ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. It is our intention to promote representatively in terms of race, gender and disability within the
Department through the filling of posts.

APPLICATIONS : Independent Police Investigative Directorate) Hand deliver to Ground Floor
473 B Benstra Building, Stanza Bopape Street (Church Street), Arcadia,
Pretoria,0002. Recruitment23@ipid.gov.za (Please indicate the post name and
reference number on the subject line) when applying through e-mail. Attention:
Mr. N Nekhumbe (Tel: 021 399 0213)

CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026

NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents on applications but must submit Z83 and a detailed Curriculum
Vitae. Applications quoting the correct reference number must be submitted on
the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the
internet at www.gov.za/documents . Received applications using the incorrect
application form (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for
employment form must be fully completed, signed and initialled by the
applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application
during the selection process. A recently updated, comprehensive CV as well
as a fully completed and initialled new signed Z83 (Section A, B, C & D are
compulsory and section E, F and G are not compulsory if CV it is attached).
However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under
Part-F must be answered. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit
Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied
by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA) (only when shortlisted). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will
be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant
technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by
the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection
panel will recommend candidates to attend competency assessment using the
mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Furthermore, the
requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the
successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government. Applicants should indicate on
their CV’s that they have registered or they have completed the Pre-entry
Certificate, which can be accessed using the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. No
appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry
certificate and submission of proof thereof. Applicants who do not comply with
the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will
not be considered. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to
receive, applications will not be acknowledged, if you have not been contacted
within three (3) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited
to short-listed candidates only. Therefore, only shortlisted candidate for the
post will be required to submit the documents on or before the date of the
interview. The successful candidate will have to undergo security vetting. His
/ her character should be beyond reproach. The appointment is subject to
security clearance, verification of qualifications and competency assessment
(criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and
employment verification). Applicants must declare any pending criminal,
disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this
be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be
considered and in the unlikely event, that the person has been appointed such
appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security vetting process. All applicants are
required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose
memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.
The successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12
months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. The suitable
candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and
achieving affirmative action targets as contemplated in the Department’s
Employment Equity Plan. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate
reserves the right to fill or not fill the bellow-mentioned posts

POST 18/72 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: Q9/2026/31

SALARY : R487197 per annum (Level 9)

CENTRE : National Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : A relevant Qualification in financial management at NQF level 7. 3 years
relevant supervisory experience. Knowledge Requirements: Knowledge of the
IPID Act, Knowledge of the Public Service Act; Knowledge of the PFMA;
Knowledge of the Treasury Regulations; Knowledge on Internal Control;
systems such as PERSAL, LOGIS, ELS and BAS. Skills and Competencies:
Interpersonal Skills; Problem Solving skills; Verbal and written communication
skills, Computer literacy; Knowledge of budget processes; Innovative and
Flexible; Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: collection and recording of revenue: Cashier, banking
service and electronic payments: Monitor and review the procedures for the
collection and safekeeping of all monies and compliance with the relevant
prescripts, monitor and review the receipt and collection monies to ensure that
it is in accordance with the appropriate tariffs and properly recorded, Oversee
that the banking of monies are done in accordance with the prescribed
processes, Oversee that bank reconciliations are performed and are correct,
Oversee the verification of the validity and allocation of payments received via
electronic transfers, Oversee the safeguarding of source document and face
value forms, Oversee the requisition of funds from in line with the approved
cashflow projections, Verify the replenishment of Petty cash, Compile the
consolidated Petty cash reconciliation reports for all Provincial Offices. Debt
management: Oversee the identification and accurate recording of debts owed
to the department, liaise with debtors in the most complex and problematic
cases to determine payback conditions and time span, Oversee the process of
obtaining the accounting officer’s approval for debt collection condition; Obtain
the accounting officers approval for debt payback conditions and time span on
the cases handled, Oversee the accurate allocation monies received.
Monitoring and reporting on revenue: Oversee and monitor income against
budget and review reconciliations, Oversee and undertake the develop of
corrective measures when required, Oversee and review disclosure notes on
revenue collection, Oversee and collate financial supporting information
supporting information for planning purposes, Ensure completeness and
accuracy of financial information. Expenditure management: goods and
services, oversee verification of source documents, Oversee the quality
assurance and verification of transactions on BAS/LOGIS. Ensure that
expenditure is in line with budget and item provisioning, Oversee the correct
capturing of banking details on the accounting system, oversee creditor
reconciliation (ensure that service providers are paid timely and correctly).
Transfers and subsidies: Oversee and reconcile payment requests with budget
provisions and the availability of funds, Oversee the process to ensure that the
relevant institution is eligible for a transfer payment/subsidy and that they
comply with the relevant financial legislative requirements, Authorise the
payment of transfers and subsidies processed on the accounting system.
Reporting: Ensure the safeguarding of all source documents, analyse the
suspense accounts and ensure that they are cleared before closure, analyze
the trail balance and ensure accuracy before closure, prepare necessary
reports to National Treasury on a monthly basis, prepare inputs to the Financial
Statements. Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting
service. This would, inter alia, entail the following: General supervision of
employees, Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by
supervisees, advice and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the
work, manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees, ensure that
all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the
required standard efficiently and effectively, develop, implement and monitor

ENQURIES : Mr. S Ndaba (Tel: 012 399 0115)

We wish you all the best with your applications