State Accountants x17 post at Correctional Services for Finance or Financial Accounting/ Management experienced graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 28
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
APPLICATIONS : Send your complete application to: National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001
OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street)
OR you can indicate the reference number on the subject line and email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms N Khumalo (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date of 14 October 2025 @ 15h45.
CLOSING DATE : 14 October 2025 at 15h45
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POST 35/117 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: BOOKKEEPING REF NO: HO 2025/09/82
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three-year degree/diploma with Financial
Accounting/Management Accounting as a major subject. 2-3 years’ relevant
proven financial experience. Computer literate. Knowledge of BAS will be an
added advantage. Valid driver’s license. Competencies and Attributes: Good
knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the
Basic Accounting System. Good communication skills and inter-personal
relations. Professional person with integrity and ability to perform under
pressure.
DUTIES : Monthly funds requisition from National Treasury. Compile the monthly bank
reconciliation. Control the Paymaster- General accounts, which includes PMG
exceptions, BAS credit transfer account and bank adjustment account. Coordinate and compile the compliance certificate. Maintenance of departmental
debt procedures with regard to cash and cash equivalent. Manage the office.
Execute responsibilities of official as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA.
Management of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/118 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: PERSONNEL COMPENSATION REF NO: HO
2025/09/83 (X3 POSTS)
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three (3) year degree or national diploma in Financial
Accounting with Financial Accounting and/or Taxation as major subjects with
2-3 years’ relevant experience. Computer literate. BAS and PERSAL proficient.
Valid driver’s license. Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of the PFMA,
Treasury Regulations and Human Resource Management policies/procedures.
Financial administration procedures. Financial training, data analysis,
communication and problem-solving skills. Understanding of Public Service
legislative framework. Integrity and honesty. Internal actualization (self –
starter) and motivated.
DUTIES : Handling of payments of all unclaimed salaries and wages. Control relevant
general ledger accounts. Check service termination for correctness and correct
accordingly. Recall salaries/wages from the Reserve Bank and allocate to the
required allocations. Prepare sundry payments and journals. Management of
filing system. Management of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/119 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENT REF NO: HO
2025/09/84
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in finance or relevant qualification and 2-3 years’ experience
in finance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and
Attributes: Financial training, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and
communication skills. Quality assurance and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and White Paper on
Corrections. Understanding of Public Service legislative framework.
Networking skills. Integrity and honesty.
DUTIES : Control and authorise creditor, sundry payments and journals. Checking and
authorising payments due to other departments or suppliers such as: Telkom,
Auditor General, Department of Justice (attorney’s claims), Transnet
(Spoornet, XPS, PX), first Auto etc. Control and manage ledger accounts.
Request reports and identify problems on a monthly basis. Perform all the
administrative functions required of the job. Budget and financial management.
Management of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/120 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET CONTROL REF NO: HO 2025/09/85
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/degree in Finance or relevant qualification. 2-3 years’
relevant experience in finance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Financial training and data analysis skills.
Communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Ability to prioritise and
manage multiple tasks. Innovative and creative. Understanding of Public
Service policy and legislative framework. Understanding of the broader Public
Service transformation processes. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to
network. Integrity and honesty.
DUTIES : Provision of financial planning. Assist with regard to financial planning and
management. Serve as a financial agent between the CFO and Directorates at
Head Office. Provide financial advice to clients, management and other
officials. Administration of the budget. Control over suspense account (ledger
accounts). Control of financial circulars compiled by Office Heads and checked
by Assistant Directors. Administration and maintenance of financial systems.
Serve as member of Financial Directives Control Committee. Handle the
monthly telephone list as described in the procedure. Provide administration
with regard to bargaining for funds. Administration of budget control services.
Capturing of newly allocated budget on BAS per fund/vote, responsibility,
objective, item and project. Control over correctness of budget allocations and
internal charges. Handling and finalization of budget related queries. Request
and distribution of monthly financial reports. Capturing/reconciling of multiyear
estimates on excel. Management of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/121 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: EXCHEQUER CONTROL REF NO: HO 2025/09/86
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/degree in Finance or relevant qualification. 2-3 years’
experience in finance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies
and Attributes: Financial training, data analysis, communication and problemsolving skills. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and
White Paper on Corrections. Understanding of Public Service legislative
framework. Networking skills. Integrity and honesty.
DUTIES : Financial control. Control over warrant vouchers transferred to revenue.
Control over warrant vouchers fraudulently negotiated. Control over
cancellation and duplicate warrant vouchers. Handling of unauthorised
expenditure. Checking of the batch register. Handling of financial documents.
Administration of the sub directorate. Handling of queries and assistance.
Control of register, strong room and filing system. Checking of reserved stock.
Management of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/122 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: LEDGER CONTROL REF NO: HO 2025/09/87 (X2
POSTS)
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Finance or relevant qualification and 2-3 years’ relevant
experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and
Attributes: Financial training, data analysis, communication and problemsolving skills. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and
White Paper on Corrections. Understanding of Public Service legislative
framework. Networking skills. Integrity and honesty.
DUTIES : Control over asset and liability accounts. Ensure proper recording of all
transactions in appropriate accounts and ledgers. Ensure correct closure of
account months and financial year. Ensure that closure is done in terms of
National Treasury requirements. Control over BAS input documents. Ensure all
documents captured are authorized. Ensure that all documents are available
for audit purposes. Perform daily office duties. Maintaining fax machine.
Sorting and distributing of mail. Sorting and distributing of faxes. Ensure safekeeping of old reports. Request stationary monthly according to office needs.
Control over inter responsibility clearance account. Ensure that outstanding
cases are cleared. Monthly reporting on status of suspense accounts to
Director: Financial Accounting. Ensure that reporting is done in accordance
with Section 32 of the PFMA. Responsibilities in accordance with the Section
45 of the PFMA. Ensure that the system of financial management and internal
control established for correctional services is carried out within his/her area of
responsibility. Management of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/123 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: EXPENDITURE CONTROL REF NO: HO 2025/09/87
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/degree in Finance or relevant qualification. 2-3 years’
relevant experience in finance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Financial training, data analysis, communication
and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple
tasks. Innovative and creative. Understanding of Public Service policy and
legislative framework. Understanding of broader Public Service transformation
processes. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to network. Integrity and
honesty.
DUTIES : Ensure administration of expenditure. Compliance with finance policy and
regulations. BAS (data capturing). Handling of control account. Handling
voucher control register and documents. Safe and cash management control
over the accounting of state monies. Administration of payment of suppliers.
Administration of head office petty cash. Administration payment of travel and
subsistence advances for head office. Management of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/98 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: BOOKKEEPING REF NO: HO 2025/09/62
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three-year degree/diploma with Accounting and/or
Management Accounting as major subjects. 3-5 years’ proven financial
experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of BAS will be
an added advantage. Competencies and Attributes: Financial training, strategic
planning monitoring and evaluation skills. Data analysis skills, communication,
quality assurance, facilitation and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of
the White Paper on Corrections. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Innovative and creative. Knowledge and experience in monitoring and
evaluation systems. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative
framework. Understanding of broader Public Service transformation
processes. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to network. Integrity and
honesty. Service delivery and client orientation. Ability to make and implement
decisions. Experience in the compiling of Annual Financial Statements. Good
communication skills and interpersonal relations. Professional person with
integrity and ability to perform under pressure.
DUTIES : Monthly funds requisition from National Treasury. Compile the monthly bank
reconciliation. Control the Paymaster- General accounts, which includes PMG
exceptions, BAS credit transfer account and bank adjustment account. Coordinate and compile the compliance certificate. Maintenance of departmental
debt procedures with regard to cash and cash equivalent. Manage the office.
Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA.
Manage Human Resources, Finances and Assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/99 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: LEDGER CONTROL REF NO: HO
2025/09/63
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three-year degree/diploma with Accounting and/or
Management Accounting as major subjects. 3-5 years’ proven financial
experience. Computer literate Knowledge of BAS will be an added advantage.
Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Financial training, strategic
planning monitoring and evaluation skills. Data analysis skills, communication,
quality assurance, facilitation and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of
the White Paper on Corrections. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Innovative and creative. Knowledge and experience in monitoring and
evaluation systems. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative
framework. Understanding of broader Public Service transformation
processes. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to network. Integrity and
honesty. Service delivery and client orientation. Ability to make and implement
decisions. Experience in the compiling of Annual Financial Statements. Good
communication skills and interpersonal relations. Professional person with
integrity and ability to perform under pressure.
DUTIES : Exercise control over receivables and payables. Provide training with regard to
clearing of receivables and payables. Ensure the closure of the account
months and the financial year as well as the financial year end process.
Maintenance of departmental procedures with regard to receivables and
payables. Manage the office. Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated
in Section 45 of the PFMA. Management of human resources, finances and
assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/100 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET CONTROL REF NO: HO
2025/09/64
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Degree or national diploma in Finance or relevant qualification and 3-5 years’
relevant experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies
and Attributes: Financial training, strategic planning monitoring and evaluation
skills. Data analysis skills, communication, quality assurance, facilitation and
problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the White Paper on Corrections.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Innovative and creative.
Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation systems.
Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
Understanding of broader Public Service transformation processes. Good
interpersonal relations. Ability to network. Integrity and honesty. Service
delivery and client orientation. Ability to make and implement decisions.
Experience in the compiling of Annual Financial Statements. Good
communication skills and interpersonal relations. Professional person with
integrity and ability to perform under pressure.
DUTIES : Assist with regards to budget planning and controlling in head office. Serve as
a financial agent between the CFO, directorates at head office and the
colleges. Give financial advice to our clients, management and other officials.
Render budget management at head office. Administer maintenance, capturing
and distribution of budget for head office. Administer and capture inputs of head
office with regard to the MTEF. Render a support service by the Financial
Control Office (FCO) in terms of giving financial-and budgetary advice to the
directors at head office. Render an office support service to the Directorate:
Financial Accounting. Ensure that sound systems and procedures for budget
management and control are in place. Manage the responsibilities of Section
45 of the PFMA. Ensure that the system of financial management and internal
control established for correctional services is carried out within the area of
responsibility of that official. Effective, efficient, economical and transparent
use of financial and other resources within that official’s area of responsibility.
Accounting and reporting requirements. Design, implement and maintain
accounting systems to ensure complete, valid, accurate and timeous
financial/non-financial information. Maintenance of appropriate and consistent
financial/non-financial reports that satisfy the needs of the users of
financial/non-financial information. Guidance on regular performance reporting
to management. Management of human resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/101 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION REF
NO: HO 2025/09/65
Directorate: Management Accounting
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate degree/national diploma in a financial management related field
with Cost and Management Accounting as major subjects. 3-5 years’ relevant
experience in budgeting or similar environment. Computer literate. Valid
driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Sound knowledge of BAS and
the budgeting process. Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act,
Treasury Regulations. Report writing, problem solving, interpersonal relations,
policy implementation, conflict resolution, communication and typing skills.
Integrity, honesty, friendly, adaptability, confident, self-discipline, ability to work
under pressure and punctuality. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
DUTIES : Support the Assistant Director with analysis and control of budget and
expenditure to advise senior managers on the best decision to take in line with
the achievements of the strategic objectives of the department. Ensure
economical, effective and efficient utilization of budget allocated to the
department. Maintain the master copy of the relevant programmes approved
budget and ensure fair distribution, capturing and maintenance thereof on the
financial system and monitor budget balancing on BAS on a monthly basis.
Provide monthly in year monitoring inputs on the relevant programme with
regard to state of expenditure as well as anticipated expenditure. Advise on the
re-prioritization of funding on detecting planning deviations and report areas of
risk to programme manager. Interrogate and report on deviations per month
against anticipated revenue and expenditure for that financial year.
Compilation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual appropriation
statement. Monitor the rectification of misallocation of budget as well as the
expenditure and compile a variance analysis report on a monthly basis. Advise
on adherence to policy and procedure in respect of budget control. Execute
responsibilities of officials as stipulated in section 45 of the PFMA.
Management of human resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/102 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: ACTIVITY CONTROL REF NO: HO
2025/09/66
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three-year national diploma or degree in Finance with Financial
Accounting, Management Accounting and or Financial Information System as
major subjects. 3-5 years’ relevant finance/tax experience. Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Good knowledge of Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Standard Chart
of accounts (SCOA). Knowledge of division of Revenue Act and the Basic
Accounting System. Good interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Professional person with integrity and ability to perform under pressure.
DUTIES : Exercise control over expenditure items. Ensuring balancing of the internal
charges concept. Control over the revenue items. Responsible for checking
expenditure against allocated budget. Manage the office. Execute
responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA.
Maintenance of departmental activity procedures. Management of human
resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: 012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/103 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: TAX CONTROL REF NO: HO 2025/09/67
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Degree or national diploma in finance related field with Financial Accounting
and/or Taxation and /or Management Accounting as major subjects. 3-5 years’
relevant finance/tax experience. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Project management. Willingness to work
outside normal working hours. Change management. Good knowledge of
Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS and PERSAL.
Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving
and analysis. Service delivery innovation. People management and
empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal
relations, assertiveness and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
DUTIES : Prepare and submit annual and bi-annual employees tax reconciliation and
payments to SARS. Responsible for monthly employee’s tax reconciliation and
payments to SARS. Manage the checking and control of tax on service
terminations on PERSAL. Administration of employee’s tax certificates.
Clearing suspense accounts on salary related accounts. Management of
human resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
POST 35/104 : SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: COMPENSATI1N CONTROL REF NO: HO
2025/09/68
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Degree or national diploma in Finance related field or relevant qualification plus
3-5 years’ experience. BAS training and advanced MS Excel will be an added
advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and
Attributes: PFMA. Treasury Regulations. White Paper on Corrections
(applicable sections). DCS Strategic Plan (applicable sections). Public service
regulations. HRM policies/procedures. Financial administration procedures.
Supply chain manuals – transport, procurement, asset management. Ability to
access and utilise information. Plan, organise, leadership and control.
Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems. Project management.
Analytical thinking. Honesty, integrity and committed. Ethical, fairness and
judgement. Creativity, logical initiative and innovative. Internal actualisation
(self-starter) and motivated.
DUTIES : Ensure effective administration. Personnel evaluation and assessment.
Internal and external training of personnel. Sub-inventory controller. Control
over use of telephone in the office. Application of personnel discipline. Compile
financial circulars. Control GUFS. Ensure that personnel in the section comply
with norms and standards of the directorate. Comply with the responsibilities
in Section 45 of the PFMA. Handling of sensitive issues. Control over personnel
compensation system. Institution/cancellation of state guarantees. Checking
captured documents on PERSAL. Control and manage ledger account. Control
over all unclaimed salaries. Control over all hand payments. Approve BAS
payments advices. Institution/cancellation of bursary debt. Check termination
of service for correctness. Control over provisional salary debt. Control over
PERSAL code absent ledger. Control over claims for pump allowance. Control
over salary claims of seconded personnel. Management of human resources,
finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act
NOTE : Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. For re-advertised posts, candidates who previously applied need to reapply. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts
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