ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET AND FINANCIAL REPORTING

ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET AND FINANCIAL REPORTING

Location: Midrand Head Office

TCTC: R 807,888.10 /pa Non Negotiable

Job grade: C4

Reference: CATHS06/2026

Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2030

Report to: Manager: Finance

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Closing Date: 2026-11-03 23:59:00

Qualification: Matric plus a National Diploma in Commerce, Accounting and/or Financial Management or equivalent rated at NQF level 6; and A Degree in a related field will be an added advantage

Experience: 4-5 years’ experience as an Accountant in Budget and Financial Reporting/finance environment – including 1-2 at a supervisory level; 2 years’ experience in a SETA environment is advantageous; Completed articles will be an added advantage; Professional qualification certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, etc.) will be an added advantage; and Driver’s license is an added advantage..

Description

Job Summary

To provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data and preparing reports, and to assist in the preparation of CATHSSETA’s annual budget, compliant financial statements and reporting.

Financial Statement and Reporting

• Preparation of the GRAP Financial Statements (interim and annual) as per the guidelines and GRAP standards;
• Assist in clearing Audit Queries and implement the internal and External Audit recommendations;
• Prepare management accounts monthly;
• Prepare finance reports monthly; and
• Prepare quarterly reports for the National Treasury and Department of Higher Education and Training.

Policies, systems and governance implementation

• Advise management of any potential risk leading to noncompliance or over expenditure; and
• Provide inputs for development of standard operating procedures and/or business processes and policies.

Financial Management

• Review investment schedules and reconciliations monthly;
• Review the cash book transactions, journals and reconciliations monthly;
• Review the levy schedule and reconciliations monthly;
• Review other journals and reconciliations of accounts monthly and yearly;
• Review payroll journals and reconciliations processed monthly;
• Review asset journals and reconciliations processed monthly;
• Review FAR and GL reconciliation monthly;
• Review inventory and nonfleet journals and reconciliations processed monthly;
• Review the commitment register reconciliation monthly;
• Review commitment registers and TB quarterly; and
• Review provision reconciliations.

Budget, forecasting and revenue management

• Review and monitor actuals against budgets monthly;
• Prepare cost Centre report and share with all line managers for sign-off;
• Manage the transfer of budgets from one account to another;
• Prepare weekly cash forecast to assist management to transfer funds to bank accounts;
• Upload the yearly budget on the Sage system;
• Prepare the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and ENE in line with Treasury regulations and DHET requirements;
• Prepare the adjustment budget;
• Prepare submission for retention of surplus; and
• Prepare submission to exceed 10.5% expenditure.

Financial Accounting

• Managing the processing of payments in line with PFMA and National Treasury Regulations;
• Managing the processing of Mandatory grant payments in line with the Skills Development Act; and
• Reviewing payroll and managing the payment thereof.

People Management and Development

• Manage a positive and constructive culture;
• Set performance targets for the subordinates and regularly monitor achievement thereof (performance);
• Monitor capacity of subordinates by providing relevant training;
• Develop Individual Development Plans/Individual Learning Plans (IDPs/ILPs) for subordinates to promote succession and talent retention. Monitor implementation of (IDPs/ILPs);
• Coach and/or mentor subordinates, where required; and
• Manage participatory democracy and Batho Pele principles through a caring, accessible and accountable service.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Acts (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, etc.)
• Principles, methods, practices and techniques involved in strategic Project Accounting
• Knowledge and understanding of GRAP Standards
• Good taxation knowledge (Income Tax, PAYE and VAT)
• Knowledge of Financial Accounting processes and packages

Technical Skills

• Good analytical skills
• Computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
• Project Management

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Planning and organising
• Integrity and ethical behaviour
• Quality Concern and Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Financial Acumen

Generic Competencies

• Client/Customer Focus
• Good interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills

Applications are to reach CATHSSETA by 23h59 on Tuesday, 03 November 2026. Any applications received thereafter will not be considered.

CATHSSETA is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of Employment Equity. The applicants are responsible for familiarising themselves with the specific details of the positions they are applying for.

Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of qualifications.

Applicants are to submit their applications ELECTRONICALLY ONLY via the Job Portal.

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Creditworthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. The applicant must have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

CATHSSETA reserves the right to subject shortlisted applicants to psychometric evaluation in accordance with its policies. All shortlisted candidates will be expected to avail themselves of an interview at CATHSSETA’s convenience. CATHSSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Any queries may be directed to a representative on the provided contact number. If you have not heard from us within thirty days after the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ADMINISTRATOR TO THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER: LEARNING PROGRAMMES

Location: Midrand Head Office

TCTC: R 629,721.56 /pa Non Negotiable

Job grade: C2

Reference: CATHS07/2026

Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2030

Report to: Executive Manager: Learning Programmes

Closing Date: 2026-11-03 23:59:00

Qualification: Matric plus National Diploma in Office Administration or related qualification; Project Management certificate will be an advantage; and a Driver’s licence is required.

Experience: 2 – 3 years’ experience in Office Administration, of which 1 – 2 years must be in the SETA space

Description

Job Summary

To provide administrative support to the Executive Manager: Learning Programmes and the entire unit.

Executive Office Administration and Coordination

• Coordinate the daily administrative functioning of the Office of the Executive Manager, including diary management, appointments, meetings and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing correspondence, submissions and official communication.
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas, briefing notes and supporting documentation for executive engagements.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding administrative matters assigned to the executive manager.
• Policies, systems and governance implementation.

Reporting and Performance Coordination

• Consolidate inputs from Learning Programmes units for executive, management and institutional reporting.
• Maintain a reporting calendar and monitor reporting deadlines applicable to the Office of the Executive Manager.
• Maintain an updated dashboard of correspondence, submissions, contracts, payments and reports processed through the Office of the Executive Manager.
• Track management commitments, reporting requirements and outstanding deliverables requiring follow-up.

Compliance and Records Management

• Maintain proper records of decisions made and approvals.
• Maintain an effective electronic and physical document management and filing system.
• Verify the completeness and availability of supporting documentation for submissions requiring executive approval.

Stakeholder and Strategic Programme Coordination

• Coordinate communication and information flow between the Office of the Executive Manager and internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain updated registers of stakeholder engagements, requests, commitments and follow-up actions.
• Monitor progress on assigned initiatives a