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Free State, ZA

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Motheo (Mangaung) District Office

Bloemfontein

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Free State, ZA

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1

Position Overview

The Motheo (Mangaung) District Office is recruiting one (1) Assistant Director: Financial Accounting within the Finance Department based in Bloemfontein, Free State. This is a permanent government management opportunity designed for experienced financial management professionals with supervisory experience in public finance and accounting.


The position offers a total remuneration package of R487,197 per annum (Salary Level 9), making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term career growth within the South African public service.

1

Position Overview

The Motheo (Mangaung) District Office is recruiting one (1) Assistant Director: Financial Accounting within the Finance Department based in Bloemfontein, Free State. This is a permanent government management opportunity designed for experienced financial management professionals with supervisory experience in public finance and accounting.


The position offers a total remuneration package of R487,197 per annum (Salary Level 9), making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term career growth within the South African public service.

1

Position Overview

The Motheo (Mangaung) District Office is recruiting one (1) Assistant Director: Financial Accounting within the Finance Department based in Bloemfontein, Free State. This is a permanent government management opportunity designed for experienced financial management professionals with supervisory experience in public finance and accounting.


The position offers a total remuneration package of R487,197 per annum (Salary Level 9), making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term career growth within the South African public service.

1

Position Overview

The Motheo (Mangaung) District Office is recruiting one (1) Assistant Director: Financial Accounting within the Finance Department based in Bloemfontein, Free State. This is a permanent government management opportunity designed for experienced financial management professionals with supervisory experience in public finance and accounting.


The position offers a total remuneration package of R487,197 per annum (Salary Level 9), making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term career growth within the South African public service.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A relevant Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Financial Management (NQF Level 7).

  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.

  • Computer literacy.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.

  • Knowledge of government financial policies, norms and standards.

  • Strong management, leadership and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.


Advantageous:

  • Experience working with BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL.

  • Experience in government financial reporting and budgeting.

  • Knowledge of payroll and revenue management systems.


NB: Applicants should have a sound understanding of government financial legislation and demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A relevant Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Financial Management (NQF Level 7).

  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.

  • Computer literacy.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.

  • Knowledge of government financial policies, norms and standards.

  • Strong management, leadership and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.


Advantageous:

  • Experience working with BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL.

  • Experience in government financial reporting and budgeting.

  • Knowledge of payroll and revenue management systems.


NB: Applicants should have a sound understanding of government financial legislation and demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A relevant Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Financial Management (NQF Level 7).

  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.

  • Computer literacy.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.

  • Knowledge of government financial policies, norms and standards.

  • Strong management, leadership and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.


Advantageous:

  • Experience working with BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL.

  • Experience in government financial reporting and budgeting.

  • Knowledge of payroll and revenue management systems.


NB: Applicants should have a sound understanding of government financial legislation and demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A relevant Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Financial Management (NQF Level 7).

  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.

  • Computer literacy.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.

  • Knowledge of government financial policies, norms and standards.

  • Strong management, leadership and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.


Advantageous:

  • Experience working with BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL.

  • Experience in government financial reporting and budgeting.

  • Knowledge of payroll and revenue management systems.


NB: Applicants should have a sound understanding of government financial legislation and demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing revenue collection, debt management and income reconciliation.

  • Supervising payroll administration and ensuring payroll accuracy.

  • Managing expenditure, payments and creditor reconciliations.

  • Authorising financial transactions on BAS and related financial systems.

  • Monitoring departmental budgets and analysing expenditure reports.

  • Coordinating conditional grant reporting and financial reporting.

  • Ensuring compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and financial policies.

  • Safeguarding financial records and supporting documentation.

  • Managing, supervising and developing finance staff.

  • Implementing efficient financial systems, controls and processes.


Tip: Government finance positions require exceptional attention to detail, strong legislative knowledge and leadership skills. Highlight your supervisory experience, financial systems expertise and public sector experience on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing revenue collection, debt management and income reconciliation.

  • Supervising payroll administration and ensuring payroll accuracy.

  • Managing expenditure, payments and creditor reconciliations.

  • Authorising financial transactions on BAS and related financial systems.

  • Monitoring departmental budgets and analysing expenditure reports.

  • Coordinating conditional grant reporting and financial reporting.

  • Ensuring compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and financial policies.

  • Safeguarding financial records and supporting documentation.

  • Managing, supervising and developing finance staff.

  • Implementing efficient financial systems, controls and processes.


Tip: Government finance positions require exceptional attention to detail, strong legislative knowledge and leadership skills. Highlight your supervisory experience, financial systems expertise and public sector experience on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing revenue collection, debt management and income reconciliation.

  • Supervising payroll administration and ensuring payroll accuracy.

  • Managing expenditure, payments and creditor reconciliations.

  • Authorising financial transactions on BAS and related financial systems.

  • Monitoring departmental budgets and analysing expenditure reports.

  • Coordinating conditional grant reporting and financial reporting.

  • Ensuring compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and financial policies.

  • Safeguarding financial records and supporting documentation.

  • Managing, supervising and developing finance staff.

  • Implementing efficient financial systems, controls and processes.


Tip: Government finance positions require exceptional attention to detail, strong legislative knowledge and leadership skills. Highlight your supervisory experience, financial systems expertise and public sector experience on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing revenue collection, debt management and income reconciliation.

  • Supervising payroll administration and ensuring payroll accuracy.

  • Managing expenditure, payments and creditor reconciliations.

  • Authorising financial transactions on BAS and related financial systems.

  • Monitoring departmental budgets and analysing expenditure reports.

  • Coordinating conditional grant reporting and financial reporting.

  • Ensuring compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and financial policies.

  • Safeguarding financial records and supporting documentation.

  • Managing, supervising and developing finance staff.

  • Implementing efficient financial systems, controls and processes.


Tip: Government finance positions require exceptional attention to detail, strong legislative knowledge and leadership skills. Highlight your supervisory experience, financial systems expertise and public sector experience on your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent government employment.

  • Competitive annual salary package.

  • Opportunities for career progression within the public service.

  • Exposure to senior financial management responsibilities.

  • Professional development and leadership experience.


Tip: Include experience with BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS, budgeting, payroll administration and PFMA compliance to strengthen your application.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent government employment.

  • Competitive annual salary package.

  • Opportunities for career progression within the public service.

  • Exposure to senior financial management responsibilities.

  • Professional development and leadership experience.


Tip: Include experience with BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS, budgeting, payroll administration and PFMA compliance to strengthen your application.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent government employment.

  • Competitive annual salary package.

  • Opportunities for career progression within the public service.

  • Exposure to senior financial management responsibilities.

  • Professional development and leadership experience.


Tip: Include experience with BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS, budgeting, payroll administration and PFMA compliance to strengthen your application.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent government employment.

  • Competitive annual salary package.

  • Opportunities for career progression within the public service.

  • Exposure to senior financial management responsibilities.

  • Professional development and leadership experience.


Tip: Include experience with BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS, budgeting, payroll administration and PFMA compliance to strengthen your application.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV.

  • Certified copy of South African ID.

  • Certified copies of qualifications.

  • Any additional supporting documents requested in the official advertisement.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Complete employment history.

  • Financial management and supervisory experience.

  • Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL (where applicable).

  • Contactable references.


Enquiries:


  • Closing Date: 07 August 2026

  • Apply early — late applications will NOT be accepted.

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official government recruitment website where the application is submitted online.


Tip: Ensure all supporting documents are certified and your application is complete before submission, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV.

  • Certified copy of South African ID.

  • Certified copies of qualifications.

  • Any additional supporting documents requested in the official advertisement.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Complete employment history.

  • Financial management and supervisory experience.

  • Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL (where applicable).

  • Contactable references.


Enquiries:


  • Closing Date: 07 August 2026

  • Apply early — late applications will NOT be accepted.

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official government recruitment website where the application is submitted online.


Tip: Ensure all supporting documents are certified and your application is complete before submission, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV.

  • Certified copy of South African ID.

  • Certified copies of qualifications.

  • Any additional supporting documents requested in the official advertisement.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Complete employment history.

  • Financial management and supervisory experience.

  • Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL (where applicable).

  • Contactable references.


Enquiries:


  • Closing Date: 07 August 2026

  • Apply early — late applications will NOT be accepted.

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official government recruitment website where the application is submitted online.


Tip: Ensure all supporting documents are certified and your application is complete before submission, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV.

  • Certified copy of South African ID.

  • Certified copies of qualifications.

  • Any additional supporting documents requested in the official advertisement.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Complete employment history.

  • Financial management and supervisory experience.

  • Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL (where applicable).

  • Contactable references.


Enquiries:


  • Closing Date: 07 August 2026

  • Apply early — late applications will NOT be accepted.

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official government recruitment website where the application is submitted online.


Tip: Ensure all supporting documents are certified and your application is complete before submission, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Management at NQF Level 7 is required.

Who can apply?

Suitably qualified candidates who meet the experience and qualification requirements and are eligible to work in South Africa.

Is experience required?

Yes. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management is required.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button to access the official government recruitment website and submit your application before 07 August 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. This position provides opportunities to progress into Deputy Director, Director and other senior financial management roles within the public service.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Management at NQF Level 7 is required.

Who can apply?

Suitably qualified candidates who meet the experience and qualification requirements and are eligible to work in South Africa.

Is experience required?

Yes. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management is required.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button to access the official government recruitment website and submit your application before 07 August 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. This position provides opportunities to progress into Deputy Director, Director and other senior financial management roles within the public service.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Management at NQF Level 7 is required.

Who can apply?

Suitably qualified candidates who meet the experience and qualification requirements and are eligible to work in South Africa.

Is experience required?

Yes. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management is required.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button to access the official government recruitment website and submit your application before 07 August 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. This position provides opportunities to progress into Deputy Director, Director and other senior financial management roles within the public service.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Management at NQF Level 7 is required.

Who can apply?

Suitably qualified candidates who meet the experience and qualification requirements and are eligible to work in South Africa.

Is experience required?

Yes. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or Financial Management is required.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button to access the official government recruitment website and submit your application before 07 August 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. This position provides opportunities to progress into Deputy Director, Director and other senior financial management roles within the public service.

7

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