Project Accountant X 4

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Provide Support to Stakeholders

1.1 Assist Internal and External Auditors with queries and provide them with relevant information and provide them

with relevant information and support

1.2 Maintain good working relationships with Auditor General, Internal auditors, National Treasury and Finance

Unit at DHET

1.3 Provide relevant financial information and respond to queries to the chambers, Business Units and projects

Office;

1.4 Support internal departments and external stakeholders on budgeting and financial procedures

2. Project Financial Administration

2.1 Manage financial transactions, reconciliations, and journals for all funded projects

3. Budget Monitoring and Control

3.1 Track project budgets against expenditure and forecast future costs

4. Grant Disbursement Management

4.1 Process and monitor disbursements for discretionary and mandatory grants

5. Project Reporting and Reconciliation

5.1 Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual project financial reports for EXCO, Board, and

DHET

6. Daily reconciliation of provisions and accruals

6.1 Extract electronic copies of grant claims in respect of all payments requests made during

the year.

6.2 Match payment request learner details to previous year provisions and accruals listings,

investigate and report on inconsistencies

6.3 Maintain a reconciliation of provision and accruals at both learner and employer level,

clearly indicating payments made and de-associations.

6.4 Investigate and report on reasons for unpaid or delayed payment of provisions and

accruals

7. Monthly reconciliation of performance reports to contracts

7.1 Reconcile monthly performance reports or MIS information to appropriately signed

allocation lists and contracts and report on inconsistencies.

7.2 Update relevant performance report as well as the MQA commitment register with addition

of new learners, resignations and de-associations from grants

8. Commitments schedule

8.1 Maintain commitments register in respect all projects and programmes for each company, supported by learner

details clearly indicating contract or learner start date, Total contract amount.

8.2 Reconcile amounts paid per the accounting system to amounts paid per commitment

register.

8.3 Validate closing balances.

9. Audit Preparation and Evidence Management

9.1 Maintain audit-ready files for all projects, including source documentation and reconciliations

10. Compliance & Control Adherence

10.1 Ensure project accounting adheres to PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, and TETA policies

11. Financial Risk and Assurance Support

11.1 Identify potential financial risks in project spending and propose mitigation measures

12. System Accuracy and Improvement

12.1 Maintain accuracy within financial systems and recommend enhancements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience and Qualification

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing (NQF Level 7)
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial accounting, with exposure to project or grant accounting
• Registered with SAICA / CIMA / SAIPA or equivalent
• Experience in the public service and/or in skills development sector will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury, GRAP & SDA frameworks

2. Knowledge and Skills

2.1 Knowledge and understanding of:

• Financial contract management
• Knowledge of quality, risk, and audit requirements
• Microsoft Dynamics AX and Excel

2.2 Skills

• Analytical abilities and accuracy
• Problem solving skills and deadline driven
• Planning and organizing skills
• Excellent communication (verbally & written) and facilitation skills

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply by forwarding their de-tailed CV and cover letter on www.teta.org.za. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The closing date for applications is Monday, 20 July 2026.