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State Accountant: Ledger and Journals

Department of Education (Eastern Cape)

Province:

Eastern Cape

Salary:

R338 106

Closing Date: 

November 13, 2026

DPSA Vacancy Circular:

39 of 2026

177

Find the original in the DPSA circular:

Duties 

Management of departmental suspense accounts and follow up with non-cleared transactions. Compile capture/authorize debt take-on's and journals. Monitoring and mentoring of district suspense accounts. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Compliance with departmental prescripts. Process all Bond and Salary rejections. 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 / 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: DOE93/10/2026
• 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 177.

Enquiries 

Mr. MS Baadjies Tel No: (040) 608 4415 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za

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