STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCE: BUDGET

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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer.

APPLICATIONS : Pretoria: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry,
Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or handdelivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria or apply using the
provided link found at the end of this advertisement.

FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management

CLOSING DATE : 22 June 2026, 16:00

NOTE : Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any
Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae
only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an
application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or
attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post
on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with
the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior
Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the
interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants
from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s
equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence
will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be
subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for
employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status;
Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification
verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the
Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms
of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training
Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April
2015, a requirement for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion
of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National
School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at
the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can
be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. Furthermore, 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. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the
Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial
competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the
implementation of competency-based assessments. The person appointed to
this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of
performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves
the right not to make an appointment. By submitting the employment
application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your
personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the
department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and
subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of

2013. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing
      date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was
      unsuccessful.

POST 19/15 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCE: BUDGET REF NO: CFO23/2026

SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting/Financial Management or relevant
qualification within the related field. A minimum of one (1) year experience in
Financial Management or related field. Knowledge of financial management,
accounting, and business practices. Knowledge of BAS. Knowledge of Public
Service Financial Legislative Frameworks. Ability to apply policies, strategies,
and legislation. Ability to work under pressure, ability to work individually and
in a team and ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflict. Good
interpersonal relations skills, good computer skills and advanced skills in
financial management.

DUTIES : Compile MTEF, ENE and AENE databases in line with Treasury Guidelines.
Quality assure inputs, consolidate and prepare the necessary information
required for the completion of the budgeting processes. Capture all budget on
BAS including Budget Rollovers, Shifting of Funds and Virements. Compile In
year monitoring (IYM) processes and compliance to reporting requirements in
terms of the PFMA and Tre

ENQUIRIES : Tansen Bissumbhur Tel No: (012) 399 9215
APPLICATIONS : e-recruit

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