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SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA)
 


SENIOR ACCOUNTANTS: REVENUE/RECEIVABLES X3 (36 Months Fixed-Term Contract) 
SALARY LEVEL 10: R821 261.00 – R871 638.00 per annum. (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY) 
Ref No.: SAHPRA 51/2025 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: •Matric certificate and appropriate Degree in Accounting or Finance at NQF Level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
 
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience and familiarity with PFMA and relevant Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the SAGE financial system. 
 
COMPETENCIES:
  • Knowledge and good understanding: Good Knowledge and experience with compiling statutory financial reports. Good knowledge of GRAP/RFIS and/or other accounting principles and standards. Detailed knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. 
  • Skills: Advanced Excel and knowledge in Pastel. Financial management experience. Knowledge of MS Office. 
  • Attributes: Attention to detail. Versatility. Innovative thinking. Supervisory skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Planning and coordination skills. Ability to manage conflict. Deadline driven. 
 
DUTIES:
Strategy Implementation: Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls, policies, and guidelines for finance. Manage adherence to specified Financial Management frameworks and policies. Implement corrective measures where deviation from stipulated policies is identified. Contribute in the development, drafting, and maintenance of a management reporting framework and Operational SOPs to comply with statutory requirements. 
Financial Operations: Check compliance with processes and procedures for efficient and effective functioning of the Division, in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements. Liaise with relevant third parties to achieve the objectives of the programme, as required. Answering customer queries on financial issues. Maintaining required files, reports, and data. Assist the Deputy Manager with internal and external audit processes, as requested. Analyse financial information received from the clerks, relating to the status of Debtors, checking for misallocations and addressing them appropriately. Prepare allocated month-end journals with attached supporting documentation, meeting deadlines. Scrutinise the general ledger for allocations and allocate correcting journals to accountants/finance officers where necessary so that payments made reconcile. 
Receipts and Receivables: Performing monthly bank reconciliations on all cash deposits to the bank. Reconciling and verifying accounts regarding cash on hand and cash at bank. Preparing journals for adjustments as required (e.g., after the bank is reconciled, or to rectify incorrect allocation of accounts). Preparing and posting revenue and receivables journals for the period. Reconciling (and rectifying) customers' ledger accounts. Allocating receipts to deferred accounts and unallocated deposits. Reconciling deferred accounts and unallocated deposits against the revenue recognition process. Reconciling accounts that fall into receivable records. Reconciling discrepancies in different accounts. 
Reporting Management: Maintain an effective system to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with GRAP and PFMA. Preparing a monthly debtor's age analysis and report reflecting accurate information, for review by the Deputy Manager/Financial Manager. Prepare monthly revenue report and contribute to the preparation of the financial statement. Prepare inputs for the monthly and quarterly Management reports. 
People Management: Provide leadership and guidance to clerks. Manage staff appropriately to ensure optimal performance of the Finance department. Implementation of the performance management systems and conducting performance management reviews. Ensure proper allocation of work to subordinates. Ensure that staff issues are dealt with effectively. Ensure that the finance officers' development plans are implemented. Provide training and support to subordinates. 
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (HOW TO APPLY): 
  • Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should submit their application, clearly state the position name and post reference number, including a signed cover letter, clearly state the position name and post reference number, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and email addresses of three (3) referees, copies of required qualifications (including matric) and Identity Document. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. 
  • Should you have a foreign qualification, your application must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate (report) from SAQA. 
  • Incomplete applications or applications without the aforementioned documents or information will not be considered. 
  • No late applications will be accepted. Any submissions received after the specified date and time will not be considered, and CVs will not be returned. 
  • Due to the larger number of responses anticipated, communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. 
  • Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend selection interviews at a date, time, and location as specified by SAHPRA. 
  • Applicants should note that pre-suitability checks will be conducted after they have been shortlisted. Their appointment is subject to positive outcomes from these checks, which include security clearance, verification of qualifications, criminal records, credit checks, citizenship status, and work experience. 
  • SAHPRA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. When filling vacant positions, the entity will consider the principles outlined in Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996), the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the SAHPRA Employment Equity Targets. Males and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It will be appreciated if Applicants with disabilities indicate their disability status. 
  • SAHPRA reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). 
  • SAHPRA adheres to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013. CVs will not be returned, as the personal information you provide will be used solely for recruitment purposes, specifically for the position or vacancy you have applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, your personal information will be retained for internal audit purposes. 
  • Applications should be submitted through the SAHPRA Website Online Portal: SAHPRA website (https://www.sahpra.org.za/vacancies) / Portal Link (https://apply.sahpra.org.za:6006/).
  • For enquiries: Please contact Ms Setlola Molepo via email at setlola.molepo@sahpra.org.za. NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. 
 
The closing date is 09 January 2025 at 16:00.





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​SENIOR ACCOUNTANTS: REVENUE/RECEIVABLES X3 (36 Months Fixed-Term Contract) 
SALARY LEVEL 10: R821 261.00 – R871 638.00 per annum. (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY) 
Ref No.: SAHPRA 51/2025 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: •Matric certificate and appropriate Degree in Accounting or Finance at NQF Level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
 
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience and familiarity with PFMA and relevant Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the SAGE financial system. 
 
COMPETENCIES:
  • Knowledge and good understanding: Good Knowledge and experience with compiling statutory financial reports. Good knowledge of GRAP/RFIS and/or other accounting principles and standards. Detailed knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. 
  • Skills: Advanced Excel and knowledge in Pastel. Financial management experience. Knowledge of MS Office. 
  • Attributes: Attention to detail. Versatility. Innovative thinking. Supervisory skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Planning and coordination skills. Ability to manage conflict. Deadline driven. 
 
DUTIES:
Strategy Implementation: Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls, policies, and guidelines for finance. Manage adherence to specified Financial Management frameworks and policies. Implement corrective measures where deviation from stipulated policies is identified. Contribute in the development, drafting, and maintenance of a management reporting framework and Operational SOPs to comply with statutory requirements. 
Financial Operations: Check compliance with processes and procedures for efficient and effective functioning of the Division, in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements. Liaise with relevant third parties to achieve the objectives of the programme, as required. Answering customer queries on financial issues. Maintaining required files, reports, and data. Assist the Deputy Manager with internal and external audit processes, as requested. Analyse financial information received from the clerks, relating to the status of Debtors, checking for misallocations and addressing them appropriately. Prepare allocated month-end journals with attached supporting documentation, meeting deadlines. Scrutinise the general ledger for allocations and allocate correcting journals to accountants/finance officers where necessary so that payments made reconcile. 
Receipts and Receivables: Performing monthly bank reconciliations on all cash deposits to the bank. Reconciling and verifying accounts regarding cash on hand and cash at bank. Preparing journals for adjustments as required (e.g., after the bank is reconciled, or to rectify incorrect allocation of accounts). Preparing and posting revenue and receivables journals for the period. Reconciling (and rectifying) customers' ledger accounts. Allocating receipts to deferred accounts and unallocated deposits. Reconciling deferred accounts and unallocated deposits against the revenue recognition process. Reconciling accounts that fall into receivable records. Reconciling discrepancies in different accounts. 
Reporting Management: Maintain an effective system to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with GRAP and PFMA. Preparing a monthly debtor's age analysis and report reflecting accurate information, for review by the Deputy Manager/Financial Manager. Prepare monthly revenue report and contribute to the preparation of the financial statement. Prepare inputs for the monthly and quarterly Management reports. 
People Management: Provide leadership and guidance to clerks. Manage staff appropriately to ensure optimal performance of the Finance department. Implementation of the performance management systems and conducting performance management reviews. Ensure proper allocation of work to subordinates. Ensure that staff issues are dealt with effectively. Ensure that the finance officers' development plans are implemented. Provide training and support to subordinates. 
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (HOW TO APPLY): 
  • Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should submit their application, clearly state the position name and post reference number, including a signed cover letter, clearly state the position name and post reference number, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and email addresses of three (3) referees, copies of required qualifications (including matric) and Identity Document. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. 
  • Should you have a foreign qualification, your application must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate (report) from SAQA. 
  • Incomplete applications or applications without the aforementioned documents or information will not be considered. 
  • No late applications will be accepted. Any submissions received after the specified date and time will not be considered, and CVs will not be returned. 
  • Due to the larger number of responses anticipated, communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. 
  • Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend selection interviews at a date, time, and location as specified by SAHPRA. 
  • Applicants should note that pre-suitability checks will be conducted after they have been shortlisted. Their appointment is subject to positive outcomes from these checks, which include security clearance, verification of qualifications, criminal records, credit checks, citizenship status, and work experience. 
  • SAHPRA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. When filling vacant positions, the entity will consider the principles outlined in Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996), the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the SAHPRA Employment Equity Targets. Males and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It will be appreciated if Applicants with disabilities indicate their disability status. 
  • SAHPRA reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). 
  • SAHPRA adheres to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013. CVs will not be returned, as the personal information you provide will be used solely for recruitment purposes, specifically for the position or vacancy you have applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, your personal information will be retained for internal audit purposes. 
  • Applications should be submitted through the SAHPRA Website Online Portal: SAHPRA website (https://www.sahpra.org.za/vacancies) / Portal Link (https://apply.sahpra.org.za:6006/).
  • For enquiries: Please contact Ms Setlola Molepo via email at setlola.molepo@sahpra.org.za. NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. 
 
The closing date is 09 January 2026 at 16:00.