STATE ACCOUNTANT: INTERNAL CONTROL

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this
regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE : 15 September 2023 at 16H00

NOTE

Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service department);
applicants are requested to use the new application form and the Z83 form must be signed when submitted as failure to do so will result in their application
being disqualified. With regard to completion of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and contact details
must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent reappointment under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled,
failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified. To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well as to
create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding overcrowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures should
include the following regarding certification: Advertisement and accompanying notes must clearly capture the requirements for the certification to reflect that
applicants, Please not note that applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the department regarding requirements of certified documents will be limited to
shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. The application for employment Form (Z83) provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are
selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be requested to make final decision. It must be borne in
mind that when a document is certified as a true copy of an original, the certifier only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore, the
certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the original document. The validation occurs when the documents is verified for
authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and these read with
Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being
fit and proper for employment. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next months,
please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by
SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by candidates. Kindly note that the appointment will be subject to
verification of qualifications and a security clearance. Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal
vetting and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within the next 3 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following position was advertised in Public
Service Vacancy Circular 28 dated 18 August 2023, (1) Senior Administration Officer: Transport Ref No: 2023/319 (2) Artisan Bricklayer: Workshop Ref no:
2023/323 (3) Supervisor: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2023/328 (X2 Posts), please be informed that the positions mentioned circular 28 are being withdraw.
And Kindly note that the following position was advertised in Public Service
Vacancy Circular 30 dated 25 August 2023 (1) General Worker: Movable Assets Management Ref No: 2023/348, Centre: Cape Town it was advertised
with incorrect number of posts which was (X1 post), the correct number will be General Worker: Movable Assets Management Ref No: 2023/348, Centre:
Cape Town (X4 Posts), the closing date is extended to 15 September 2023.

POST 31/78 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: INTERNAL CONTROL REF NO 2023/369
SALARY : R294 321 per annum
CENTRE : Umtata Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS

A three year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Finance, Auditing, Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Accounting. Appropriate
experience in Internal Control / Pre-audit, Supply Chain Management and Finance. Knowledge: Financial prescripts and international standards,
Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management Framework. Knowledge of Government Financial system
(BAS, PERSAL, PMIS, and LOGIS). Skills and Personal Attributes: Analytical skills, Good communication skills both written and verbal, Ability to work under
pressure and meet deadlines. Willingness to work irregular hours

DUTIES

The effective implementation of internal compliance impacting on Finance and Supply Chain Management performance. Monitor whether finance and supply
chain objectives are consistent with Government’s broader policy. Ensure that the departmental SCM processes are aligned with those standards that support
international best practice. Implement SCM practise note, policies and inform about new prescripts from National Treasury. Identify non-compliance issues
by doing the pre-audit and post-audit. Compile a report non-compliance for coordination for purposes of financial statement. Review and update SCM
standard operating procedure manual, delegation documents and policy for the department. Update the risk register. Reporting on regular basis to Senior
Management and National Treasury on the performance of SCM. Provide effective administrative support on contract management. Manage acceptance
of tenders by verifying completeness and correctness of documentation to ensure legally binding documents on respective parties. Verify by scrutinizing
contract documents for compliance. Compile monthly registers for Irregular Expenditure, Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Ngqongqo, Tel: (047) 502 7003
APPLICATION : Mthatha Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works & Infastracture Private Bag X 5007, Sutherland Street, Mtata 5099 or Hand Deliver at 29 Sutherland Street, PRD II, 5th Floor, Mtata. For attention: Ms. N Mzalisi

All the best with your applications