SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: 131126/19 Branch: Finance WTE CD: Financial Management Services Dir: Financial Accounting SD: Accounts Payable

A National Diploma in Financial Management or related field. Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in Accruals and Accounts Payable. At least two (2) years’ experience as a State Accountant or similar. Knowledge and understanding on financial legislation, policies, practise, and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such as PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other post relevant Government regulations and policies including GRAP. Knowledge, experience as well as interpretation of accruals accounting including the application of government and other financial systems, i.e. SAP, BAS. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Department policies and procedures. Knowledge of learning and teaching procedures and techniques. Computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint and outlook). Framework for managing performance information. Knowledge and understanding of the Value-added Tax Act No.89 of 1991, as amended. Proactive and creative problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Perform the vendor reconciliations for the key accounts and the top 150 vendors. Follow up long outstanding invoices on the vendor statement. Perform the VAT reconciliation and the submission of monthly VAT returns to SARS. Reconciliations and clearing of advances and other suspense general ledger accounts applicable to Accounts Payable. Monitoring and reporting of the 30 days payments of the suppliers. Maintain the Trade and Sundry vendor invoice register. Authorise the trade vendor purchase order and sundry payment transactions. Authorize the trade vendor purchase order and sundry payment transactions. Authorise sundry vendors created on the sundry vendor master account group relating to expenditure management. Monthly reporting of the trade payables and provide inputs for the Interim Financial Statement and Annual Financial Statement. Ensure that all audit requests are dealt with and respond to timeously. Ensure the safekeeping of all financial records and face- value documents by maintaining an effective and efficient filling system. Supervising and managing the performance of employees in accordance with the Department policies

Ms V Ramudingana Tel No: (012) 336 7429

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. 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, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts of Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services Ref No: 301026/19 and Personal Assistant Ref No: 301026/38, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 16 October 2026, have been withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 39 of 2026, Post 39/165