STATE ACCOUNTANT - GRANT BUDGET AND TRANCHE PAYMENTS

STATE ACCOUNTANT - GRANT BUDGET AND TRANCHE PAYMENTS

• Reference Number : Refs/056726
• Directorate : GRANT BUDGET AND TRANCHE PAYMENTS
• Number of Posts : 3

Requirements :

• A Matric/Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6/7, as recognised by SAQA, in Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the financial environment. A minimum of 1–2 years’ relevant experience in financial administration. Possession of a valid driver’s licence. The candidate should have knowledge and understanding of, Human Settlements legislation and applicable policies in line with the various grants, Division of Revenue Act (DoRA),Public Finance Management Act (PFMA),National Housing Code, Housing Subsidy System (HSS), Basic Accounting System (BAS) and SAP and the applicable financial administration and grant management processes. Competencies Customer management, office administration and procedures, results and quality management, innovation and creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills, teamwork, financial management, budgeting, Planning and organising, computer literacy, good written and verbal communication skills. Personal attributes Customer-focused and responsive, good interpersonal skills, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work effectively in a team, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, professionalism, integrity and accountability, budgetary skills, attention to detail, accuracy and reliability, ability to meet deadlines and follow procedures.

Duties :

• Implement and monitor one-point-of-entry processes and procedures in accordance with applicable legislation, prescripts, policies, norms and standards. Receive, verify and ensure the completeness, accuracy and compliance of grant payment claim and supporting documentation. Capture validated claims and ensure the accurate processing of payment claims on the OPE register. Expenditure monitoring & cost Control, keeping a close track of human settlements expenditure against the active budget framework, in line with SCOA including reconciling budgets to identify budget variances, underspending, or unauthorized overspending. Liaise with Departments budget unit and various project managers to verify SCOA allocations and resolve general ledger queries. Budget administration & capturing, loading, and updating various grants budget at the beginning of the financial year, weekly, monthly and during adjustment. Analyse claims and implement appropriate rejection processes for claims that do not comply with legal, regulatory and internal control requirements. Facilitate the signing and administration of funding agreements between municipalities, entities and the Department including the reconciliation of all funds paid. Develop, maintain and implement the annual transfers report, and circulate reports to relevant stakeholders. Compile and perform reconciliations between the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Housing Subsidy System (HSS), investigate discrepancies and facilitate corrective action where required, including processing of journals. Review and monitor financial authorisations to ensure compliance with applicable delegations, policies and financial control procedures. Compile and submit monthly financial and non- financial reports and provide accurate financial information to relevant stakeholders within prescribed timeframes. Maintain accurate financial records, non-financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable financial management policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Notes :

• The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov. za/training course/sms pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).Post Notes: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified White males, African males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Matric/Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6/7, as recognised by SAQA, in Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the financial environment?

Do you have a minimum of 1–2 years’ relevant experience in financial administration?

Are you in possession of a valid SA drivers license?

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