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State Accountant: Internal Control (Pre -Audit)
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Two State Accountant posts in internal control (pre-audit) in the Eastern Cape. Suits people with a relevant national diploma or degree and public sector finance experience.
- Duties include internal control services, checking compliance with procurement and spending rules, and preparing weekly and monthly reports.
- Must have a National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF 6) or B Degree (NQF 7) in accounting, cost and management accounting, financial management or internal audit.
- Must have at least 1 to 2 years' experience in public sector expenditure management and payment of employee benefits.
- Knowledge of LOGIS, PERSAL and BAS systems, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Batho Pele principles is required. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are needed, and a valid Code 8 driving licence is required.
- Based at Nelson Mandela (Gqeberha), reference DSRAC 10/09/2026, and at BCM District (KU Gompo City, East London), reference DSRAC 11/09/2026.
- No closing date is stated in the text. Enquiries: T. Bosman, (041) 492 1230 / 1232, or recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za.
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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.
Duties
- Provide / render internal control services.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, governing procurement and expenditure.
- Monitor compliance with government prescripts, policies and procedures.
- Perform administrative duties for the unit.
- Provide support in the implementation of effective financial management and Internal Control measures within the department.
- Ensure proper filling safekeeping of financial records.
- Perform reconciliations where required and compile weekly and monthly reports.
- Laise with relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely investigations, corrections and resolutions of identified control weaknesses and audit findings.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant Centre: Head Office: Qonce Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel: 043 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605 OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Amathole Museum: Qonce Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. O. Ngambu-Mabandla: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Joe Gqabi District: Attention Mr. P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie / Ms. Fiki: 051 492 4806 Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai. Through the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
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Enquiries
T. Bosman Tel No: (041) 492 1230 / 1232 – Nelson Mandela District (Gqeberha) Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839 Amathole District – (East London) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
Notes from the department
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 127 · open the PDF
POST 36/138: STATE ACCOUNTANT: INTERNAL CONTROL (PRE -AUDIT) (X2 POSTS) SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration) CENTRE: Nelson Mandela (Gqeberha) Ref No: DSRAC 10/09/2026 BCM District (KU Gompo City) Ref No: DSRAC 11/09/2026 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. DUTIES: Provide / render internal control services. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, governing procurement and expenditure. Monitor compliance with government prescripts, policies and procedures. Perform administrative duties for the unit. Provide support in the implementation of effective financial management and Internal Control measures within the department. Ensure proper filling safekeeping of financial records. Perform reconciliations where required and compile weekly and monthly reports. Laise with relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely investigations, corrections and resolutions of identified control weaknesses and audit findings. ENQUIRIES: T. Bosman Tel No: (041) 492 1230 / 1232 – Nelson Mandela District (Gqeberha) Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839 Amathole District – (East London) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za NOTE: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.