
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 178.
Enquiries
Mr. N Skalk Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, e-mail: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
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