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POST 10/178 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: LEDGER DEBT AND ACTIVITY (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING)


Key details

Salary
R325 101 β€’ per annum
Centre
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region: Thohoyandou
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 policies, budgets, and ledger accounts while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Requirements

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Financial Accounting/Management or equivalent qualification. 1-2 years relevant experience.

Experience working on BAS.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Plan, organise, lead and control.

Client orientation and communication, policy analysis and interpretation, report writing, facilitation, presentation, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.

Good knowledge of Public Service regulations.

Knowledge of procurement administration and public finance administration.

Financial management, integrity and honesty, good work ethics, confidentiality, interpersonal relations, people management, accuracy, independent networking, influence and impact.


Duties

Execute and administer the implementation of financial management policies.

Administer budget, ledger, debt and Activity.

Control and account for state funds in accordance with financial regulations.

Administer and monitor the 107 utilization of petty cash.

Manage and maintain BAS ledger accounts.

Administer BAS debt accounts.

Capture BAS sundry payments, journals and debts.

Render general financial administrative activities.

Maintain proper filing and record-keeping of financial documentation.

Management of resources.

Management of 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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