The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the State Accountant vacancy based in Centurion. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in financial management, accounting, creditor payments, expenditure reporting, BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL and budget processes.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services |
| Closing Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Walk-in Closing Time | 16:00 |
| Online Closing Time | 20:00 |
| Location | Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Post Title | State Accountant |
| Reference Number | JI 35/2026 |
| Application Method | Online or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and comprehensive CV only |
State Accountant Ref No: JI 35/2026
Office: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Centurion
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 or Senior Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Accounting, Financial Management or a relevant qualification within the related field.
Applicants must have one to three years’ experience in a financial environment management or related field.
Applicants must have knowledge of financial management, accounting and business practices.
Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL is required.
Applicants must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Applicants must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
Applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must be able to multi-task and perform general administration duties.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate the processing of creditor payments within 30 days.
Duties include checking the accuracy of invoices and the authenticity of supporting documents.
The candidate will prepare and submit paid batches for filing.
The successful candidate will respond to queries from service providers.
Additional duties include preparing monthly creditor accounts, following up on creditor queries from creditor reconciliations and processing salary-related transactions.
The candidate will prepare and submit monthly expenditure reports and maintain a payment register to track all forms of payments.
The role also includes preparing in-year monitoring reports, preparing expenditure report documentation according to programme responsibility codes and monitoring expenditure patterns.
The successful candidate will identify misallocations of funds, support budget processes including MTEF, AENE and ENE, and assist with cash flow management.
Enquiries
Ms T Sibanyoni / Ms R Thompson
Tel: 021 421 1012
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the following online application link:
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services online application form
Applications may also be hand delivered to:
Block C3
Eco Origins Office Park
Witch-hazel Street
Centurion
0046
For Attention: Human Resources
Application Documents
Online applications must include the following documents only:
Completed and signed new Z83 application form
Updated comprehensive CV
The Z83 form and CV must be combined into one PDF document or attachment.
The document must be saved using the applicant’s surname and initials.
JPEG, picture or snapshot applications will not be accepted.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 21 August 2026.
Walk-in applications close at 16:00.
Online applications close at 20:00.
Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Applications submitted in any way other than the published online link or hand delivery will be treated as invalid.
The new Z83 form must be fully completed, initialled and signed.
Applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Each post must have its own application form.
All fields in Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.
For Sections E, F and G, applicants may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached” where space is limited.
The question under Part F relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment must be answered, and the declaration must be signed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview.
Non-RSA citizens or permanent resident permit holders with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation report when shortlisted.
Shortlisted candidates will undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment process.
All shortlisted candidates will also undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification and employment verification.
By applying, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of personal information in line with POPIA.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If applicants are not contacted within three months of the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services reserves the right not to make an appointment.
The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.