The Mpumalanga Department of Health invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 32 State Accountant: Revenue Management vacancies available on three-year contracts.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Vacancy Locations: Various hospitals across Ehlanzeni, Nkangala and Gert Sibande districts, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Mpumalanga Department of Health State Accountant Vacancies 2026
The Mpumalanga Department of Health is recruiting 32 unemployed graduates for State Accountant: Revenue Management positions across public hospitals in the province.
Successful candidates will be appointed on three-year contracts and will support patient billing, revenue collection, debt management, data quality and compliance with revenue-management policies.
The vacancies are available across Ehlanzeni, Nkangala and Gert Sibande districts.
Vacancy Programme Overview
Department: Mpumalanga Department of Health
Position: State Accountant: Revenue Management
Number of posts: 32
Employment type: Three-year contract
Target group: Unemployed graduates
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Salary level: Level 7
Additional benefits: Service benefits
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Application method: Online
Available State Accountant Posts
| District | Reference number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Ehlanzeni District | MPDOH/JULY/26/1197 | 14 |
| Nkangala District | MPDOH/JULY/26/1205 | 8 |
| Gert Sibande District | MPDOH/JULY/26/1215 | 10 |
Ehlanzeni District Vacancies
Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1197
Number of posts: 14
The available placements are:
- Barberton Hospital: 1 post
- Lydenburg Hospital: 1 post
- Matibidi Hospital: 1 post
- Matikwana Hospital: 1 post
- Mapulaneng Hospital: 2 posts
- Rob Ferreira Hospital: 2 posts
- Sabie Hospital: 1 post
- Shongwe Hospital: 1 post
- Themba Hospital: 2 posts
- Tintswalo Hospital: 1 post
- Tonga Hospital: 1 post
Nkangala District Vacancies
Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1205
Number of posts: 8
The available placements are:
- Bernice Samuel Hospital: 1 post
- H.A. Grove Hospital: 1 post
- Impungwe Hospital: 1 post
- Middelburg Hospital: 1 post
- Mmametlhake Hospital: 1 post
- KwaMhlanga Hospital: 1 post
- Waterval Boven Hospital: 1 post
- Witbank Hospital: 1 post
Gert Sibande District Vacancies
Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1215
Number of posts: 10
The available placements are:
- Amajuba Memorial Hospital: 1 post
- Bethal Hospital: 1 post
- Carolina Hospital: 1 post
- Elsie Ballot Hospital: 1 post
- Embhuleni Hospital: 1 post
- Ermelo Hospital: 2 posts
- Evander Hospital: 1 post
- Piet Retief Hospital: 1 post
- Standerton Hospital: 1 post
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Senior Certificate or Grade 12.
- A diploma or degree at NQF Level 6 or 7.
- A qualification recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
The required qualification must be in one of the following fields:
- Finance
- Financial Management
- Management Accounting
Knowledge Requirements
Applicants should have knowledge or experience in provisioning administration, particularly in the following areas:
- Logistics Information System
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
- Public Finance Management Act
- Treasury Regulations
- Basic Accounting System
- Government financial administration
- Revenue management
- General accounting processes
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Computer literacy.
- Good written communication.
- Good verbal communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Management ability.
- Supervisory skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Professional conduct.
- Financial administration skills.
- Ability to work with patient and revenue information.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for supporting hospital revenue-management functions.
The duties include:
- Supporting patient registration.
- Supporting patient billing processes.
- Ensuring accurate capturing of patient information.
- Assisting with debt management.
- Following up on outstanding accounts.
- Monitoring compliance with revenue-management policies.
- Supporting data-quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintaining accurate financial and patient records.
- Assisting with revenue-related reporting.
- Supporting hospital administration processes.
Patient Registration and Billing
The successful candidates will help ensure that patient information is captured correctly for billing and revenue-management purposes.
This may include:
- Checking patient details.
- Capturing billing information.
- Updating patient records.
- Identifying incomplete information.
- Correcting data errors.
- Supporting the issuing of patient accounts.
- Referring complex billing matters to the relevant officials.
Accurate patient information is important for proper billing and revenue collection.
Debt Management Support
State Accountants will assist with debt-management and follow-up processes.
Responsibilities may include:
- Monitoring outstanding patient accounts.
- Following up on unpaid amounts.
- Maintaining debt-management records.
- Updating account information.
- Preparing information for recovery processes.
- Liaising with relevant hospital officials.
- Supporting reconciliation activities.
Revenue Policy Compliance
Successful candidates will monitor compliance with departmental revenue-management policies.
This may involve:
- Checking whether procedures are followed.
- Reviewing patient-registration information.
- Monitoring billing processes.
- Identifying non-compliance.
- Reporting revenue-management concerns.
- Supporting corrective measures.
- Maintaining appropriate documentation.
Data Quality Improvement
The positions will support initiatives intended to improve the accuracy and completeness of hospital data.
Duties may include:
- Reviewing captured information.
- Identifying duplicate or incomplete records.
- Correcting errors.
- Monitoring data-quality trends.
- Preparing reports.
- Supporting staff with accurate capturing practices.
- Ensuring that financial information is reliable.
Contract Duration
Successful candidates will be appointed on:
Three-year contracts
The positions are specifically advertised for unemployed graduates.
Applicants should note that a three-year contract does not automatically guarantee permanent employment after the contract ends.
Salary and Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
R338 106 per annum
The positions are graded at:
Salary Level 7
The advertisement also states that service benefits will apply.
The exact monthly amount and deductions will be confirmed in the employment contract.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must initially submit:
- A completed Z83 application form.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications or other supporting documents with the initial application.
Additional documents may be requested from shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.
Z83 Application Requirements
Applicants should ensure that the Z83 form is:
- Fully completed.
- Signed.
- Dated.
- Completed with the correct post title.
- Completed with the correct reference number.
- Consistent with the information in the CV.
A separate application should be submitted for each district or reference number selected.
How to Apply for Mpumalanga Department of Health State Accountant Vacancies 2026
Applications must be submitted through the Mpumalanga Department of Health Online Application System.
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga Department of Health State Accountant Vacancies 2026
Applicants should search for the relevant position and use the correct reference number:
- Ehlanzeni District: MPDOH/JULY/26/1197
- Nkangala District: MPDOH/JULY/26/1205
- Gert Sibande District: MPDOH/JULY/26/1215
Applicants should:
- Open the departmental online application system.
- Create or sign in to an applicant profile.
- Search for State Accountant: Revenue Management.
- Select the correct district and reference number.
- Complete the online application.
- Upload the completed Z83 form.
- Upload a detailed CV.
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid technical problems or disappointment near the deadline.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
17 August 2026
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Vacancy Enquiries
General enquiries may be directed to:
Mr Emmanuel Makokoropo
Telephone: 013 766 3384
Ms Gugu Nkosi
Telephone: 013 766 3103
Ms Nomsa Maphanga
Telephone: 013 766 3207
Ms Sebenzile Mthisi
Telephone: 013 766 3339
For technical or online application enquiries:
IT Help Desk
Telephone: 013 766 3018
Employment Equity
The Mpumalanga Department of Health is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer.
Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will improve representation regarding:
- Race
- Gender
- Disability
Appointments will be made in line with the department’s employment-equity objectives.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting an application, confirm that:
- You are an unemployed graduate.
- You have completed Grade 12.
- You hold a relevant NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification.
- Your qualification is in Finance, Financial Management or Management Accounting.
- Your CV is detailed and updated.
- Your Z83 form is completed and signed.
- You selected the correct district.
- You used the correct reference number.
- You submitted a separate application where necessary.
- Your application is submitted through the official online system.
- Your application is submitted by 17 August 2026.