Senior State Accountant
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Vacancy overview
About this opportunity
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is recruiting for Senior State Accountant in KwaZulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The advertised salary is R413 001 per annum (Level 08). Applications close on 28 September 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.
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Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting / Public Finance / Financial Management (NQF Level
- 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial management environment.
- A valid driver’s license Job related knowledge: Treasury or Financial Regulations or the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).
- PERSAL, Basic Accounting System
- (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS).
- Know Treasury Regulations and PFMA.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
- Job-related skills: Supervision.
- Communication (verbal and written).
Role information
Duties and responsibilities
- Process BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS transactions: Check and verify BAS and PERSAL advice.
- Authorise transactions on BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS.
- Maintain budget.
- Analyse and manage travel agency account.
- Ascertain invoices received.
- Reconcile/analyse key accounts.
- Accumulate synopsis report (age analysis).
- Facilitate and compile financial reports.
- Compile and submit inputs and portfolio of evidence
- (POEs) on financial reports (accruals and payables reports).
- Report on invoices paid within 30 days.
- Facilitate compilation of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure
- (AENE) inputs.
- Facilitate misallocations.
- Perform shifting of funds.
- Analyse expenditure trends.
- Manage petty cash.
- Check and sign petty cash replenishment and balance cash on hand.
- Facilitate petty cash count and reporting.
- Request for petty cash facilities and increase.
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Before you submit
1. Confirm that you qualify
Compare your own qualifications and experience with every requirement above. Do not rely on the job title alone, and do not add experience or credentials you cannot support.
2. Prepare the correct documents
Use the official advert as the final checklist. The structured details currently indicate: Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other, and a correctly completed Z83.
3. Check the reference, method and deadline
Use reference 3/1/1/1/2026/228 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.
Source recordComplete official advert and noticesOpen
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT is listed by DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in KwaZulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. The closing date is 28 September 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT |
|---|---|
| Department | DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Reference Number | 3/1/1/1/2026/228 |
| Number of Posts | Not stated |
| Salary | R413 001 per annum (Level 08) |
| Salary Level | Not specified |
| Centre / Location | KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg) |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Employment Type | Not specified |
| Closing Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Z83 Required | Required |
| DPSA Circular | DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 |
| Source Pages | 59–60 |
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting / Public Finance / Financial Management (NQF Level
- 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial management environment.
- A valid driver’s license Job related knowledge: Treasury or Financial Regulations or the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).
- PERSAL, Basic Accounting System
- (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS).
- Know Treasury Regulations and PFMA.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
- Job-related skills: Supervision.
- Communication (verbal and written).
Duties / Responsibilities
- Process BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS transactions: Check and verify BAS and PERSAL advice.
- Authorise transactions on BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS.
- Maintain budget.
- Analyse and manage travel agency account.
- Ascertain invoices received.
- Reconcile/analyse key accounts.
- Accumulate synopsis report (age analysis).
- Facilitate and compile financial reports.
- Compile and submit inputs and portfolio of evidence
- (POEs) on financial reports (accruals and payables reports).
- Report on invoices paid within 30 days.
- Facilitate compilation of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure
- (AENE) inputs.
- Facilitate misallocations.
- Perform shifting of funds.
- Analyse expenditure trends.
- Manage petty cash.
- Check and sign petty cash replenishment and balance cash on hand.
- Facilitate petty cash count and reporting.
- Request for petty cash facilities and increase.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Treasury or Financial Regulations or the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).
- PERSAL, Basic Accounting System
- (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS).
- Know Treasury Regulations and PFMA.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
- Job-related skills: Supervision.
- Communication (verbal and written).
Application Instructions
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post228@dlrrd.gov.za
Application address:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor,
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg,
3200 or by email to Post228@dlrrd.gov.za
Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
EE Targets: African and White Males and Coloured and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Department Notes
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Circular Notes
Circular Notes
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service
Enquiries
Mr NR Jacquire Tel No: (033) 264 9500
Required Documents
Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other
DPSA Circular Source
- Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
- Source pages: 59–60
- Open the DPSA circular PDF
Application information
How to apply
Source and disclaimer
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular
Job83 is independent and is not a government app. Verify the original vacancy source before applying.
- Reference
- 3/1/1/1/2026/228
- Circular
- 33 / 2026
- Page
- 59–60
- Checked
- 11 Sept 2026
Application method
Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.
Application steps
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post228@dlrrd.gov.za Application address: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post228@dlrrd.gov.za