The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) invites suitably qualified South African job seekers to apply for State Accountant and State Accountant: Rates and Taxes Vacancies 2026.

A total of 68 government job opportunities are available across several provinces, including Limpopo, Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Free State, Northern Cape and Western Cape.

These positions are suitable for candidates with qualifications in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, Economics or related fields, together with relevant work experience.

Vacancy Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026 at 16:00

Vacancy Location: Various locations across South Africa

Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Available Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Vacancies 2026

The Department is recruiting State Accountants within the Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services.

Province	Position	Posts
Northern Cape – Kimberley	State Accountant	1
Gauteng – Pretoria	State Accountant: Rates and Taxes	5
North West – Mmabatho	State Accountant: Rates and Taxes	14
Mpumalanga – Mbombela	State Accountant: Rates and Taxes	12
Limpopo – Polokwane	State Accountant: Rates and Taxes	11
Free State – Bloemfontein	State Accountant: Rates and Taxes	5
Northern Cape – Various Districts	State Accountant: Rates and Taxes	12
Western Cape – Various Districts	State Accountant: Rates and Taxes	8
Total		68

The 67 State Accountant: Rates and Taxes positions are advertised as 12-month contracts, while the Kimberley State Accountant post is advertised separately without a contract duration being specified.

1. State Accountant – Northern Cape (X1 Post)

Post Number: 40/71
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/340
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape
Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, Economics, BCom Accounting or a related equivalent qualification.
Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a management accounting environment.
Valid driver’s licence.

Knowledge and Skills:

Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Public Service Act and applicable financial regulations.
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
PERSAL, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and LOGIS.
Financial reporting, budgeting and reconciliation.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Computer literacy and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Process BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS transactions.
Verify payments and capture transactions on BAS.
Approve PERSAL transactions.
Maintain budgets and process fund shifts.
Prepare journals and reconcile financial accounts.
Compile financial reports, accruals and payables reports.
Provide inputs into MTEF, ENE and AENE processes.
Manage petty cash and revenue collections.
Perform daily deposit confirmations.

Application Email: Post340@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr D Leberegane – (053) 830 4060

2. State Accountant: Rates and Taxes – Gauteng (X5 Posts)

Post Number: 40/72
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/349
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management or a related equivalent qualification.
Minimum of one year of experience in a financial management environment.
Valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and applicable public service legislation.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

Application Email: Post349@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms P Ledwaba – (012) 337 3657

3. State Accountant: Rates and Taxes – North West (X14 Posts)

Post Number: 40/73
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/350
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Mmabatho, North West

Requirements:

Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate, a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting or Financial Management, at least one year of financial management experience and a valid driver’s licence.

Candidates must also demonstrate strong financial management, communication, analytical and computer skills.

Application Email: Post350@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms P Dipudi – (018) 388 7138

4. State Accountant: Rates and Taxes – Mpumalanga (X12 Posts)

Post Number: 40/74
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/351
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management or an equivalent qualification.
At least one year of experience in financial management.
Valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of financial legislation, Treasury Regulations and government financial procedures.
Computer literacy and good communication skills.

Application Email: Post351@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms PP Muchanga – (013) 754 8072

5. State Accountant: Rates and Taxes – Limpopo (X11 Posts)

Post Number: 40/75
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/352
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum of one year of experience in a financial management environment.
Valid driver’s licence.
Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
Strong communication, financial management and computer skills.

Application Email: Post352@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries:

Ms M Nkuna – (015) 495 1905
Mr L Mahasha – (015) 495 1956

6. State Accountant: Rates and Taxes – Free State (X5 Posts)

Post Number: 40/76
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/353
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State

Requirements:

Applicants must have Grade 12, a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting or Financial Management, at least one year of financial management experience and a valid driver’s licence.

Applicants should also possess the necessary financial management knowledge, computer skills and understanding of government financial regulations.

Application Email: Post353@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms T Maleane – (051) 400 4200

7. State Accountant: Rates and Taxes – Northern Cape (X12 Posts)

Post Number: 40/77
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/354
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract Duration: 12 months

Locations:

Namakwa District Office
Frances Baard and John Taolo Gaetsewe District Office
Pixley Ka Seme District Office
ZF Mgcawu District Office

Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
Relevant Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting or Financial Management.
Minimum of one year of relevant financial management experience.
Valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of government financial legislation and financial management procedures.
Good computer, communication and reporting skills.

Application Email: Post354@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr D Leberegane – (053) 830 4060

8. State Accountant: Rates and Taxes – Western Cape (X8 Posts)

Post Number: 40/78
Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/355
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Various districts in the Western Cape

Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management or related equivalent qualification.
At least one year of experience in financial management.
Valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of public sector financial legislation.
Good financial management, communication and computer skills.

Application Email: Post355@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr B Zuma – (021) 409 0300

Duties and Responsibilities for State Accountant: Rates and Taxes Posts

Successful candidates appointed to the 67 Rates and Taxes positions will perform duties including:

Verifying invoices and preparing payment submissions.
Requesting invoices, statements and supporting documents.
Checking billing details, tariffs and financial calculations.
Preparing payment documents according to departmental policies.
Reconciling financial statements, payments and credits.
Investigating financial discrepancies and outstanding balances.
Capturing payments on departmental financial systems.
Monitoring expenditure and payment progress.
Following up on outstanding payments.
Maintaining invoice, payment and liability registers.
Monitoring overdue invoices and payment backlogs.
Preparing expenditure, liability and overdue invoice reports.
Supporting internal and external audit processes.
Maintaining complete financial records and audit trails.
Responding to audit queries and implementing corrective actions.

Salary and Benefits

Basic annual salary

R338 106

Salary Level 07

Basic monthly equivalent

R28 175.50

Additional 37% (contract posts)

R125 099.22/year

Total annual equivalent (contract posts)

R463 205.22

The 37% in lieu of benefits applies to the 67 advertised Rates and Taxes contract posts, not the separately advertised Kimberley State Accountant post. Calculations are before applicable deductions.

How to Apply for Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Vacancies 2026

Interested applicants must submit a completed Z83 application form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) by email or hand delivery.

Email applications must be submitted as PDF documents, with a maximum file size of 10 MB, as specified in the advertisement.

Option 1: Apply by Email

Applicants must use the email address corresponding to the position and province they are applying for.

Province	Application Email
Northern Cape – Kimberley	Post340@dlrrd.gov.za
Gauteng	Post349@dlrrd.gov.za
North West	Post350@dlrrd.gov.za
Mpumalanga	Post351@dlrrd.gov.za
Limpopo	Post352@dlrrd.gov.za
Free State	Post353@dlrrd.gov.za
Northern Cape – Districts	Post354@dlrrd.gov.za
Western Cape	Post355@dlrrd.gov.za

Click here to apply for Department of Land Reform and Rural Development State Accountant Vacancies 2026 – Limpopo

Applicants interested in other provinces should use the corresponding email links provided in the table above.

Option 2: Hand Deliver Applications

Applications may also be hand delivered during office hours to the following addresses:

Northern Cape – Kimberley (Posts 40/71 and 40/77)

Magistrate Court Building
6th Floor, Knight Street
Corner of Stead Street
Kimberley, 8300

Gauteng – Pretoria (Post 40/72)

524 Stanza Bopape and Steve Biko Street
Suncardia Building, 6th Floor
Arcadia, 0002

North West – Mmabatho (Post 40/73)

Corner James Moroka and Sekame Drive
West Gallery, Megacity
Mmabatho, 2735

Mpumalanga – Mbombela (Post 40/74)

17 Van Rensburg Street
7th Floor, Bateleur Building
Mbombela, 1200

Limpopo – Polokwane (Post 40/75)

61 Biccard Street
Polokwane, 0700

Free State – Bloemfontein (Post 40/76)

136 Charlotte Maxeke Street
SA Eagle Building
Bloemfontein, 9300

Western Cape (Post 40/78)

4th Floor, No. 2 Riebeeck Street
ABSA Building
Cape Town

Important Application Information

Applicants should carefully observe the following:

Complete and sign the prescribed Z83 application form.
Attach a detailed, updated CV.
Submit email applications in the required PDF format, not exceeding 10 MB.
Quote the correct reference number for the position.
Ensure that the relevant qualifications and experience meet the minimum requirements.
Submit applications before the closing deadline.
Allow sufficient time for email delivery, as the Department will not accept late applications caused by server delays or technical problems.

Application Closing Date

Friday, 20 November 2026 at 16:00

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

These vacancies provide an opportunity for qualified finance professionals to gain further public sector experience and contribute to government financial management and service delivery.