State Accountant: Budget Control REF NO: FSPT 028/25
The Free State Provincial Treasury is committed to promoting sound financial management and accountability across all departments. The department is seeking a skilled and analytical individual to join its team as a State Accountant: Budget Control. The role involves overseeing financial systems, addressing budget-related queries, and ensuring adherence to financial regulations and processes.
Job Overview:
- Job Title: State Accountant: Budget Control
- Company: Free State Provincial Treasury
- Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Employment Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 05 September 2025
Responsibilities:
Review and maintain financial transactions on BAS, PERSAL, and LOGIS systems to support effective budget control.
Address enquiries related to financial management practices and ensure alignment with policies and legislation.
Monitor and support the implementation of departmental and public service financial policies.
Develop internal policies related to financial control in accordance with applicable prescripts.
Prepare detailed financial reports and statistical data for departmental programmes using BAS, PERSAL, and LOGIS systems.
Qualifications:
A relevant degree or diploma with Accounting or Mathematics as a passed subject.
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Budget Control, Financial Control, or an Administrative environment within the Public Sector.
Sound knowledge of:
Basic Accounting System (BAS)
LOGIS (Logistical Information System)
PERSAL (Personnel Salary System)
Batch control processes
Skills required: Numeracy, report writing, communication, problem-solving.
Must be computer literate.
Benefits:
R325 101 per annum (Level 07), basic salary.
Application Process:
Submit a completed Z.83 form (updated version effective 1 January 2021) along with a detailed CV that includes relevant qualifications and employment history with start and end dates. Clearly indicate the department name, job title, and reference number.
By Post:
The Deputy Director: Human Resources Management
Free State Provincial Treasury
Private Bag X20537
Bloemfontein, 9300
By Hand:
Fidel Castro Building, Ground Floor Security
Cnr. Markgraaff and Miriam Makeba Streets
Bloemfontein
By Email:
recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za
For Attention: Ms. N Mokotso
Enquiries (Email only): Mr. L S Moteuli – moteulis@treasury.fs.gov.za
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates who will promote representativity (race, gender, disability).
Also see: Personal Assistant, Free State REF NO: FSPT 027/25