State Accountant: Expenditure Management (x6 posts)
Department of Education (Eastern Cape)
Province:
Eastern Cape
Salary:
R338 106
Closing Date:
November 13, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
175
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
Facilitate Processing of Creditor payments within 30 days. Check for accuracy of invoice and authenticity of supporting documents attached to the voucher. Prepare and submit paid batches for filing. Respond to queries from Service Providers. Prepare monthly reconciliation creditors' accounts. Follow up on Creditor Queries arising from Creditors Reconciliation. Process payment of salary related issues. Prepare and submit monthly expenditure reports. Maintain payment register to track all forms of payments. Implementation of expenditure patterns of the department. Prepare expenditure report documentation as per responsibility codes of the programmes. Identify misallocations of funds. Provide expenditure administration services for the district office and section 20 public schools. Analyse expenditure trends and provide technical advisory services. Supervise human resources/staff. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Personnel development. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.
Key Requirements
An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management as recognised by SAQA. 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: DOE84/10/2026; DOE85/10/2026; DOE86/10/2026; DOE87/10/2026 OR; DOE88/10/2026 OR; DOE89/10/2026
• 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 175.
Enquiries
Ms. Qhwesha-Nxafani Tel No: (040) 608 4415 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
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