State Accountant: District Budget Coordination
Department of Education (Eastern Cape)
Province:
Eastern Cape
Salary:
R338 106
Closing Date:
November 13, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
176
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
Attend to S & T claims. Attend to invoices for the payment of other claims. Participate in budgeting process and assist in the compilation, consolidation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure reports within the office against the approved budget. Attend to provisioning and procurement matters in the offices which have financial implications. Initiate and place accounting transactions on record. Produce financial reports, assist in the monthly updating of database of the office on financial information and adhere to prescriptions of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations as well as departmental financial policies and procedures. Advise staff on correct utilization of financial or budgetary procedures. Attend to invoices for the payment of other claims. Monitor the bar-coded assets and update assets register.
Key Requirements
An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management. A minimum of 3-5 years in financial or accounting services. Knowledge of the Government Financial System (BAS), Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the education sector and financial management at departmental level will be an advantage. Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems of the state. Skills: Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Planning and Organising, Networking and Building Bonds, Impact and Influence, Communication and Information Management, Budgeting and Financial Management. Effective 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: DOE90/10/2026
• 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 176.
Enquiries
Mr. C Mlomo Tel No: (040) 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
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