Department of Correctional Services · Financial Accounting
An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Accounting, Financial Management, Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject. 1-2 years relevant finance experience in Debt Management. Knowledge of BAS. Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Strong data analysis, problem solving, effective communication, presentation and report writing skills. Sound clerical, numeracy organisational and time management abilities.
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Understanding of the Public Service legislative and regulatory framework. High level of integrity, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the modified cash standards. Perform monthly debtor reconciliations and resolving reconciling items. Assist with debt collection processes to ensure timely recovery of outstanding debts.
Ensure accurate and timeous recording of all debtor transactions in the appropriate accounts. Ensure that all transactions captured on BAS are authorised within prescribed timeframes. Maintain proper filing systems and safeguard debtor records for audit purposes.
Perform daily administrative duties within the Debt Control section. Coordinate monthly stationery requirements for the section. Monitor monthly reports on the status of suspense accounts.
Ensure reporting is compliant with section 32 of the PMFA by maintaining effective financial management and internal controls. Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.
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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