Senior State Accountant: Accounts Receivables

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Senior State Accountant: Accounts Receivables, based in Northlink TVET College (Central Office). This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 to R486,501 a year. Nature of Appointment: Permanent: College Council How to apply: Northlink TVET College invites applicants to apply online via email: Careers7@northlink.co.za or alternatively, applications can be hand-delivered to the Central Office, 80 Voortrekker Road, Bellville, 7530. Reference number to quote: NLC/162/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 (at 12h00 sharp), all applications received after the closing date and time will not be entertained. Apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Northlink Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies. Applications can be submitted via email to: Careers7@northlink.co.za by quoting the post applying for and the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. All documents submitted must be in a PDF Format. Applicants are advised to submit one PDF Document per application. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form which has since been in effect from 1 January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) must be in line with the requirements of the advert. Please indicate the reference number and the post description of the position you are applying for on your application form, the Z83 Form must be dated, signed and the candidate must initialise both pages of the Form. Applications submitted using the old Z83 Form will not be accepted. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident, Permit Holders will be required to submit their permit on the day of the interview. It is the applicant s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). A separate application must be submitted for each post that you are applying for. Late Applications received after closing date and time, incomplete, and faxed applications will not be considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the College. It is the intention of the College to promote representativity (race, gender, and disability) in the College through the filling of these post(s). Applicants from the designated groups especially in respect of people with disabilities will receive preference. The College as the employer reserves the right not to make any appointment. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills test. Correspondence will only be limited to short-listed candidates. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualification, citizen verification, criminal record and financial/asset record checks. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 60 days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff.
• Manage and monitor all accounts receivable transactions and ensure that outstanding amounts are collected on time.
• Maintain accurate student and other debtor accounts and ensure that balances are correctly recorded and updated.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable and prepare accurate financial reports for management.
• Follow up on outstanding debts, issue statements and reminders and implement approved debt recovery procedures.
• Ensure that all receipts and payments are correctly recorded, allocated and processed in accordance with Student debtor’s policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, Treasury Regulations, college policies and procedures and maintain effective internal controls over receivables.
• Approve all Student Refunds for payment.
• Provide input in the preparation and compilation of Annual Financial Statements.
• Ensure effective management and utilisation of allocated resources.
• Implement internal controls and contribute to the development of processes, procedures and policies within the management accounting portfolio.
• N.B.
• All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Accounting/Financial Management or Management Accounting or a relevant qualification.
• At least (three) 3 years’ experience in a financial environment or related field.
• Experience in using Management Information System (MIS) will be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service financial legislations, processes, procedures, Treasury Regulations, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Income Tax laws, SARS Regulations, Financial Manual, PSA, PSR etc. Numerical aptitude with a focus on accuracy and detail in analysis and calculations.
• Knowledge of financial accounting procedures, methods and principles established for the processing of financial transactions.
• Experience in the TVET College sector will be an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to supervise staff, resolve financial discrepancies, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and work effectively under pressure.
• Good understanding of debtors’ management, invoicing, receipts, allocations, reconciliations and outstanding accounts.
• Knowledge of financial management principles, accounting procedures, internal controls and applicable government financial requirements.
• Ability to monitor outstanding debts, follow up on overdue accounts, manage collections and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Ability to prepare, review and analyse accounts receivable reports, reconciliation and financial information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.