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POST 10/115 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING


Key details

Salary
R397 116 β€’ per annum
Centre
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Bizzah Makhate
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Correctional Services to manage financial accounting, ensure compliance, and support budget planning for efficient resource use.

Requirements

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management.

At least 3-5 years’ experience in a financial management environment.

In depth knowledge of BAS and LOGIS.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Financial management, policy coordination, communication, project and programme management, change management, client orientation and customer focus, problem solving and analysis skills.

Service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.

Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations.

Understanding of Public service policies and legislative frameworks.

Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.


Duties

Ensure implementation of financial accounting policies and procedures in the management area.

Maintain compliance with approved accounting standards and operational guidelines.

Plan and execute management accounting activities and financial inspections.

Monitor financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.

Conduct financial investigations relating to irregularities, losses, or suspected financial misconduct.

Maintain integrity of financial information and reporting systems.

Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act.

Ensure adherence to all relevant financial directives and governance requirements.

Support budget planning and management processes within the management area.

Ensure optimal and efficient utilization of financial resources.

Monitor expenditure against approved budgets.

Enforce financial discipline through regular review of financial transactions and commitments.

Oversee procurement processes and 75 logistics operations.

Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable policies and regulations.

Manage allocation, capturing, maintenance and distribution of the management area budget.

Provide financial and budgetary advisory support to the management area.

Assist in financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.

Manage human resources, finances and assets.

Manage performance information.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Notes

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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