Job Title State Accountant: Banking, Ref No. EADP 08/2026 Job Purpose The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an effective and efficient banking service to the department and maintain a healthy accounting practice. Minimum Requirements An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field. Key Performance Areas Ensure fund requisitions, cash flow, transfer and revenue payments, and bank reconciliation are performed. Oversee the cashier function, storing & safeguarding of face-value forms, financial records, and reconciliation of the revenue register. Maintenance of the principal ledger accounts and clearing of online bank transactions; supervisory tasks. Competencies Strong financial background specifically in public sector finance. Good understanding of the Public Finance Management Act as well as the Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions. Knowledge and understanding of relevant National and Provincial legislation, policy prescripts, regulations, standards and procedures. Knowledge of transversal public sector accounting systems. Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration. Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes, and systems. Skills Numeracy Literacy Language skills Accounting Finance and audit Information technology Formal training Financial analysis Computer literacy (MS Office Package) Data analysis skills People skills Remuneration R 413 001 - R 486 501 per annum (Salary level 8). In addition, service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. EEO Statement Selection will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. #J-18808-Ljbffr