New Government Job Opportunities - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: ASD/FA/CO/25/05/2026
| Job Title | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: ASD/FA/CO/25/05/2026 |
| Company | Department Of Higher Education |
| Job Reference | ASD/FA/CO/25/05/2026 |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-08T17:36 |
| Closing Date | 2026-06-23T19:31 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 321478 - 487197 per year |
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: ASD/FA/CO/25/05/2026 - Job Description
Introduction
Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application but must submit a fully signed Z83 form and
detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates. Applications received
after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will
not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the
South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the
right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to
personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are
respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3)
months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as
unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use
incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications. 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 will be integrity
(ethical conduct) assessment.
Responsibilities
Collection and recording of revenue, Cashier, banking service and electronic
payments, Monitor and review the procedures for the collection and
safekeeping of all monies and compliance with the relevant prescripts Monitor
and review the receipts and collection of monies to ensure that it is in
accordance with the appropriate tariffs and properly recorder. Oversee that
banking of monies is done in accordance with the prescribed processes.
Oversee that bank reconciliations are performed and are correct. Oversee the
verification of the validity and allocation of payments received via electronic
transfers. Oversee the safeguarding of source documents and face value. Debt
Management: Oversee the identification and accurate recording of debts owed
to the department. Liaise with debtors the most complex and problematic cases
to determine payback conditions and time span. Oversee the process of
obtaining the accounting officers approval for debt collection conditions. Obtain
the accounting officers approval for debt payback conditions and time span on
the cases handled. Oversee the accurate allocation of monies received.
Monitoring and reporting on revenue: Oversee and monitor income against
budget and review reconciliations. Oversee and undertake the develop of
corrective measures when required. Oversee and collate financial supporting
information for planning purposes. Ensure completeness and accuracy of
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financial information. Expenditure Management: Compensation of employees:
Oversee the verification of the capturing of payroll transactions on the
accounting system. Oversee the quality assure all payroll transactions.
Authorizes reimbursement transactions on the accounting system. Oversee
the reconciliation of transactions (interface) on the payroll (PERSAL) with the
accounting system (BAS) Authorizes payments to third parties (employer
contributions to pension funds, medical aid funds, tax contributions and
reconciliation etc.) outside the payroll system. Oversee verification of
information for payroll certification. Goods and services: Oversee verification
of source documents, oversee the quality assurance and verification of
transactions on BAS/LOGIS, and ensure that expenditure is in line with the
budget and item provisioning. Oversee the correct capturing of banking details
on the accounting system. Oversee creditor reconciliation (ensure that service
providers are paid timely and correctly). Transfers and subsidies: Oversee and
reconcile payment requests with budget provisions and the availability of funds.
Oversee the process to ensure that the relevant institution is eligible for a
transfer payment /subsidy and that they comply with the relevant financial
legislative requirements. Authorise the payment of transfers and subsidies
processed on the accounting system. Reporting: Oversee the processing of
information to determine expenditure against budget. Review and analyse
expenditure reports, distribute to budget holders and obtain inputs on
expenditure status. Oversee the compilation of interim and annual reports on
conditional grants. Ensure the safeguarding of all source documents.
Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service. This
would inter alia entail the following: General supervision of employees, allocate
duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervises, Advice and
lead supervisees with regards to all aspects of the work. Manage performance,
conduct and discipline of supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained
and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently
and effectively. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes
to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
Required Qualifications
Grade 12/ Matric. Recognized National Diploma (NQF6)in Financial
Management at NQF 7 or equivalent qualification ,3-5 years’ experience in
Financial Management environment with supervisory experience, Proficient in
Microsoft Office, Knowledge of PSET and CET Act, Knowledge and
understanding PFMA, Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Knowledge
of Financial Management Systems, Valid driver’s license. Competencies:
Knowledge of PSET and CET Act., Knowledge and understanding Treasury
Regulations Skills Development Act, Public, Service Regulations and Public
Service Act, knowledge of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and
related legislation.