State Accountant: Debt and Revenue Services

About the role

The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring 2 State Accountant: Debt and Revenue Services posts in Accounting Services and Reporting, based in Head Office - Zwelitsha. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference number to quote: DOE92/10/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Management of departmental debts and interdepartmental claims.
• Capture, analyse and review debts, do follow up on non-payments of debts.
• Compile capture/authorize debt take-on’s and journals.
• Monitoring and mentoring of district debts and revenue officials.
• Receipt and banking of cash.
• Capture/dayend receipts, Clearing of Exception and debt suspense.
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
• Compliance with departmental prescripts.
• Mentoring/supervising of accounting clerks, learners and interns.
• Personnel management.
• Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets.
• Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team/section produces excellent work in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
• Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance to subordinates.
• Maintain conducive working environment and management of leave of absence.

Requirements

• An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Accounting/Financial Management as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 3-5 years in financial or accounting services.
• In-depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service.
• Understanding and application of the following prescripts
• Public Finance Management Act, DORA, Treasury regulations, Treasury/Practice Notes, Treasury & DPSA Circulars, General Accounting Principles, SCM Guidelines and Frameworks, Understanding of Financial Management best practices
• Financial Management Systems (PERSAL, BAS)
• Knowledge Management
• Service Delivery Innovation
• Problem Solving and analysis
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language
• Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage