State Accountant

Overview

State Accountant needed at Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure in Limpopo to process payments, accounts and vouchers on LOGIS.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting, Financial Management/ Administration/ Cost Accounting as recognized by SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in the finance environment.
• Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
• Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, DORA, PPPFA.
• Knowledge of PERSAL & BAS systems.
• People management.
• Planning and organising.
• Conflict management.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making. Creativity.
• Financial management. Communication.
• Computer skills.

Duties

• Process payments and accounts: Receive order from supply chain.
• Check for delivering note and invoice.
• Compile payment voucher for EBT transfer.
• Capture/ approve payment voucher on LOGIS.
• Receive EBT stubs.
• Link stubs and invoices and dispatch copy of stubs to suppliers.
• File payment vouchers according to system.
• Reconcile supplier statements against payments.
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding payments.
• Compile monthly register for fruitless and wasteful expenditure and submit to Head Office.
• Compile monthly report for payments made after thirty (30) days.
• Capture EPWP stipends on BAS.
• Provide salary: Check authenticity of documents to be capture on PERSAL system.
• Capture PERSAL transactions such as allowances, deductions, fringe benefits and IRP deductions.
• Provide PERSAL administration in salary enquiries and reports.
• Monitor submission of taxpayers IRP 3A to SARS.
• Identify and specify state liabilities on pension fund.
• Provide revenue: Collection of Government money.
• Issue receipts manual or online under correct allocation.
• Register receipts in cash book.
• Deposit money.
• Balance receipts, cash book and deposit book.
• Verify bank money.
• Verify and approve receipts in the BAS.
• Day-end receipts on BAS.
• Confirm deposits on BAS.
• Monitor online receipts and deposits for reconciliation.
• Compile monthly reports.
• Keep a register for reserve face value forms.
• Facilitate debt: Open debt file for relevant employer.
• Complete BAS Debt take on and attached supporting documents for submission to Head Office for implementation of debt on suspense account.
• Receive advice from Head Office to implement DEBT ON PERSAL in cases where the debtor is a government/department employee.
• Liaise with Head Office in updating BAS records.
• Conceive reports from Head Office in clearing of Debts.
• Close Debt files.
• Provide resource (Human, Financial and Equipment): Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s.
• Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
• Ensure capacity and development of staff.
• Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
• Manage discipline.
• Provide job description to subordinates.
• Manage division leave matters.

How to apply

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries: Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms M Muthabi & Mr TI Tshipuke Tel No: (015) 963 3790

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entryprogramme/. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON