State Accountant: Expenditure Management
Department of Education (Eastern Cape) · Amatole East, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Closes 13 November
- Location
- Amatole East, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R338 106 to R398 277 per year
- Posted
- 31 October 2026
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
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About the job
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 a nd 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. 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 monthl y 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. I mplementation 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 secti on 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. SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Amatole East, Ref No: DOE84/10/2026 Amathole West, Ref No: DOE85/10/2026 Chris Hani West, Ref No: DOE86/10/2026 Joe Gqabi, Ref No: DOE87/10/2026 OR Tambo Coastal, Ref No: DOE88/10/2026 OR Tambo Inland, Ref No: DOE89/10/2026 ENQUIRIES: Ms. Qhwesha-Nxafani Tel No: (040) 608 4415 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
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