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State Accountant: Rates and TaxesWestern Cape (Various Districts)
Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 16:00
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A 12-month contract State Accountant post in Rates and Taxes, checking municipal invoices, payments and accounts. Suits a qualified accountant with at least 1 year of financial management experience.
- Check invoices and tariffs, prepare payment files, and reconcile municipal accounts and payments.
- Investigate account differences, follow up overdue invoices, and help reduce the payment backlog.
- Must have Grade 12 and a degree or national diploma in financial accounting, management accounting, financial management or an equivalent, plus at least 1 year of financial management experience.
- Must hold a valid driver's licence and know the Public Service Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and the Treasury Regulations, 2005.
- Based in Western Cape (various districts). The advert pays R338 106 per year (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
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Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in financial management environment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge:
- Public Service Act.
- Public Finance Management Act.
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
- Treasury Regulations, 2005.
- Job related skills:
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Facilitation and presentation.
- Financial Management.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Duties
- Verify invoices and prepare payment submissions.
- Request invoices, statements and supporting documents from clients.
- Verify details, billing, tariffs, calculations and validity of charges.
- Prepare complete payment parcels in accordance with policies, SOPs and delegations.
- Submit payment parcels for review and approval and address queries.
- Reconcile accounts and capturing of payments.
- Reconcile statements with accounting records, payments and credits.
- Investigate discrepancies and substantiate outstanding balances.
- Engage clients to resolve queries.
- Capture payments on financial system.
- Monitor expenditure and payment progress.
- Track payment submissions and follow up outstanding payments.
- Communicate payment outcomes and confirm correct allocation to municipal accounts.
- Maintain invoice, payment and outstanding liability registers.
- Monitor overdue invoices and progress in reducing the payment backlog.
- Compile reports and support audit processes.
- Compile reports on expenditure, liabilities, disputed accounts and overdue invoices.
- Report progress on backlog reduction and municipal clearance matters.
- Maintain complete supporting records and audit trails.
- Respond to audit queries and implement assigned corrective actions.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post355@dlrrd.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr B Zuma Tel No: (021) 409 0300
Notes from the department
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 79 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/78: STATE ACCOUNTANT: RATES AND TAXES REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/355 (X8 POSTS) (12 Month Contract) Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services SALARY: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus 37% in lieu of benefits) CENTRE: Western Cape (Various Districts) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 1 year experience in financial management environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Public Service Act. Public Finance Management Act. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Treasury Regulations, 2005. Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written). Facilitation and presentation. Financial Management. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). DUTIES: Verify invoices and prepare payment submissions. Request invoices, statements and supporting documents from clients. Verify details, billing, tariffs, calculations and validity of charges. Prepare complete payment parcels in accordance with policies, SOPs and delegations. Submit payment parcels for review and approval and address queries. Reconcile accounts and capturing of payments. Reconcile statements with accounting records, payments and credits. Investigate discrepancies and substantiate outstanding balances. Engage clients to resolve queries. Capture payments on financial system. Monitor expenditure and payment progress. Track payment submissions and follow up outstanding payments. Communicate payment outcomes and confirm correct allocation to municipal accounts. Maintain invoice, payment and outstanding liability registers. Monitor overdue invoices and progress in reducing the payment backlog. Compile reports and support audit processes. Compile reports on expenditure, liabilities, disputed accounts and overdue invoices. Report progress on backlog reduction and municipal clearance matters. Maintain complete supporting records and audit trails. Respond to audit queries and implement assigned corrective actions. ENQUIRIES: Mr B Zuma Tel No: (021) 409 0300 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post355@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.