🌿 State Accountant – Gauteng Department of Environment
📍 Location: Johannesburg (Head Office), Gauteng
💰 Salary: R338 106 per annum (Plus benefits)
🕒 Job Type: Permanent
📌 Sector: Finance & Public Sector
📑 Reference: REFS/056308
📅 Apply before: 18 September 2026
🏢 About the Employer – Department of Environment (Gauteng)
The Gauteng Department of Environment leads environmental management, conservation initiatives, and sustainable development strategies across the province. The department is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving employment equity representation, particularly for designated groups and persons with disabilities.
🎯 Purpose of the Role
The State Accountant facilitates management accounting services by supporting budget preparation, updating cash flow estimates, tracking expenditure, and compiling essential monthly and quarterly financial performance reports.
📝 Key Responsibilities
Collate financial supporting information for strategic, operational, and annual performance planning.
Prepare, capture, and process budget information for the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budgeting process.
Prepare required information for the Estimates of Provincial Expenditure in compliance with Provincial Treasury guidelines.
Consolidate inputs and balance monthly and adjusted cash flows against estimates of expenditure.
Record approved adjustments and rollovers on the accounting system (BAS/SAP).
Review monthly transactions per program from BAS and update expenditure reports with commitments.
Compile standardized In-Year Monitoring (IYM) reports, monthly stakeholder reports, and quarterly performance documentation accurately and timeously.
✅ Job Requirements
Grade 12 plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Finance / Cost and Management Accounting / B.Comm Accounting or an equivalent SAQA-recognized qualification.
1–2 years of appropriate/relevant experience in financial administration and auditing environments.
A valid driver’s license.
Knowledge: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Regulatory Framework, BAS, SAP, Public Service budget processes, and customer service standards.
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal relations, and technical management accounting abilities.
🌟 Company Values & Culture
The Department expects all staff to demonstrate:
Commitment to environmental protection and community health
Ethical conduct, accountability, and dynamic teamwork
Dedication to public service standards and regulatory compliance
📧 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.gov.za/documents). Old Z83 forms will be disqualified. Please ensure your Z83 is fully completed, signed, and quotes Reference Number REFS/056308.
Submit electronically through either option below:
Email Application: Send your completed Z83 and detailed CV directly to: GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za (Quote reference REFS/056308 in the subject line)
Online Portal: Apply online via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre.
📞 Enquiries
For position-related queries, please contact Ms. Sophia Letsoalo at (011) 240 3095.
🌍 Why Join the Gauteng Department of Environment?
Become part of an essential provincial sector dedicated to shaping environmental sustainability, protecting ecosystems, and ensuring a greener future for Gauteng.
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