Government Vacancies in 2025 | STATE ACCOUNTANT
Job Title: | STATE ACCOUNTANT |
Company: | Department Of Justice |
Job Reference: | 2025/178/OCJ |
Category: | Government Jobs |
Location: | Johannesburg, ZA |
Employment Type: | Full Time |
Date Posted: | 2025-07-16T22:11 |
Closing Date: | 2025-07-25T00:09 |
Salary: | ZAR 352000 - 382959 per year |
STATE ACCOUNTANT - Job Description
Introduction
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible, amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of various budgets. Assist budget managers in compiling their budget inputs and expenditure reporting, Capture budget in the financial system (BAS), Manage the department’s budget and notify budget managers on possible over/underspending and recommend solutions, Prepare and provide budget managers with management reports (cashflow statements) on a monthly basis, Assist in the compilation of expenditure reports to various stakeholders, Assist in the preparation of financial statements (appropriation statement), Ensure application of prescribed financial procedures and policies including PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Perform other duties as directed
Required Qualifications
Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma in Financial Management, Public Finance, Public Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of two years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Public Service Act. Treasury Regulation. PFMA. BAS. Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standard Charts of Accounts. Communication (written and verbal). Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Analytical and Mathematics skills. Conflict resolution. Ability to work under pressure. Self motivated. Reliable. Integrity and honesty. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post.
The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions.
Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted.
The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Senior Legal Administration Officer: National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) with Ref No: 25/71/CS advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 dated 04 July 2025 with closing date 21 July 2025 has been withdrawn. We apologies for the inconvenience
caused.
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