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Senior State Accountant: Risk Performance and Contract Management
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Senior State Accountant post at the Provincial Office in Mbombela. Manages contracts, the contract register and supplier performance, and supervises staff. Suits people with supply chain or financial
- Main duties: keep a database of all concluded contracts, manage contracts under policy and law, and keep the contract register in the format set by Provincial Treasury.
- Also review contract validity, monitor supplier performance, write reports on poor-performing suppliers, and recommend action.
- Must have Grade 12 plus six years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, or a diploma or degree (NQF Level 6/7) in a related field.
- Must have at least three years' experience in a post at Level 7 such as Chief Administration Clerk, Administrative Officer or State Accountant.
- Also needed: supervisory, planning and communication skills, Microsoft Word and Excel skills, a valid driver's licence (except for people with disabilities), and willingness to be security cleared and to disclose financial interests.
- Based at the Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit). Quote reference MPDOH/OCT/26/1644. No closing date is stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management field or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Supply Chain Management / Financial Management, Public Management / Management Accounting.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer / State Accountant at (Level 7).
- A qualification related to Treasury and competence for Finance officials will be an added advantage.
- Preparedness to security clearance and disclosure of financial interest.
- A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).
- Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:
- Supervisory skills, good planning and organized skills.
- Good interpersonal relations and good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work under pressure and preparedness to work overtime, when required.
- Skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Duties
- Maintain a database of al concluded contracts.
- Administering contracts effectively in accordance with policy, procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirement.
- Maintain contract register in a format provided by Provincial Treasury.
- Interacting with the Project Managers about the signing of contracts and service level agreements for all contracts entered by the Department.
- Ensuring that all contracts are accurately recorded on the contract Register and regularly update of the contract register.
- Reviewing contracts on the contract register to ensure their validity.
- Co-coordinating and control the application of the procedures in respect of the supplier performance monitoring and contract management.
- Preparing reports on non-performing / poor performing companies and recommends the appropriate actions to be taken to remedy the situation.
- Supervising activities of the personnel to ensure that work performed meets acceptable standards and is completed within agreed upon timelines.
How to apply
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes from the department
- N.B.
- Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
- All posts, health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates.
- A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
- Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.
- No fax applications will be considered.
- Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV.
- Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
- If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
- Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
- The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
- All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
- If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.
- Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted.
- NB:
- Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.
- Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
- (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications) All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 230 · open the PDF
POST 36/282: SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: RISK PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: MPDOH/OCT/26/1644 SALARY: R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits) CENTRE: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management field or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Supply Chain Management / Financial Management, Public Management / Management Accounting. At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer / State Accountant at (Level 7). A qualification related to Treasury and competence for Finance officials will be an added advantage. Preparedness to security clearance and disclosure of financial interest. A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Supervisory skills, good planning and organized skills. Good interpersonal relations and good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work under pressure and preparedness to work overtime, when required. Skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. DUTIES: Maintain a database of al concluded contracts. Administering contracts effectively in accordance with policy, procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirement. Maintain contract register in a format provided by Provincial Treasury. Interacting with the Project Managers about the signing of contracts and service level agreements for all contracts entered by the Department. Ensuring that all contracts are accurately recorded on the contract Register and regularly update of the contract register. Reviewing contracts on the contract register to ensure their validity. Co-coordinating and control the application of the procedures in respect of the supplier performance monitoring and contract management. Preparing reports on non-performing / poor performing companies and recommends the appropriate actions to be taken to remedy the situation. Supervising activities of the personnel to ensure that work performed meets acceptable standards and is completed within agreed upon timelines. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.