Senior State Accountant: Risk Performance and Contract Management

About the role

The Department of Health (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Senior State Accountant: Risk Performance and Contract Management, based in Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit). This is a contract post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: MPDOH/OCT/26/1644 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a database of al concluded contracts.
• Administering contracts effectively in accordance with policy, procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirement.
• Maintain contract register in a format provided by Provincial Treasury.
• Interacting with the Project Managers about the signing of contracts and service level agreements for all contracts entered by the Department.
• Ensuring that all contracts are accurately recorded on the contract Register and regularly update of the contract register.
• Reviewing contracts on the contract register to ensure their validity.
• Co-coordinating and control the application of the procedures in respect of the supplier performance monitoring and contract management.
• Preparing reports on non-performing/poor performing companies and recommends the appropriate actions to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Supervising activities of the personnel to ensure that work performed meets acceptable standards and is completed within agreed upon timelines.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 plus 6 years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management field or Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Supply Chain Management/Financial Management, Public Management/Management Accounting.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the post of Chief Administration Clerk/Administrative Officer/State Accountant at (Level 7).
• A qualification related to Treasury and competence for Finance officials will be an added advantage.
• Preparedness to security clearance and disclosure of financial interest.
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).
• Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:
• Supervisory skills, good planning and organized skills
• Good interpersonal relations and good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure and preparedness to work overtime, when required
• Skills in Microsoft Word and Excel