
State Accountant: Income
Salary or stipendR338 106 per annum
The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a State Accountant: Income. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/78, page 46
- Reference number
- HO 2026/11/75
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Centre
- National Head Office:
- Directorate
- Financial Accounting
What you will need
- Knowledge of BAS.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Financial Administration Procedures and Supply Chain Manuals, Transport, Procurement and Asset Management.
- Ability to access and utilize information.
- Plan, organise, leadership and control.
- Conflict resolution, liaison (internal and external), analytical thinking, problem solving, productivity, responsible, accountable, integrity, committed and innovation skills.
Experience
An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting with Cost and Management Accounting as a major subject. 1-2 years relevant finance experience.
Driver's licence
Valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Competencies And Attributes: Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System.
- Conflict resolution, liaison (internal and external), analytical thinking, problem solving, productivity, responsible, accountable, integrity, committed and innovation skills.
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for handling accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Reconcile monthly revenue collected and pay-over revenue collected to National Treasury.
- Clearing of suspense accounts.
- Coordinate the review process of annual tariffs.
- Issue financial circulars for annual tariffs to be used in each financial year.
- The incumbent will liaise with the following bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks - National Treasury, regions and management areas.
- Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA.
- Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
- Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
- Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589
Please note
- Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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