About the Role
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is seeking a dedicated State Accountant: Budget Planning to join its team in the beautiful OR Tambo District. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the effective management of financial resources within the department, which directly impacts the community through various cultural and sporting initiatives. As a State Accountant, you will help to monitor expenditure patterns, prepare crucial financial reports, and assist in the overall budgeting process that supports the department’s mandate to enrich the lives of South Africans through cultural and sports development.
Working in this position not only offers you the chance to develop your skills in financial management but also allows you to contribute meaningfully to public service. The OR Tambo District, known for its rich heritage and vibrant communities, will benefit from your expertise as you facilitate the budget processes that underpin essential programs and services. Your work will have a lasting effect, ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to promote cultural and sporting activities that uplift the community.
About the Department
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is dedicated to fostering the cultural and sporting landscape of South Africa. Its mission is to promote and preserve the diverse cultural heritage of the nation while encouraging participation in sports at all levels. Working within this department means being part of a team that values inclusivity, creativity, and the empowerment of communities through cultural expression and sportsmanship.
As a member of the department, you will engage with various stakeholders, from local artists to sports organizations, and play a key role in initiatives that aim to enrich the lives of South Africans. The department’s commitment to service excellence and development creates an inspiring environment for individuals passionate about making a difference.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor the implementation of departmental expenditure patterns.
- Prepare and maintain detailed expenditure report documents.
- Identify and rectify misallocations of funds and facilitate budget loading.
- Collect inputs from programs to align budgets with operational plans.
- Prepare final budget balances for each financial year.
- Facilitate the submission of budget databases from relevant programs.
- Consolidate operational budgets and guide programs on budget utilization.
- Organize logistical arrangements for workshops and take minutes.
- Implement virements and maintain commitment registers for budget proposals.
What You’ll Need
- A National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or B. Degree (NQF level 7) in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field.
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in public sector expenditure management and employee benefits.
- Familiarity with financial systems such as LOGIS, PERSAL, and BAS.
- Knowledge of public service regulations, Treasury Regulations, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Strong computer skills, particularly in Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and organizational skills.
- A valid Code 8 driving license.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or B.Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting/ Cost & Management Accounting/ Financial Management/ Internal Audit qualifications with at least 1 to 2 years’ experience within the public sector expenditure management field and payment of employee benefits.
Public sector finances experience in budgeting and revenue management will be added advantage.
Knowledge of financial systems (LOGIS, PERSAL and BAS) and be able to interpret NERF and Standard Chart of Accounts (SCoA).
Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Legislations / policies / prescripts, and procedures.
Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Division of Revenue Act (DORA), understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Appropriation Act.
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Financial Regulations Knowledge of Batho Pele principles.
Computer literacy (specializing in Advanced EXCEL and PowerPoint Presentation.
Good communication and report writing skills.
Sound organisational skills.
People management.
Customer / client orientated approach and ability to work under pressure and independently.
A valid driving licence (Code 8) is required.
Job Duties
Monitor the Implementation of expenditure patterns of the department.Prepare expenditure report documents as per responsibility codes of the programmes.
Identify misallocations of funds.
Facilitate loading and capturing of budget on the system.
Collection of inputs from programs for budget in line with the operational plans.
Preparation of final balancing of budget for each following financial year.
Facilitate submission of budget database from the programs.
Facilitate consolidation of operational budget.
Guide and assist programmes on budget utilization.
Facilitate logistical arrangements for the workshops.
Minute taking for workshops.
Facilitate implementation of virements.
Receive and check availability of funds in budget proposals.
Check and maintain commitment registers.
Forward commitment registers to relevant programmes.
