STATE ACCOUNTANT (EXPENDITURE AND ACCOUNTS) (X1 POST)

This position for a State Accountant in Expenditure and Accounts is based at Witpoort Hospital within the Limpopo Department of Health. The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management functions relating to expenditure, creditor payments, and salary administration, ensuring that all activities align with the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. This is a professional-level post within the public service, and the role is critical for maintaining the financial integrity, compliance, and audit readiness of the hospital’s accounts.

To be considered, applicants must have a National Senior Certificate or Grade 12, supplemented by an NQF level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA. At least two years of hands-on experience in salary and expenditure management or related financial management disciplines is required. Candidates need to demonstrate sound computer literacy, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with virtual meeting platforms. A valid driver’s licence is required, although an exception is made for people with disabilities. The ideal candidate will also possess a thorough understanding of public sector financial administration, PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and practical knowledge of financial systems such as BAS and Finest. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a clear grasp of public sector revenue collection processes.

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to ensure that payments to suppliers are made within 30 days, perform monthly reconciliations of invoice registers, and manage both creditor-related and salary-related accruals and payables. The position involves the full scope of salary administration services, as well as ensuring that all claims are processed within prescribed timelines. The State Accountant will also prepare documents for audit readiness, enforce compliance with applicable acts, regulations and procedures, attend to internal and external auditors, and compile relevant financial reports for management and oversight purposes.

Applicants should note that the department has strict application requirements. A fully completed and signed new Z83 form must accompany a comprehensive CV, and all relevant fields must be completed as per the instructions. Candidates with foreign qualifications are responsible for obtaining SAQA evaluation and must provide proof of such evaluation. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview and produce certified copies of their qualifications, ID and any statutory registrations. It is also expected that shortlisted candidates may be subjected to pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment, as part of the selection process. This post offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial governance of a public health institution and to advance a career within the provincial Department of Health.