STATE ACCOUNTANT: PAYROLL/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO:CORP/SA/04
Financial Services
SALARY :
R325 101.per annum plus benefits (Level 7)
CENTRE :
Western TVET College – Corporate Office
REQUIREMENTS :
- Matric/Grade12 or NCV L4 certificate plus a recognised 3-year National
Diploma or Degree in Accounting/ Financial Management/ Cost and
Management Accounting (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA or relevant qualification. - 2 to 3 years relevant work experience in financial management environment.
- Knowledge of any basic financial operating systems (e.g. Pastel, PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc.
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
- Must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet).
Added advantages:
- BAS and PERSAL certificate and Driver’s license.
- Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislation, procedures and National Treasury Regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR).
- Knowledge of any financial operating systems (PASTEL, PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS).
- Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial information Should have good numeracy, accuracy, report writing, problem-solving, planning, organising, team leadership and communication skills.
- Computer skills, Planning and organizing, Language (Good verbal and written communication), basic numeracy skills, ability to perform routine tasks, ability to utilise computer equipment, flexibility, interpersonal relations, accuracy, aptitudes of figures.
DUTIES :
Implementation of Budget Control and expenditure, assist with budget control
overspending in the institution, verify and validate information collected from
budget holders. Compare and verify the comparison of expenditure against the
budget. Identify variances and verify the identification of variances. Verify the
capturing, allocations virements on budgets. Provide support in terms of
Accounts Control.
correct errors to ensure that amount in the Pastel system are accurate, valid and complete. Provide support on income and expenditure management. Prepare bank reconciliation where required, ensure that salaries control and related are reconciled and cleared monthly. ensure that debit orders are valid, accurate and complete. Assist with any ad hoc and other requests within the Finance division.
Prepare monthly income and expenditure reports for management and council committees. Gather and summarise financial data and compile financial reports. Prepare and reconcile for monthly creditor’s, monitor creditors age analysis, assist with key lead schedules for the annual financial audit and respond to audit queries. salaries and debtors. Monitor Tax Administration and Reconciliation.
Process all monthly salaries and ensure processed correctly. Monitor employee tax deductions and prepare payment packs for third party deductions. Manage requests and processing of tax directives where necessary. Administer employee tax deductions. Oversee the distribution, management and control of IRP5/IT3(A) Certificates. Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations, ensure all salary monthly debit orders and deductions are valid.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr P Motai Tel No: (011) 692 4004 Ext. 1010/1061/1062
APPLICATIONS :
Please hand deliver your application or email it to recruitment2025@westcol.co.za in a pdf format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.
NOTE :
All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW
Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a
comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original
documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting
documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from
HR Office.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. People living with disability are encouraged to apply.
If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. NB Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.
CLOSING DATE : 24 October 2025 at 12:00