State Accountant: Rates and Taxes

About this post

Managemenmt Echelon is looking for 12 people for the post of State Accountant: Rates and Taxes in Northern Cape (Namakwa. It is a contract post (12 Month Contract Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services) on salary level 7, paying R338 106 per annum (plus 37% in lieu of benefits).

Where you will work: Northern Cape (Namakwa District Office, Frances Baard a nd John Taolo Gaetsewe District Office, Pixley Kaseme District Office a nd ZF Mgcawu District Office)

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or related equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in financial management environment.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Public Service Act.
• Public Finance Management Act.
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
• Treasury Regulations, 2005.
• Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written).
• Facilitation and presentation.
• Financial Management.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

What you’ll do

• Verify invoices and prepare payment submissions.
• Request invoices, statements and supporting documents from clients.
• Verify details, billing, tariffs, calculations and validity of charges.
• Prepare complete payment parcels in accordance with policies, SOPs and delegations.
• Submit payment parcels for review and approval and address queries.
• Reconcile accounts and capturing of payments.
• Reconcile statements with accounting records, payments and credits.
• Investigate discrepancies and substantiate outstanding balances.
• Engage clients to resolve queries.
• Capture payments on financial system.
• Monitor expenditure and payment progress.
• Track payment submissions and follow up outstanding payments.
• Communicate payment outcomes and confirm correct allocation to municipal accounts.
• Maintain invoice, payment and outstanding liability registers.
• Monitor overdue invoices and progress in reducing the payment backlog.
• Compile reports and support audit processes.
• Compile reports on expenditure, liabilities, disputed accounts and overdue invoices.
• … and 3 more points in the official advert.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/354 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.