WATER RESEARCH COMMISSION (WRC) VACANCIES

​PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - 6 MONTHS TEMPORAL (WATER RESEARCH COMMISSION)
 
Introduction
The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation and intellectual capital, providing leadership and undertakes research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions. It engages stakeholders and partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South-Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to all relevant legislation is imperative to the organization’s strategy and values.
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and passionate individuals for the Pretoria-based position of:
Project Accountant – 6 months Temporal (Proj.Acc)
The WRC is looking for a qualified and results driven individual to take on the temporary position of Project Accountant. This position calls for an energetic and dynamic person to assist with the integration between the business management and the accounting system, development of reports, providing timely reporting, budgeting, financial management, contract management and project forecasting. The successful candidate will be a member of the Finance Branch and report  to the Financial Reporting Manager.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
The project accountant will be accountable to manage all project-related financial activities which includes contract monitoring, including any new contracts, contract amendments, finalisations, terminations or withdrawals. It further requires the monitoring of project related expenditure to determine the progress on the projects, which includes budgets and forecasting, the investigation of variances, ensuring that payments are made in line with project requirements, implementation of efficient and effective internal controls and procedures to streamline the flow of project-related information, ensure timeous payments and effective and efficient reporting to stakeholders.
 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Applicants must be in possession of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent subject. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Accountant (CA) would be advantageous. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the accounting field, of which experience as a project accountant is required. Public Sector financial management experience, specifically with reference to GRAP and PFMA, will be advantageous. In addition, the applicant must be efficient in MS Office and any other software applications, tools or platforms which enables real-time reporting, and must have a solid knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices.

​Package & Remuneration
Market Related
 
Interested?
The appointment will be made in line with the WRC’s Employment Equity Plan and applicants with disabilities and those from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted to Response1@multilead.co.za and CVs should contain at least three (3) contactable references. No hand delivered applications will be accepted.
 
Closing date 12 August 2025. If you are not contacted by 31 October 2025, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
Contact Details
Name: Sphamandla Ndlovu
Tell: 011 763-1103/4