Sub-Accountant: Pay Office MN 4157/26

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. - National Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or relevant qualification NQF Level 6. - A relevant degree in Finance, Accounting will be an added advantage. - Valid driver’s license. - Computer literate (MS Word, PowerPoint & Excellent Excel skills). - Knowledge of the Solar Accounting System and PayDay System will be an added advantage. - Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - Basic working knowledge of applicable Local Government legislation (e.g., MSA, MFMA and other as applicable). -Excellent communication, telephone etiquette & Interpersonal skills. -Excellent time management skills. -. -Skills & competencies associated with vocation: project management, conflict & stress management, empowerment, adaptability, leadership skills, negotiation skills, analytical thinking, presentation skills. - 03 to 05 years relevant experience in Finance / Expenditure / Pay Office within local government environment.

DUTIES

- Data capturing of all employees related to salaries. - Payments of all deductions. - Balancing of Payroll. - Handle all returns from Pension Funds, medical Aid, UIF, Tax, and etc. - Provide support to subordinates. - Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as and when requested by management from time to time.

    SALARY       R 408 648.00 p.a – R 451 380.00 p.a ( Level 06 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                        Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 615 848.68 p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). The municipality does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent recruitment activities, please report the matter immediately to the Fraud Hotline on 010 496 2662. Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S