| Government Entity | Mpumalanga - Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs |
|---|---|
| Location | Mpumalanga |
| Reference Number | DARDLEA/2026/08/71 |
| Salary | R 338 106.00 per annum |
| Centre / Location | Nkangala District |
| Closing Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Source and Application | erecruitment.mpg.gov.za |
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/71
Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)
Job Type: Permanent
Directorate: Nkangala District Financial Services
Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services
Programme: Administration
Salary Level: 7
Remuneration: R 338 106.00 per annum
Location: Nkangala District
Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Job Description
Demonstrable competency in working Independently,
Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Knowledge of Legislation and
Regulations pertaining to PFMA Act, Treasury Regulations, and other government relevant
legislations. Understanding of the Public Finances in the public sector. Good
Communication, liaison, and presentation skills. Knowledge of LOGIS System,
PERSAL, BAS. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, EXCEL,
PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work under pressure. Willingness to travel.
Good administration skills. People management and empowerment. Planning and
prioritising skills. Problem solving and decision making. A valid driver’s license.
Requirements
Grade 12 plus a recognised National
Diploma/Undergraduate (NQF 6) in Accounting, Financial Management, or related
field. At least 2 years of experience in the related financial field.
Duties
Responsible for the management of the payroll and
expenditure processes, including processing salaries, authorizing financial
transactions, and monitoring spending against the budget. Key responsibilities
involve using systems like PERSAL and BAS, ensuring compliance with the PFMA
and Treasury Regulations, and clearing suspense accounts before month-end
closure. Receiving, checking, recording of payment vouchers and the verify
authenticity of all documentation attached. Complete payment advice. Verifying
of compliance in terms of attachments to all payment vouchers and processing of
payment for goods and services on Logis within 30 days. Compile payment
schedules. Facilitate creditor’s reconciliations and compile creditors
reconciliation repots on monthly basis. Coordinate and facilitate payroll
management, Collect and distribute payrolls to pay points Managers. Administer
Subsistence & Travell claims. Filling and retrieval of payment vouchers for
audit. Compile quarterly and annual accrual reports. Attend to queries from
internal and external clients. Print BAS reports and distribute to the related
managers.
More Information
Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. A Kekana at 079
630 1770
Requirements
Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma/Undergraduate (NQF 6) in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field. At least 2 years of experience in the related financial field.
Duties
Responsible for the management of the payroll and expenditure processes, including processing salaries, authorizing financial transactions, and monitoring spending against the budget. Key responsibilities involve using systems like PERSAL and BAS, ensuring compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and clearing suspense accounts before month-end closure. Receiving, checking, recording of payment vouchers and the verify authenticity of all documentation attached. Complete payment advice. Verifying of compliance in terms of attachments to all payment vouchers and processing of payment for goods and services on Logis within 30 days. Compile payment schedules. Facilitate creditor’s reconciliations and compile creditors reconciliation repots on monthly basis. Coordinate and facilitate payroll management, Collect and distribute payrolls to pay points Managers. Administer Subsistence & Travell claims. Filling and retrieval of payment vouchers for audit. Compile quarterly and annual accrual reports. Attend to queries from internal and external clients. Print BAS reports and distribute to the related managers.
Source / Circular Reference
erecruitment.mpg.gov.za