Department of Correctional Services · Financial Accounting
Relevant Degree/ National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting/Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject. 3-5 years proven financial and management experience in a similar environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Project management. Change management. Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS and PERSAL.
Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis.
Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty.
Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations, Assertiveness, ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Control the accounting of State monies and petty cash of Head Office. Control over BASledger accounts and institution of various debt accounts. Control over payment of subsistence and travel advances for Head Office.
Approve BAS Sundry payment advices, BAS journals, BAS Receipts, BAS Telephone Registers for Financial Control Office. Control the correct issuing of receipts and the correct data capturing on BAS. Checking of claims for Motor Finance Scheme for senior employees.
Control over Z59 salary claims for Head Office. Handle the monthly telephone list as prescribed in the procedure manual. Ensure that the personnel in the section comply with the norms and the standards of the Directorate FinancialAccounting.
Manage, train and supervise personnel. Handle sensitive queries from clients. Acting in higher positions on an “Ad Hock” basis when necessary.
Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in terms of Section 45 of the PFMA. Management of resources.
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates.
If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification.
Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other shall be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview.
Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability.
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