STATE ACCOUNTANT

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 325 000 - 383 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Gauteng is seeking a candidate for a financial position. Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate and a Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting or Management. The role involves performing bank reconciliations, preparing journals, and compiling management reports. Candidates should possess strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with three to five years of relevant experience in bookkeeping or financial reporting. Applications are to be submitted online by January 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Three to five years relevant experience in bookkeeping or financial reporting.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank and suspense account reconciliations.
• Prepare and capture journals.
• Safeguard financial documents.
• Liaise with banks and stakeholders.
• Compile management reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting or Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requirements

• Package : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (plus benefits)
• A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent to matric and an appropriate Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting or Management, or related field as recognised by SAQA. Three (3) to five (5) years relevant experience in bookkeeping or financial reporting. A valid driver’s licence. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, DORA, BAS and SAP. Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Duties

• Perform bank and suspense account reconciliations. Prepare and capture journals. Safeguard financial documents. Liaise with banks and stakeholders. Oversee the processing of payments of students e in accordance to the College fee structure. Bookkeeping or Financial reporting. Supervision of staff performance, leave administration, discipline and development. Compile management reports and participate in strategic planning processes.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E‑Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Gauteng College of Nursing (Krugersdorp)

Closing Date : 16-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent to matric and an appropriate Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting or Management, or related field as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have Three (3) to five (5) years relevant experience in bookkeeping or financial reporting?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.