State Accountant REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/250

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Cape Town, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Responsibilities

Process BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS transactions. Check, verify payment and capture on BAS. Approve PERSAL transactions. Maintain budget (shifting of funds). Compile, capture, or approve journals. Reconcile travel agency account. Ascertain invoices received. Reconcile/analyse key accounts. Accumulate synopsis report (age analysis). Compile financial reports.
Compile and submit inputs and Port Folio of Evidence (POEs) on financial reports (accruals and payables reports). Provide input on invoices paid within 30 days. Compile Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) inputs.
Process petty cash and revenue collections. Check and sign petty cash replenishment and balance cash on hand. Facilitate petty cash count and report. Perform daily deposit confirmations.

How to Apply

SURVEYOR-GENERAL: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1A Waverley Office Park, 31 – 33 Phillip Frame Road, Chisehurst, East London or by email to Post253@dlrrd.gov.za
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCE: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Ocean Terrace, Block H, corner of Coutts and Moore Street, Quigney, East London or by email to Post252@dlrrd.gov.za
LAND REFORM SPECIALIST :Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post245@dlrrd.gov.za
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post251@dlrrd.gov.za
ASSISTANT LAW LECTURER: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0083. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link before the closing date
PRINCIPAL CADASTRAL OFFICER : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post247@dlrrd.gov.za
PRINCIPAL CADASTRAL OFFICER REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/248: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1A Waverley Office Park, 31 – 33 Phillip Frame Road, Chisehurst, East London or by email to Post248@dlrrd.gov.za
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER: LOGISTICS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0083. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link before the closing date
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER PERFORMANCE: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0083. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link before the closing date
SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK SUPERVISOR: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post249@dlrrd.gov.za
STATE ACCOUNTANT: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post250@dlrrd.gov.za
SENIOR TELECOM OPERATOR : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post246@dlrrd.gov.za
SECRETARY: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0083. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link before the closing date
FINANCE CLERK: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0083. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link before the closing date

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting / Financial Management / Commerce / Economics / BCom Accounting or related equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in management accounting environment. A valid driver’s licence.
Job related knowledge: Public Service Act. Public Finance Management Act. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Treasury or Financial Regulations of the Public Finance Act. PERSAL, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS).
Job related skills: Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing and problem solving.

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You'll apply on Department of Land Reform and Rural Development's own site before 16 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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