STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET PLANNING REF NO: DSRAC 09/09/2026

SALARY : R338 106 – R 398 277 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : OR Tambo District
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or B.
Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting/ Cost &
Management Accounting/ Financial Management/ Internal Audit qualifications
with at least 1 to 2 years’ experience within the public sector expenditure
management field and payment of employee benefits. Public sector finances
experience in budgeting and revenue management will be added advantage.
Knowledge of financial systems (LOGIS, PERSAL and BAS) and be able to
interpret NERF and Standard Chart of Accounts (SCoA). Knowledge of Public
Service Regulations, Legislations / policies / prescripts, and procedures.
Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Division of Revenue Act (DORA),
understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and
Appropriation Act. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA),
Financial Regulations Knowledge of Batho Pele principles. Computer literacy
(specializing in Advanced EXCEL and PowerPoint Presentation. Good
communication and report writing skills. Sound organisational skills. People
management. Customer / client orientated approach and ability to work under
pressure and independently. A valid driving licence (Code 8) is required.
DUTIES : Monitor the Implementation of expenditure patterns of the department.
Prepare expenditure report documents as per responsibility codes of the
programmes. Identify misallocations of funds. Facilitate loading and capturing
of budget on the system. Collection of inputs from programs for budget in line
with the operational plans. Preparation of final balancing of budget for each
following financial year. Facilitate submission of budget database from the
programs. Facilitate consolidation of operational budget. Guide and assist
programmes on budget utilization. Facilitate logistical arrangements for the
workshops. Minute taking for workshops. Facilitate implementation of
virements. Receive and check availability of funds in budget proposals.
Check and maintain commitment registers. Forward commitment registers to
relevant programmes.
ENQUIRIES : S. Stuma Tel No: (047) 495 0853 – OR Tambo District (Mthatha)
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.