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Assistant Director: Financial Accounting
Duration: Permanent
Closes Friday 20 November 2026
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Senior financial accounting job at Goldfields TVET College. Oversees budgets, month-end and year-end closing, and annual financial statements, and supervises staff. Suits experienced supervisors in fi
- Duties include overseeing budget preparation and spending control, and preparing Annual Financial Statements.
- Also oversees bank and creditors reconciliations, the asset register and stock records, and liaison with internal and external auditors.
- Must have Grade 12 or NCV Level 4, plus a 3-year National Diploma or a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management or a related field.
- Must have 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in financial accounting, a valid driver's licence, and knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Based at the college's Central Office in the Free State province.
- Closing date: 20 November 2026.
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Requirements
- Incumbent should have senior Certificate/Grade12 or NCV Certificate (level 4) plus a recognised 3-years National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management or related qualification, minimum of 3-5 years’ experience at supervisory level in financial accounting environment, Valid driver’s license, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Knowledge of PSET and CET Act, Knowledge and understanding PFMA, Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Knowledge of Financial Management Systems (SAGE, Coltech and BAS), Valid driver’s license.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of PSET and CET Act., Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations Skills Development Act, knowledge of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation.
- Report witing skills, financial management skill, problem solving and leadership, ability to work under pressure with strict deadline.
Duties
- Coordinate and oversee budget preparation, implementation, monitoring and expenditure control. preparation of Annual Financial Statements and the month-end and year-end financial closure processes.
- Review and analyse expenditure reports, distribute to budget holders and obtain inputs on expenditure status.
- Oversee and monitor monthly bank, creditors reconciliations.
- Oversee the accurate allocation of monies received.
- Ensure that Asset Register is aligned with the Geneal Ledger.
- Ensure stock (inventory) is accurately accounted for in line with accounting system.
- Ensure correct audit assertions of all transactions.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Supervise employee to ensure an effective financial accounting service.
- Manage the operational processes, resources and procedures associated with the financial accounting functions.
- Management of human, financial and other resources of the unit: render management service to the staff, manage the development and performance of the staff, manage the performance agreement of the staff.
How to apply
Applications must be forwarded to: recruit@goldfieldstvet.edu.za. Please quote the relevant reference number for each post in the email subject line to ensure easy identification and tracking.
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Mr ME Leteane Tel No: (057) 910 6000
Notes from the department
- Goldfields TVET College invites suitable candidates to apply for the following external college vacancy:
- Free State province.
- A completed New Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (inclusive of three contactable referees and contact details).
- Shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies of their qualifications and identity document on the day of the interviews.
- Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for.
- Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post.
- Applications received after the closing date as well as faxed applications will not be considered. shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification).
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
- Selection.
- Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- The College reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- If you do not receive any response within three months after closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Note:
- All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.
- Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability.
- Goldfields College is an equal opportunity employer.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 58 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/68: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: GTC2026/12 Duration: Permanent SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits CENTRE: Central Office REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent should have senior Certificate/Grade12 or NCV Certificate (level 4) plus a recognised 3-years National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management or related qualification, minimum of 3-5 years’ experience at supervisory level in financial accounting environment, Valid driver’s license, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Knowledge of PSET and CET Act, Knowledge and understanding PFMA, Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Knowledge of Financial Management Systems (SAGE, Coltech and BAS), Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of PSET and CET Act., Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations Skills Development Act, knowledge of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation. Report witing skills, financial management skill, problem solving and leadership, ability to work under pressure with strict deadline. DUTIES: Coordinate and oversee budget preparation, implementation, monitoring and expenditure control. preparation of Annual Financial Statements and the month-end and year-end financial closure processes. Review and analyse expenditure reports, distribute to budget holders and obtain inputs on expenditure status. Oversee and monitor monthly bank, creditors reconciliations. Oversee the accurate allocation of monies received. Ensure that Asset Register is aligned with the Geneal Ledger. Ensure stock (inventory) is accurately accounted for in line with accounting system. Ensure correct audit assertions of all transactions. Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with audit requirements. Supervise employee to ensure an effective financial accounting service. Manage the operational processes, resources and procedures associated with the financial accounting functions. Management of human, financial and other resources of the unit: render management service to the staff, manage the development and performance of the staff, manage the performance agreement of the staff. ENQUIRIES: Mr ME Leteane Tel No: (057) 910 6000 APPLICATIONS: Applications must be forwarded to: recruit@goldfieldstvet.edu.za. Please quote the relevant reference number for each post in the email subject line to ensure easy identification and tracking. NOTE: Goldfields TVET College invites suitable candidates to apply for the following external college vacancy: Free State province. A completed New Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (inclusive of three contactable referees and contact details). Shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies of their qualifications and identity document on the day of the interviews. Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post. Applications received after the closing date as well as faxed applications will not be considered. shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection. Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The College reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive any response within three months after closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. Note: All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. Goldfields College is an equal opportunity employer. CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026