State Accountant: Internal Control (Pre -Audit)

About the role

The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Eastern Cape) is offering 2 internships in State Accountant: Internal Control (Pre -Audit), based in Nelson Mandela (Gqeberha); BCM District (KU Gompo City). The stipend is R338,106 – R398,277 a year. Reference numbers to quote: DSRAC 10/09/2026, DSRAC 11/09/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.