FISE653- 2026 ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ADVISORY AND FUNDS TRANSFER SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division: Budget Office

Section: Financial Performance Management

Location: Pretoria Central

Reference number

FISE653- 2026

Position

ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ADVISORY AND FUNDS TRANSFER SERVICES

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T11 – T12

Scale

T11:    R414 972,00 – R576 336,00 per annum

T12:    R464 760,00 – R645 492,00 per annum

Estimated remuneration package

T11:    R560 116,00 – R765 502,00 per annum

T12:    R623 487,00 – R853 525,00 per annum

Job purpose

To monitor and assist with providing advice, guidelines, comments and training based on the analysis of corporate, provincial and national matters as well as budget adjustments and fund transfers

Appointment requirements

T11: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with Mathematics and/or Accountancy

T12: An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (three-year national diploma or degree) in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics, or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position

At least two years’ relevant experience in financial management in a local government environment

Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage

Proficiency in SAP and experience in the Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts will be an added advantage

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes and/or competencies

Excellent communication skills; ability to work under pressure; financial management skills; ability to work as part of a team; reporting skills; ability to meet deadlines; good organisational skills; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to think accurately and analytically; good interpersonal skills; good writing skills

Primary functions

Assist the financial analyst to deliver financial comments and advisory services

Analyse information as requested to determine the effect on the City’s budget

Assist with the development of alternative financial plans with the vision and interest of the City and communities in mind

Assist the financial analyst with formulating and implementing new financial policies

Identify shortcomings in procedures and activities on a continuous basis and suggest improvements

Suggest improvements regarding the cost-effective application of financial resources on corporate level

Assist to collate data and information to build a database from which management information can be generated

Assist with determining the impact of departmental planned projects on the operating budget, such as repairs and maintenance

Advise departments on the use of their budget, as well as the application and transfer of funds

Assist with the writing of financial comments on reports of all departments

Execute budget adjustments and transfer of funds functions

Provide advice on guidelines to departments on legislative and other statutory requirements to ensure accountability, efficiency and economy

Ensure that procedures and processes are in place in line with guidelines and the Budget Policy approved by Council

Record all transfers of funds

SAP

S70094331*

New/natural attrition

WPC

Enquiries

B Matseke (012 358 4453) or F Mangwegape (012 358 5350)