SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET & EXPENDITURE

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The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

Salary: R413 001 p.a. (Level 8) (plus service benefits)

Post Number: MPDoH/July/26/1183

Post Station: Matikwana Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Finance / Salary Administration or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance / Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA plus three (3) years relevant experience in Human Resource Management / Salary Administration. At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer (Level 7). Knowledge of Persal System with courses will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); good communication (verbal and written) skills; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; analytical skills; liaison skills; client orientation skills; financial management skills; presentation skills; customer care skills. Ability to work in a team and independently. Assertiveness; and self-starter. Ability to work under pressure and good computer literacy skills (MS Excel and MS Word). Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

To manage and facilitate budgeting processes. Facilitate and manage financial planning and budgeting processes. Compile budget estimates. Align budgets with strategic and annual performance plans. Provide advice on budget-related matters. Monitor expenditure against allocated budget. Confirm availability of funds before goods and services are procured. Ensure correct SCOA allocations are used on payment packs. Checking monthly document control reports. Ensure all processed documents are audit compliant. Costing operational budget requirements needs of Districts within actual expenditure trend. Balancing of final budget allocation on BAS. Request budget / expenditure input to quarterly erroneous allocations and authorize journal entries. Monitor expenditure against allocated budget (programme / sub-programme). Compile expenditure (equitable and conditional grants) reports. Coordinate resources to internal and external audit queries and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations. Alert the Hospital Management to over and under expenditure trends. Monitoring of key cost drivers. Complete accurate and updated report as per prescribed time frames. Supervise and control the work of sub-ordinate in the expenditure management unit. Authorize payments on Bas and Logis system. Understanding of all aspects of supply chain processes. Ensuring compliance with departmental and treasury regulations. Establish and enforce internal control measures. Manage all open orders report (Accruals) and reconciliation of accounts. Deal with Human resources matters such as leave and perform development system of quarterly evaluation reports. Attend and respond to audit queries.

Closing Date

2026/08/17

Equiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes:

NOTE: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.

PLEASE NOTE

The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
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.  

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