The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for available vacancies. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a background in finance who want to contribute to sustainable development and effective service delivery within government. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | Department of Cooperative Governance |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
Post: Senior State Accountant
Reference Number: DCOG-SSA
Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements:
- A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance (NQF 6/7) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- 2–3 years’ relevant experience in finance.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, LOGIS, BAS, and Safety-web.
Generic Competencies:
- Quality of Work, Initiative, Interpersonal Relations, Planning and Execution, Reliability, Communication, Teamwork.
Technical Competencies:
- Public sector financial budgeting processes.
- Principles of public finance, cost accounting, fiscal policy, and public administration.
- Public sector accounting practices and procedures.
- Financial analysis to support service delivery requirements.
- Knowledge of transversal government systems (BAS, LOGIS, Safety-web).
Added Advantage:
- Supervisory/management functions.
Duties:
- Authorise payments and journals on BAS and LOGIS.
- Clear and report on suspense accounts.
- Administer revenue and authorise departmental receipts.
- Reconcile creditors and grant transfers.
Enquiries:
Ms T Ndou – Tel: (012) 334 0594
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications electronically via email to: Recruitment03@cogta.gov.za
Applications must include:
- A fully completed new Z83 application form (effective from 1 January 2021), downloadable at DPSA Vacancies.
- A comprehensive CV detailing starting and ending dates of all relevant positions, levels/ranks, and current remuneration.
- At least two contactable references.