INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE
South African Library for the Blind (SALB)
Position: Accountant
Department: Management Services
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape
Remuneration: All-inclusive remuneration package of R618 927.69 per annum
The South African Library for the Blind is a Schedule 3A public entity and an agency of the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, governed by the South African Library for the Blind Act, 91 of 1998. Located in Makhanda (Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape, SALB provides a national library and information service to blind and print-disabled readers in South Africa and is recognised as a national institution with an international reputation.
SALB invites applications from suitably qualified South African citizens for the following position:
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The general responsibility of the Accountant is to provide support to the office of the CFO on all financial matters as well as report to and take instructions from the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). To oversee daily financial operations, manage complete trial balances, ensure statutory compliance (SARS), and prepare accurate financial statements to drive business decisions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BCom (Accounting) or a relevant equivalent qualification, together with a minimum of five (5) years’ financial accounting experience.
- Auditing experience will be advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, journals, Trial Balance preparation and financial reporting.
- Good working knowledge of GRAP, IFRS, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM and related Acts and prescripts will be distinctly advantageous.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office.
- Experience with Pastel or a similar accounting system will be advantageous.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
- Sound knowledge and practical experience in cashbook management, banking, asset management, expenditure monitoring, Annual Financial Statements, audit processes, internal controls and risk management. An understanding of Supply Chain Management and applicable public finance prescripts is required.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical ability, accuracy and attention to detail, integrity, sound judgement, deadline management, communication and report-writing skills, as well as the ability to supervise staff and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will be responsible for the following, inter alia:
- Oversee day-to-day financial management activities up to Trial Balance, including cashbook reconciliations, account allocations, journals, petty cash and banking transactions.
- Maintain effective asset management, investment and insurance administration, and monitor expenditure against available budgets and emerging trends.
- Support effective internal controls, financial policies and procedures, risk management actions, internal and external audit processes.
- Support compliance with Supply Chain Management requirements, including supplier administration, bid documentation, prescribed reporting and verification of procurement documentation and funding availability.
- Prepare accurate and timeous monthly, quarterly financial reports, Annual Financial Statements in accordance with GRAP, support the Auditor-General, Annual Report and strategic financial reporting processes.
- Provide general financial, and administrative support, including verification of payroll inputs and salary batches.
- Supervise designated finance and administrative support staff.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to submit the following documents to [email protected], Completed SALB employment application form; Detailed letter of application/motivation; Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae; Certified copies of qualifications and identity document. Certification must not be older than six (6) months.
Enquiries: Human Resources Department at 046 622 7226
Closing date and time: 12 October 2026 at 16:00
IMPORTANT NOTICES
- No late applications will be considered.
- Incomplete applications and applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted.
- Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons with disabilities, are encouraged.
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo vetting, reference checks, competency assessments and/or other relevant verification processes.
- Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for verification before an appointment is confirmed.
- SALB reserves the right not to make an appointment to this position.
- Should you not receive feedback from SALB within thirty (30) days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- By submitting an application, applicants consent to SALB processing their personal information for recruitment, selection, verification and related employment purposes in accordance with applicable legislation.
SALB is committed to fair, transparent and equitable recruitment practices.